Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Friday, June 3rd, 2011   SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to providing the best possible service to the citizens of Winnipeg.  A marked increase, over 4000 in the month of May alone, of the individuals requesting criminal record checks has resulted in longer than normal wait times.    In an attempt to decrease the time it takes to complete criminal record checks, the Winnipeg Police Service Records and Reports Management Unit is working to upgrade our processes.  These upgrades will significantly decrease the wait time.   We anticipate that the upgrades to our processes will be completed by mid summer.  The Winnipeg Police Service does appreciate the public's patience and assistance during this time as we move forward with these improvements.       TAXI CAB ROBBERIES- ARREST           C11-112663 On June 1st, 2011 at approximately 4:45 a.m. a taxi cab driver operating a cab in the area of Flora Avenue and Main Street was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash by a male suspect who had requested his service.  During the assault the 40 year old cab driver received minor injuries to his upper body.    Police were notified and both Uniform Members and Divisional Detectives from Division 13 entered into an investigation.    On June 2nd, 2011 just before 6:00 a.m. patrolling uniform officers recognized the suspect male walking in the area of Charles Street and Burrows Avenue where he was arrested without incident.   As a result of the continued investigation by Detectives from the Division 13 Crime Unit this suspect male was arrested for a similar incident which occurred on May 29th, 2011 at approximately 8:40 a.m.      During this incident a 43 year old male cab driver was operating a taxi when he picked up a fare at a gas station within the 1st 100 block of Salter Street.  The male suspect requested that the driver attend to a residence within the area of Burrows Avenue and Main Street.  It was at that location that the suspect male exited the cab only to return minutes later where he begin to physically assault the cab driver about his upper body.  The suspect proceeded to remove a cell phone and some cash prior to fleeing the scene.   Only minor injuries were reported as a result of the assault.    Devon Earl SAMPSON, 32 years of Winnipeg has been charged with two counts of Robbery with violence for his alleged involvement into these instances.  He is also facing a charge of escape lawful custody after attempting to flee from officers during processing at a police station.    He has been detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.    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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