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Former Winnipeg Police Officer Receives Two-Year Sentence for Theft

A former Winnipeg police officer accepted a two-year non-custodial sentence after pleading guilty to breach of trust and theft under $5,000. The sentence includes one year of house arrest followed by a one-year curfew.

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1 source·May 20, 8:53 AM(9 days ago)·1m read
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U.S. In 2024, Kadyniuk and another officer were caught stealing during an undercover integrity test. While responding to a fake vehicle break-in, the two officers took items including cash, cigarettes, and bear spray from a backpack that was presented as belonging to the suspect.

The theft was secretly recorded as part of the undercover operation. Kadyniuk resigned from the police force after his arrest.

Kadyniuk will spend the first year of his sentence under house arrest and the second year under a curfew.

Key Facts

Matthew Kadyniuk
Former Winnipeg police officer
Two-year sentence
Non-custodial with house arrest and curfew
Theft amount
Under $5,000 CAD ($3,638 USD)

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. 2024

    Kadyniuk and another officer were recorded stealing items during an undercover integrity test.

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  2. After arrest

    Kadyniuk resigned from the Winnipeg police force.

    1 sourcereason.com
  3. Sentencing

    Kadyniuk pleaded guilty and received a two-year non-custodial sentence with house arrest and curfew.

    1 sourcereason.com

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Confidence score65%
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Word count86 words
PublishedMay 20, 2026, 8:53 AM
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