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Saturday, June 25th, 2011 ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON - ARREST C11- 130809 On June 24th, 2011 at approximately 3:50 a.m., uniform members from the East District were travelling in the area of the 300 block of William Avenue when they were flagged down by a member of the public. It was at this time a 42 year old male advised officers that he had just been confronted while in his yard by a male suspect armed with a knife. Attending members further learned that the armed suspect was still in the area. Officers pursued the fleeing suspect to the rear of a nearby residence. It was at this time the suspect was observed to be in possession of a knife and making numerous threats toward officers. Despite repeated requests by Winnipeg Police Service members for the suspect to disarm, the male continued to threaten the safety of the officers directly involved, including members of the public in the immediate area. Due to the actions presented by the suspect, officers deployed an electronic control device at which time the suspect was safely taken into custody. The suspect continued to verbally threaten the arresting officers. Dennis Robert GEORGE, 51 years has been charged with: Assault Peace Officer with Weapon or Cause Bodily Harm x 2, Assault with a Weapon, Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm x 3, Possessing Controlled drug or Substance. He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre. COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C11-131436 On June 24th, 2011 at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a commercial robbery at a gas bar located in the 1800 block of Main Street. The investigation has revealed that a lone male entered the business and confronted a 17 year old female attendant. The suspect demanded that the till be opened at which time the attendant complied. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, 5'4"-5'5" tall, 17-19 years of age, short blonde hair, blue eyes, and dark clothing. The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477). MALE SHOT C11-31832 On June 25th, 2011 at approximately 5:00 a.m., numerous members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 300 block of Talbot Avenue regarding information indicating that a male had been shot. Attending members located a 23 year old male with upper body injuries consistent with being shot. He was conveyed to hospital in unstable condition but later upgraded to stable. The investigation has revealed that the victim was injured as a result of a firearm discharge through a doorway. No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-2857 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).
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