Steinbach RCMP are reporting that a 17-year-old Mitchell youth was recently arrested and charged in connection to a reckless driving incident that occurred in Steinbach.
On November 1, 2026, at approximately 9:10pm, Steinbach RCMP received multiple reports of a motorcycle driving recklessly on Main Street in Steinbach.
Officers patrolled the area and located a motorcycle, matching the description provided by witnesses, at a local business on Main Street. Officers activated their emergency lights and the driver of the motorcycle attempted to flee by trying to go around the police vehicle. The driver subsequently nicked the front of the police vehicle, causing him to lose control and drop the bike. The rider then attempted to quickly pick it up, but the officer was able to place him under arrest.
RCMP report that a 17-year-old male from Mitchell was arrested and charged under the Highway Traffic Act with a total of $1,642 in fines, including driving without motor vehicle liability insurance, failing to stop and remain stopped when signalled or requested by a peace officer, and driving without holding a valid driver’s licence of a class appropriate for the vehicle being driven.
Members noted that a serious offence notice was also issued for license review and the motorcycle was towed.
