Sunday, January 2, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release

 

  

 SUNDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 2011
11:00 a.m.
 
Stolen Vehicle/Assault Police Officer Arrest             C11-00658
On January 1st, 2011 at approximately 4:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service Division 12 Community Support observed a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner in the area of Keewatin Street and Alexander Avenue.
Officers were able to conduct a traffic stop and determined that the lone male driver appeared to be intoxicated. While speaking to police the driver placed the vehicle in drive. An officer was able to reach inside and take hold of the driver, however, the suspect accelerated forward dragging the officer approximately 10 meters. At this time the vehicle became stuck in a snow bank and the suspect was arrested. The officer did not sustain any injuries as a result of the incident.
A 31 year old Winnipeg male had been charged with the following offences and detained at the Provincial Remand Centre:
  • Assault Police Officer
  • Drive Impaired
  • Refuse Breath Demand
  • Drive Disqualified
  • Public Mischief
  • Warrant of Arrest x 3
 
Stolen Vehicle - Arrest                                           R10-106354
On December 31st, 2010 at approximately 7:00 p.m. patrolling officers observed a vehicle that had been stolen a few hours earlier being driven in an erratic manner in the area of Selkirk Avenue and King Edward Street.
The vehicle was being driven at a high rate of speed, and had passed through several stop signs and red lights as reported by witnesses.
Police deployed a Stop-Stick in the area of Manitoba Avenue and Keewatin Street which resulted in the front tire of the suspect vehicle being deflated.
The vehicle continued driving south on Keewatin reaching speeds approaching 130 km/h. The driver eventually lost control of the vehicle in the area of Lincoln Avenue and Jordan Street after colliding with a snow bank.   Two suspects were subsequently arrested a short distance from the vehicle.
  
A 19 year old Winnipeg male has been charged with the following offences:
  • Theft over $5000
  • Flight from Police Officer
  • Possess Proceeds of Crime
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
  • Breaches of Court Conditions x 8
  • Drive While Disqualified (HTA)
A 17 year old male youth was charged with:
  • Theft over $5000
  • Possession of Break-in Instruments
Both accused are High Risk – Level 4 Offenders and were detained in custody.
 
 
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARREST                                  C11-00551
On January 1, 2011 at approximately 11:40 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service Cadet Corps were flagged down in the 600 block of Ellice Avenue by witnesses in regards to a Commercial Robbery in progress.
 
The two cadets contacted the Communication Centre and several General Patrol units were dispatched. Attending officers were able to apprehend the accused as he exited the store.
 
A 23 year old male has been detained in custody and is facing the following charges:
 
·        Robbery With A Weapon
·        Fail to Comply Conditions of Recognizance
·         Warrant of Arrest


 

For further information contact either:
Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer


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Fax: (204) 986-3267
Email:
WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca  
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