Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011   ROAD WATCH PROGRAM Between June 3rd and June 5th, 2011, members of the Winnipeg Police Service operated the Road Watch Program between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.   The program focussed on the following areas:   Hespeler Avenue and Glenwood Crescent Pembina Highway and Corydon Avenue   Utilizing conventional enforcement and area saturation, 219 vehicles were stopped.   * 13 Alcohol Screening Devices (ASD) tests were performed. * 7 registering Pass and 5 registering a Warning (24 hour driving suspension). * 3 drivers were charged with Drive Impaired/Drive over .08. * 1 driver was charged with Drive Impaired and Refusing to provide a sample.    * 1 driver was found to be subject of a warrant for failing to appear in court and was detained in the Remand Centre.   As a result of the traffic stops, a total of 16 Provincial Offence Notices were issued. Among the offence notices issued there was 1 suspended driver, 5 unlicensed drivers, 3 unregistered vehicles and 2 people were found to be using a cellular phone while operating a motor vehicle.   SUMMARY: Since the Road Watch program began in April 2011, WPS members have charged 21 drivers with driving over .08 and 4 drivers for refusing to provide a breath sample. A further 23 drivers have received 24 hour suspensions after registering a Warning on the ASD. A total of 307 Provincial Offence Notices were issued for various Highway Traffic Act offences.   The Road Watch Program will continue to operate throughout the summer.     ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER WITH A WEAPON – ARREST C11-114663 On June 4th, 2011 at approximately 10:40 a.m., Winnipeg Police Service Traffic Unit members were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Donald Street and Lagopoulas Way.   It was at this time, members observed a 2009 Nissan 370Z travelling in a northbound direction in excess of the posted speed limit. Officers, wearing full uniform and high visibility traffic vests pulled the vehicle over and began to approach the driver. The driver then accelerated hard and turned his vehicle in the direction of the officers, causing them to jump out of the path of the vehicle. The driver continued northbound at a high rate of speed.   As a result of the dead end on Lagopoulas Way, the driver drove back towards the officers. Officers attempted to pull the vehicle over a second time when the driver again drove his vehicle directly at officers, causing them to jump out of the path of the vehicle to avoid being struck. The suspect vehicle fled northbound on Donald Street at a high rate of speed.   On June 6th, 2011 at approximately 4:50 p.m., an off-duty Winnipeg Police Service member observed the suspect vehicle in the area of Waterfront Drive. The off-duty member approached the driver and subsequently placed him under arrest.   A 32 year old male is facing the following charges: Assault Peace Officer with Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm x 2, Drive while Disqualified x 2, Dangerous Operation – Motor Vehicle and Speeding.   He was released on a Promise to Appear.                   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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