Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Monday, February 14, 2011    FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION INVOLVING A SNOWMOBILE – ARREST C11-9425 As previously released, on January 13th, 2011 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service, along with Emergency Responders were summoned to a field in the area of the 500 block of Redonda Street for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a snowmobile and a pedestrian.    A 51 year old male pedestrian had been walking in a field when he was struck by a snowmobile.    The pedestrian had been transported to the hospital in unstable condition and succumbed to his injuries sustained.    The investigation continued by members of the Central Traffic Unit. On February 11, 2011 officers arrested a 22 year old male. He is facing the following charges: Criminal Negligence Cause Death and Operate an Off-Road Vehicle Carelessly.   He has been released on a Promise to Appear.     FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION INVOLVING A TRAIN – C11-30259 On February 13, 2011 at approximately 4:00 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to attend the CN Railway Tracks near the 1500 block of Taylor Avenue, regarding a person who had been struck by a train.     Attending members located an injured male and confirmed that he had been struck by an eastbound train. The victim, identified as an18 year old male was transported to hospital where he succumbed to injuries sustained.   At this stage of the investigation, it appears that the incident was accidental.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit.      STRONG-ARM ROBBERY C11-30266 On February 13, 2011 at approximately 7:25 a.m., Uniform members responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery which occurred earlier in the morning.   The 26 year old male victim reported that he was stopped at a red light while operating his vehicle in the area of Redwood Avenue and Arlington Street. He then observed four suspects approach the front and rear of his vehicle. One of the suspects subsequently smashed out the rear window of his vehicle and produced a can of bear spray. The suspects then demanded property which consisted of, cash, identification and a speaker box.   The suspects fled the area with the victim's property. He was not injured.   The suspects are described as follows:   Suspect 1 – Male, Aboriginal in appearance, early 20's approximately 5'6" tall, skinny build, clean shaven, wearing: a black baseball cap with white "LA", white puffy jacket and in possession of what appeared to be bear spray.   Suspect 2 – Female, Aboriginal in appearance, mid to late teens, approximately 5'00" tall, skinny build, shoulder length dark hair, wearing: a green hoodie and a black toque.   Suspect 3 - Male, Aboriginal in appearance, early 20's and wearing dark clothing.   Suspect 4 - Male, Aboriginal in appearance, early 20's and wearing dark clothing.   The investigation is continuing by members of the District 3 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-2848 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).      RESIDENTIAL ROBBERY C11-29939 On February 12, 2011 at approximately 8:15 p.m., uniform members responded to a residential robbery at a residence in the 200 block McGregor Street.   The investigation has revealed that three male suspects forced entry into the suite while armed with a knife and bear spray. The 50 year old male victim was physically assaulted and bear sprayed to the upper body.   The victim subsequently went to another area of the house and the suspects fled the suite. Nothing was stolen as a result of the incident.   The victim was treated for minor upper body injuries including the effects caused by the bear spray.      The suspects are described as: Males, Aboriginal in appearance, 18-24 years of age, 5'10" – 6'00" tall, wearing dark clothing.   The investigation is continuing by members of the District 3 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-2848 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).                         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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