On September 11, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm, Thompson RCMP General Investigative Section (GIS) with assistance from the Manitoba RCMP North District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) were out on patrol when they attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 6, just south of Thompson.
Two occupants were observed in a truck that was travelling at a high rate of speed and once officers activated their emergency lights the driver pulled over in the ditch and came to a stop.
Police then observed a male exit the vehicle out of the right rear passenger door who took off running. A short foot pursuit followed, and the male was arrested.
Officers immediately recognized the male as 35-year-old Matthew Grant Delaronde who had a warrant of arrest issued for a number of offences including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
He was also found to have cocaine and a stack of Canadian currency in his possession.
Officers also located a loaded firearm on the ground by the open door of the vehicle.
Delaronde has been remanded and now faces the following new charges:
- Resist/obstruct peace officer
- Possession of restricted firearm
- Possession of prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purposes
- Using firearm in the commission of an offence
- Fail to comply with release order
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000
The 26-yeard-old driver of the vehicle, from Thompson, was arrested and will face charges of Flight from police and released with a future court date.
Thompson RCMP GIS continues to investigate.
