Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, May 25th 2011 11:00 a.m.     NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY Today is "National Missing Children's Day" in Canada, as declared by the Solicitor General in 1986. Every year thousands of Canadian children are reported missing. These children are either runaways or victims of parental or non-family member abductions. Within Manitoba alone approximately 4,000 children are reported missing every year. Thankfully, the majority of these children are safely recovered but unfortunately some cases remain open for years and some children are never found.   The Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit is proud to support Child Find Manitoba and their Green Ribbon of Hope campaign which runs through the entire month of May. This campaign draws public awareness to the issue of missing children in our Province and right across Canada with Child Find providing green ribbons to be worn by anyone wishing to show their support and concern for missing children.   The Green Ribbon became a recognized symbol for Child Find folllowing the abduction and subsequent murder of 15 year old Kristen French in 1992. This horrific crime shocked the community of St. Catharine's Ontairo as well as the rest of Canada. Kristen's fellow students and teachers developed the concept of the "Green Ribbon of Hope" in her honor. Green is regarded as the colour of hope and epitomizes the quest for the safe return of all missing children.   Child Find Manitoba and the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Person's Unit are requesting the public's assistance in locating Winnipeg's missing children. As a result, we are featuring the following long term and more recent missing children's cases. Below you will find photographs of some of these children whose families are desperately seeking their recovery.    THE MARYK CHILDREN                                     C08-184322 Emily CABLEK last saw her two children on August 16, 2008. Dominic and Abby were on a court ordered visitation with their father Kevin MARYK when he abducted them. Investigators believe they remain in their father's custody at this time and that they may have been taken out of the province or country. Investigators also believe that Kevin MARYK may be in the company of his nephew, Cody MCKAY. MCKAY, who was living with his uncle (MARYK), disappeared at the same time the abduction occurred and he is believed to be an accomplice in this crime.                                               Dominic MARYK (7 yrs)           Abby MARYK (5 yrs)   These photos were taken when Dominic was 7 years old and his sister, Abby, 5 years old. Dominic is now 10 years old and his sister Abby is now 8 years old. Their appearances, including their height, weight, hair color and length could now be very different.   Investigators are of the belief that acquaintances, friends, or possibly even family members may have knowledge as to the whereabouts of the children. Certain individuals may also be enabling them to stay hidden from the authorities by providing them with shelter or financial support. Anyone doing so or anyone having knowledge of this occurring, is asked to come forward and provide the necessary information required to locate Dominic and Abby and reunite them with their Mother.     AMBER GUIBOCHE                                              R10-94044       Amber Guiboche, 20 years     Amber Guiboche was last seen getting into a red truck in the area of Isabel and William on November 10th, 2010 and has not been heard from since.  She is described as: Caucasian, 5'5" in height, fair complexion, weighing approximately 108 pounds, long straight light brown hair, with brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a whitehood, "skinny" jeans, black belt, and white/pink runners.     LAURA LAQUETTE                                             R11-42132 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 16 year old female, Laura LAQUETTE. She was last seen on May 14th, 2011, in Downtown Winnipeg.         LAQUETTE is described as Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 5'5" tall, weighing approximately 100 pounds, with long straight light brown hair and blue eyes.    The Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit considers LAQUETTE to be a child in need of protection as she is at high risk of being exploited, victimized or harmed and investigators are concerned for her well-being.   Anyone with information regarding these Missing Children may contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 986-6250 or Child Find at 1-800-532-9135.   *******   At this time we would also like to acknowledge and thank all the members of the media for their continued support. The media in Winnipeg have been instrumental in getting the word out about missing children and as a result they have all had a direct hand in the safe recovery of many children. We ask for your continued support as we continue our quest of locating and bringing home all of our missing children.   MARIHUANA GROW OPERATION- ARREST  C11-103451 On May 21st, 2011 at approximately 2:30 p.m. the Winnipeg Fire Department responded to an apartment complex within the 700 block of Dufferin Avenue for a sprinkler fire alarm that was activated.     Upon arrival, fire-fighters located a male within one of the suites and also discovered the small fire that had been extinguished. Winnipeg Police Service Members were requested to attend as marihuana leaves were observed to be strewn throughout the suite and into the hallway leading to a second suite in the complex.   