Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010  CHRISTMAS GIFT-DRIVE FOR INNER-CITY AND LESSER PRIVILEGED KIDS   THREE DAYS LEFT FOR CHILDRENS GIFT DRIVE The Winnipeg Police Service has partnered with the Indian & Métis Friendship Centre Inc. and Rossbrook House in a Christmas Gift Drive for Inner-city and Lesser Privileged Kids. This year a Community Christmas Party will be held on December 18th, 2010 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., at the Indian & Métis Friendship Centre, 45 Robinson Street; and, there is still a need for new and unwrapped gifts to be donated.   While the party is in the North End and many of the North End's children will be recipients; there will be 500 to 700 children, from the ages of infant to 12 years old, that will come from across our city to partake in the Spirit of the Season. The kids will watch movies, participate in crafts, enjoy a healthy dinner with their family, and of course, visit with Santa Claus.   The Winnipeg Police Service agreed to aid in this worthy cause through the use of our Service Centres; as Drop-off Depots for New & Un-wrapped Children's Toys, since November 29th. To date over 60 new and unwrapped toys are still required. We encourage the Greater Community of Winnipeg to participate before December 15th by donating a new, unwrapped gift into one of our Service Centre Bins.    Public Safety Building Service Centre @ 151 Princess Street St James Service Centre @ 210 Lyle Street North End Service Centre @ 260 Hartford Street East District Service Centre @ 1750 Dugald Road Henderson Service Centre @ 1400 Henderson Highway St Marys Service Centre @ 1086 St Marys Road Pembina Highway Service Centre @ 1350 Pembina Highway   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   * Seasons Greetings       IMPAIRED DRIVER- ARREST          C10-283291 On December 14th, 2010, at approximately 1:55 a.m., a 29 yr old male was observed operating a vehicle in the area of Portage Avenue and Goulding Street.  The male admitted to consuming alcohol to members of the Winnipeg Police Service Festive Checkstop Program and subsequently failed an Alcohol Screening Device.   As a result of this incident this male will be facing charges of Drive Impaired and Drive Over 80 mg %. The male's name will be released once formal charges are laid.     IMPAIRED DRIVER- ARREST           C10-283246 On December 13th, 2010, shortly before midnight, a 40 year male was observed operating a vehicle in the area of Nairn Avenue and Stapleton Street. He was stopped by members of the Winnipeg Police Service Festive Checkstop Program for his manner of driving.   As a result the 40 year old male will be facing charges of Drive Impaired and Drive Over 80 mg/%. The male's name will be released once formal charges are laid.   For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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