As a result of the arrest of Matthew Barker at a Winnipeg location on May 6, 2022, officers located approximately 27 grams of methamphetamine in his possession along with a weapon and drug-related paraphernalia.
Subsequent to his arrest, officers conducted a search of a hotel room used by Barker and located several loaded handguns.
Matthew Barker was remanded into custody for a court appearance scheduled May 9, 2022, in Winnipeg on the following charges;
- Unsafe Storage of a Firearm x2
- Possession of a Restricted Firearm without License / Registration x2
- Possession of a Firearm when knowing Possession Unauthorized x2
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
- Fail to Comply with Release Order Condition X5
RCMP continue to investigate.
As a result of extensive investigation and collaboration among multiple units and RCMP detachments, Matthew Barker was arrested without incident at a business in Winnipeg, Manitoba around 8:30 a.m. on May 6, 2022.
There were warrants issued for Barker's arrest out of multiple RCMP Detachment areas in Saskatchewan and also Manitoba.
We will provide an update on a court date, time and location when it becomes available.
Saskatchewan RCMP's Enforcement Response Team-WEST was assisted in this overall investigation by Tisdale, Nipawin, Hudson Bay and Rose Valley RCMP Detachments, Manitoba RCMP Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team and Emergency Response Team and Saskatchewan conservation officers with the Provincial Protective Services Branch.
Saskatchewan RCMP continues to ask for the public's assistance locating Matthew Barker. He is wanted on warrants from the Nipawin RCMP, Tisdale RCMP, Hudson Bay RCMP and Swan River RCMP.
His charges include dangerous operation of a conveyance, failure to stop while being pursued by a police officer and trafficking stolen property. Background is available here: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2022/saskatchewan-rcmp-seeks-public-assistance-locating-wanted-31-year-old-male
Officers from Saskatchewan RCMP's Crime Reduction Team and Warrant Enforcement Suppression Team, Manitoba RCMP's Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, along with officers from numerous detachments, are actively trying to locate and arrest him. Investigation has determined he is actively evading police.
Matthew Barker may be in Saskatchewan or Manitoba. He is from the Swan River, MB area and frequently travels to the Nipawin, Tisdale and Hudson Bay area, though his current whereabouts are unknown.
He is described as 5'11" and approximately 250 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He has numerous tattoos on his forearms and a large tattoo on his neck. A photo of him is attached.
Matthew Barker may be armed and is considered dangerous. The public should not approach him.
If you see Matthew Barker, contact your nearest RCMP Detachment or police service. Call 911 in an emergency. You can report information and tips regarding his whereabouts anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477.