The Winnipeg Police Service Green Team Unit assisted with the investigation which resulted in two controlled drug and substance search warrants being obtained. The following items were seized:     - 13 marihuana plants with an estimated street value of $14,500.00 - $5000.00 of growing equipment  -  20 grams marihuana, estimated street value $200.00 - 3 kilograms of marihuana, estimated street value $30,000.00 -  $300 in cash   A 42 year old male will be drug related offences including, 2 counts of possessing substance for the purpose of the trafficking, production of controlled substance and possessing proceeds of crime.    He has been released on a promise to appear.      FIREARM INVESTIGATION- ARRESTS                C11105036 On May 23rd, 2011 shortly before 7:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members responded to a residence within the 1800 block of Alexander Avenue after a citizen observed two males enter the residence in possession of a firearm.   Uniform Members, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, surrounded the residence and a number of individuals were removed from the residence. Officers located two air soft rifles within the residence, and discovered that the two suspect males had fled just prior to police arrival.    The continued investigation by members of the Division 12 Crime Unit revealed that, on this same day, May 23rd, 2011, between the hours of 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. two suspect males had attended to a residence located within the area of Elkhorn Street and Pacific Avenue West. A basement window was broken to gain entry and two air soft rifles, valued at approximately $3500.00 and a cell phone were stolen.    On May 24th, 2011 both male youths, aged 14 and 16 years, were located and arrested at their respective residences. They will be facing the following charges:   - Break, Enter Commit - Possess Property Obtained by Crime   The 14 year old male has also been charged with failing to comply with a sentence order. He has been detained in custody the Manitoba Youth Centre, while the 16 year old youth was released for a future court date.      ASSAULT POLICE OFFICER- ARREST              C11-105962 On May 24th, 2011 at approximately 10:15 p.m. Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Members, who were in attendance at downtown concert, were called to assist security members with an intoxicated male who just assaulted a security guard.    Upon arrival officers were advised that a 52 year old male security officer was assaulted in the upper body by this male after he refused to produce his concert ticket. As officers were taking the male into custody a 38 year old male Winnipeg Police Service officer was assaulted in the upper body.   As this male was turned over to general patrol members, the suspect attempted to assault another male officer, 34 years, in the upper body.    As a result of the incident, one officer was treated and released from the hospital, while the security officer and the second officer did not sustain any injuries.    Jordan Carson SPENCE, 24 years of Winnipeg is facing the following charges for his alleged involvement into this incident:    -          Assault Peace Officer X2 and -          Assault   He has been detained in custody.      ASSAULT POLICE OFFICER- ARREST             C11-105846 On Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 at approximately 7:40 p.m. a Winnipeg Police Service marked cruiser car was travelling northbound Main Street near Kingsbury with emergency equipment activated enroute to a high priority call.  A Chrysler Intrepid that was in front of the cruiser car suddenly and abruptly stopped subsequently failing to yield to this emergency vehicle.  The officer driving the cruiser car was effectively able to avoid colliding with this vehicle however the vehicle refused to pull to the right and instead performed a sharp U-turn on Main Street squealing its tires, and proceeded travel southbound at an extremely high rate of speed. Officers caught up with the vehicle in the area of Main Street and Seven Oaks Avenue, where after disobeying a number of traffic control devices, it came to a stop near the intersection of Main Street and Machray Avenue.   The 39 year old male officer approached the vehicle and opened driver's side door. The male driver was instructed to turn off the car and exit the vehicle, which he refused and instead placed the vehicle into drive. As the officer attempted to place the car into park and remove the keys, the suspect accelerating at a high rate of speed once again southbound on Main Street.   The vehicle began to reach speeds approached 40 to 50km/hour with the officer holding onto the ajar car door. As speeds reached upwards of 75 km/ hour the officer was able to climb onto the door sill and overtake the driver. The vehicle was subsequently stopped the vehicle in the area of Main Street and St. Johns Avenue after travelling approximately 3 ½ city blocks or approximately .40 kilometres.   The male driver was taken into custody.  The officer received treatment on scene by Winnipeg Paramedics for upper and lower body injuries.   A 47 year old male, who was released for a future court date, will be facing the following charges:   - Assault peace officer - Flight from police officer and - Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle   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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