Steinbach RCMP received a complaint shortly before 5:30am on Monday, February 9th. The complaint was of a disturbance in the Park Road area of Steinbach.

RCMP were advised that an adult male had just slashed the tires of a vehicle before fleeing towards the 100 block of Highway 12 north, armed with a knife.

Members of the RCMP tracked the suspect to a local restaurant and effected a high risk arrest of the suspect.

As a result of the investigation, 30 year old Matthew Kroeker of Mitchell was charged with uttering threats to kill, mischief and two counts of possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing and offence.

Kroeker was remanded into custody.

If you have information on this or any other crime, contact the Steinbach RCMP or Crime Stoppers.