A Steinbach area man is facing numerous charges, including possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking, after being arrested by police yesterday.
On April 6, 2013, 20-year-old Kyle Barker fled from the Steinbach RCMP and was later apprehended in a back lane near Friesen Avenue with the assistance of an off-duty corrections officer.
Barker has now been charged with several offences including possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking (Fentanyl), railing to comply with an undertaking, three counts of failing to comply with a recognizance, resisting arrest and obstruction of a police officer.
Barker has been remanded into custody and the investigation is ongoing. Police are asking that anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-4452 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can also submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to Crimes(274637).
