Winnipeg teen faces animal cruelty charges after hitting multiple geese

A 17-year-old boy from Winnipeg has been arrested and charged with five counts of killing or injuring animals after allegedly running over several Canada geese with his vehicle. The incidents took place on Saturday evening in the West Fort Garry Industrial area. According to the Winnipeg Police Service, the teen first hit a sleeping goose in a parking lot on Henlow Bay before driving to another nearby lot and striking two more geese. Roughly 20 minutes later, two additional geese were chased from their nest and killed on Sterling Lyon Parkway. The suspect was identified by a white Subaru SUV seen at both locations. He was released on the condition that he will appear in court at a later date. Manitoba Conservation has been notified due to the involvement of a protected species. Police have emphasized the seriousness of harming wildlife and continue to investigate the case.