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Thursday, May 26th, 2011 12:00 noon FIREARM INVESTIGATION- ARRESTS C11-106617 On Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members responded to a report of shots being fire in the area of the 700 block of Alverstone Street. Upon arrival officers learned that a number of males had attended to the area where they confronted a group of males who were know to them. A verbal confrontation occurred resulting in one of the males pulling out a firearm and discharging into the air and in the direction of the group. All suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival. Then at approximately 7:10 p.m. a number of males were in the area of the 500 block of Home Street where a verbal confrontation occurred with two males. One male suspect proceeded to fire a shot into the direction of a residence and then at one of the males nearby. The firearm failed to discharge and the suspect male was disarmed by persons nearby and held until officers arrived. As a result of a lengthy investigation by both Division 11 Uniform Officers and Investigators from the Division 11 Crime Unit, two youth males have been arrested in connection with these incidents. A 12 year old male youth from Winnipeg is facing the following charges: - Attempt Murder - Discharge with intent - Reckless discharge - Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose - As well as number of firearms related offences A15 year old male has been charged with a number of firearms related charges including: - Discharge with intent - Reckless discharge - Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose - Unauthorized possession of a firearm - Assault with a weapon - Carry concealed weapon Both youths have been detained in custody at the Manitoba Youth Centre. This investigation is still ongoing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit. BREAK AND ENTER- ARREST C11-104690 On May 23rd, 2011 at approximately 3:25 a.m., Winnipeg Police Service East District Uniform Members responded to a residence within the 200 block of Fortier Avenue for a report of residential break and enter that just occurred. Officers learned that a one male suspect had entered the residence, awaking the occupants within. The suspect was observed fleeing through the back door with assorted property from the residence, including the occupant's purse and contents. Upon arrival officers began searching the area for the suspect. With the assistance of Air 1, officers on the ground were directed into the rear yard of a nearby residence in the 1st 100 block of Chernichan Drive, where the suspect male was located hiding within. The suspect was arrested without incident and recovered some stolen property. A 19 year old male from Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences:: - Break, enter and theft - Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose - Fail to comply with sentence order - Breach probation X 2 He has been detained in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre. FIRE INVESTIGATION C11-106896 On May 26th, 2011 just before 4:00 a.m. Emergency Services Responders were dispatched to a working fire at a 2 storey rooming house within the 500 block of Furby Street. Upon arrival, fire-fighters and officers observed the rear porch area to be fully engulfed in flames. The fire was subsequently extinguished and there were no reported injuries to any occupants within. Damage reports are estimated to be approximately $200,000. This investigation is continuing by members of the Arson Strike Force. SHOTS FIRED C11-106848 On May 26th, 2011 at approximately 1:15 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members responded to a residence in the area of Braizer Street and Jamison Avenue for a report of shots fired into a residence. Upon arrival officers learned that a number of unknown suspects had attended and attempted to break into a residence. Entry was not gained, however prior to leaving area a number of shots were fired into the residence. There were no injuries reported. This investigation is still in its early stages and is continuing. Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspect(s) s asked to call investigators from the Major Crimes Unit at 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS. FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ROBBERY C11-106295 On Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at approximately 11:00 a.m. Members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a financial institution within the 1300 block of McPhillips Street for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned that a lone male suspect had entered the bank where he demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash from an employee. No injuries were reported during this incident. The suspect is described as follows: - Male, Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 5'8" to 6'0" tall with a heavy build. This investigation is continuing by members from the Major Crimes Unit and anyone with information is asked to called 986-6219 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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