Manitoba corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting two inmates in hospital: Winnipeg police

A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder patch is seen in Winnipeg, Sept. 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

A 37-year-old corrections officer is facing charges after two inmates were allegedly sexually assaulted while receiving medical treatment.

According to Winnipeg police, officers received two separate reports of two male inmates who were incarcerated and receiving treatment at a Winnipeg hospital when the alleged assaults occurred.

One incident took place in December 2024. According to police, the first inmate was receiving overnight medical treatment at a Winnipeg hospital while being guarded by two correctional officers. When one of the guards left the room briefly, police allege the inmate was sexually assaulted with a weapon by the other correctional officer. The inmate was injured, but the incident was not reported until a later date.

The second incident took place in January 2025, also in a hospital. An inmate receiving care was being guarded by two correctional officers. Police allege one of the guards sexually assaulted the inmate while the second guard left the room. The inmate was not physically injured.

The corrections officer was arrested on July 16. He is facing two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual assault with a weapon.

Police said he was released on an undertaking, and the charges against him have not been proven in court.

If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis:

The Winnipeg Police Service Victim Services line can be reached at 204-986-6350. The Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line can also be accessed at 204-786-8631.