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Thursday, March 10th, 2011 1:00 p.m. ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON C11-47435 On Thursday, March 10th, 2011 at approximately 2:15 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Uniform Members responded to the 2200 block of Pembina Highway for a report of stabbing that had just occurred. Upon arrival officers learned that an argument had erupted between a number of individuals in a parking lot and during the melee, two adult males sustained what appear to be stab wounds to their upper body. Both male victims aged 21 and 30 years, attended to the hospital, in stable condition. This investigation is continuing by members of the Division 16 Crime Unit and anyone who may have been in attendance at that time, or may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-2877 or CrimeStoppers at 786- TIPS (8477). RESIDENTIAL BREAK AND ENTERS- ARRESTS C11-46810 On March 9th, 2011 between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 am, Winnipeg Police Service Members responded to the area of Waverley Heights for a report two males breaking into vehicles at that location. A number of vehicles on Montclair Bay, Quincy Bay and Greensboro Bay were entered as well as a number of garages within this area. At approximately 4:50 a.m., as a result of a combined effort between uniform officers, the canine unit and the tactical flight unit both suspects were successfully tracked and located. A 16 year old male youth was arrested hiding within a yard within the 1st 100 block of Bridgeland Drive, while the second suspect was arrested shortly after 5:30 a.m. hiding in the area of the 1st 100 block of Greensboro Bay. A small amount of money, electronic devices and a laptop have been recovered. Both youths have been detained in custody at the Manitoba Youth Centre and are facing a number of charges including; Theft Under, Break and Enter commit indictable offence, Possession Property Obtained by Crime, as well as failing to comply with the conditions of a court order. FLIGHT OPERATIONS UNIT- INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED C11-47386 On March 10th, 2011 at approximately 12:10 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service's helicopter, AIR1, was on patrol in the area of Portage Avenue and Broadway, when the 39 year old female pilot in command, was struck directly in the eyes by a green laser beam. The laser beam entered the helicopter through the lower pilot side front window. The pilot immediately took evasive action to protect her eyes, and those of the flight team. Tactical Flight officers were able to determine the source of the light was coming from a male within a yard in the 200 block of Toronto Street, and general patrol officers were advised. At approximately 12:15 a.m., Winnipeg Police Service Division 11 Uniform Officers attended, located and arrested the suspect male without incident. This male has been released on a Promise to appear and will be facing a number of charges. Consultation with the Crown Attorney's Office is ongoing. The Winnipeg Police Service considers this to be a serious offence and cautions members of the public to refrain from illuminating any aircraft with bright light sources, including laser pointers. An intense beam of light from a spotlight or laser pointer can create a potential hazard for aircraft pilots and flight crews. The effects of this bright light being focused on the cockpit at night can startle and distract the flight crew, and cause vision problems ranging from a simple annoyance to temporary blindness. Bright light sources subsequently affect the pilot's ability to safely operate the aircraft, and can lead to catastrophic circumstances. This is an ever increasing problem for aviators in Canada, with over 180 reported incidents of pilots being struck by an intense light source in 2010. The Winnipeg Police Service's Helicopter, AIR1, has been outfitted with the most advanced equipment available. This equipment assists members in locating persons who direct bright light sources at an aircraft and also has the capabilities to capture video evidence of the crime. Directing a bright light source at an aircraft is an offence under section 7.41(1) of the Aeronautics Act of Canada, and Section 601.20 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Section 7.41(1) of the Aeronautics Act states: No person shall engage in behaviour that endangers the safety or security of an aircraft in flight or of the persons on board an aircraft in flight by intentionally: (a) Interfering with the performance if the duties of any crew member; (b) Lessening the ability of any crew member to perform that crew member's duties Penalties under this section range from fines of up to $100000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. Section 601.20 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations states: No person shall project or cause to be projected a bright light source into navigable airspace in such a manner as to create a hazard to aviation safety or cause damage to an aircraft or injury to persons on board the aircraft. The Criminal Code of Canada also contains several sections relating to this offence, some of which carry significant penalties, including life in prison. Anyone who directs a bright light at an aircraft may be charged under the following sections of the Criminal Code: Assault Cause Bodily Harm/ Assault with a Weapon Mischief to Property/Mischief Endangering Life Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm/Death Obstructing Public or Peace Officer Common Nuisance 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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