Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Monday, March 7, 2011     REMINDER – PULL TO THE RIGHT The Winnipeg Police Service, including other emergency personnel responds to urgent calls for service on a daily basis. While responding to these high priority matters, emergency equipment such as lights and sirens are activated in order to alert the public. It is imperative that members of the public respond quickly when faced with these situations.   Often times, members are faced with motorists who fail to pull out of the way in order for emergency vehicles to pass safely. These types of impediments can delay members from arriving to potentially life-threatening events. Emergency service personnel are confronted with this type of situation far too frequently.   On some occasions motorists have reacted by:   Stopping short not knowing what to do Freezing in place Ignoring the lights and sirens Pulling in front of oncoming emergency vehicles to block the path These situations place our emergency responders, victims of the emergency and other motorists at risk. Motorists are also requested to slow down when passing parked emergency vehicles when emergency lights are activated.     WHEN YOU SEE LIGHTS AND HEAR SIRENS, PULL TO THE RIGHT AND STOP!   When stopped at a red light, look around, and when safe to do so, it is legal to pull into the intersection to allow the emergency vehicle to pass. Your efforts may save a life or solve a crime.   Thank you for your assistance.   SEXUAL ASSAULT – ARREST – UPDATE C08-347 Previously released, on January 1, 2008, a nineteen year old female was walking in the area of Mountain Avenue and McGregor Street where she was confronted by an unknown male.   The male physically assaulted and committed a serious sexual assault against the victim who managed to break free and was assisted by a passing motorist. She required medical attention for her injuries sustained during the assault.   The investigation continued and a DNA profile was obtained from the victim's property, however a suspect was not identified at that time.   In February 2011, members of the Winnipeg Police Service were notified of forensic evidence linking a suspect in this incident.   On March 4, 2011, members of the Sex Crimes Unit arrested Baron Colin MURRAY, 34 years at a residence in the North End area of Winnipeg as a result of his alleged involvement. He has been charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault and Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm.   He was detained.     STRONG ARM ROBBERY C11-44568 On March 5, 2011 at approximately 7:50 p.m., officers responded to a robbery incident at a grocery store parking lot located in the 600 block of Kildare Avenue East.   The investigation has revealed that a 41 year old female victim had walked out of the store with her grocery cart and proceeded to place groceries inside her vehicle. The victim had placed her purse in the child seat of the shopping cart when she observed a black truck stop nearby. An unknown male exited the suspect vehicle and began walking toward the victim. The suspect grabbed the victim's purse at which time the victim took hold of one of the purse straps. The suspect turned and started running back to the suspect vehicle while dragging the victim behind. The suspect then managed to get into the vehicle and drive off causing the purse strap to break. The victim fell to the ground sustaining a minor lower body injury.   Stolen – Purse and contents.   The suspect is described as: Caucasian, Male, 20 -25 years of age slim build, clean shaven, approximately 6'00" in height, wearing: a black toque, a black cloth covering lower face area, dark coloured parka and blue jeans.     The suspect vehicle is described as: Black, possibly a Ford, half-ton with a smaller cab, possibly red interior.   The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-2857 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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