In February 2025, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Counter Exploitation Unit (CEU) began an investigation regarding the sexual exploitation of a teenage female.
The female reported that between November and December 2023, she was befriended by an adult male who took advantage of her vulnerabilities and lured her back to a residence in the area of Graham Avenue and Vaughan Street. While at the residence he provided her with drugs and alcohol and she was sexually assaulted.
CEU continued the investigation and a suspect was identified.
On April 28, 2025, police arrested the male in the 200 block of Vaughan Street.
Kibreab Berhe GEBREKIDAN, a 25-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences:
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Interference
- Obtaining Sexual Services from a Person Under 18 years of age
He was detained in custody.
The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to providing support to survivors of sexual assault. Resources include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.
If you have information regarding exploitation concerns in your community or if you wish to speak to an investigator, contact the Counter Exploitation Unit at 204-986-3464 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.