Thursday, June 30, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release

 

  Thursday, June 30th, 2011

 
 
MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION INVOLVING A CYCLIST                  C11-135889
On Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 at approximately 11:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Officers, along with Emergency Services Responders were dispatched to the intersection of Pembina Highway and Dalhousie Drive for a report of a motor vehicle collsion involving a cyclist. 
 
Upon arrival officers located a 52 year old female cyclist suffering from serious upper injuries.  Paramedics transported the female to hospital in critical condition. 
 
The initial investigation has revealed that cyclist was riding westbound across Pembina Highway when a collision occurred between a Lexus automobile, being driven by a 23 year old male driver, southbound on Pembina Highway. 
 
It does not appear that speed or alcohol are contributing factors. This investigation is continuing by Members of the Central Traffic Unit.
 
The victim remains in critical condition. 
 
 
ASSAULT INVESTIGATION                  C11-135938
On Wednesday, June 29th, shortly before midnight Winnipeg Police Service Members responded to a hotel within the 400 block of Main Street for reports of a male that had been assaulted.
 
Upon arrival, officers located a 39 year old male suffering from upper body injuries.  Paramedics transported the male to the hospital in critical condition where he has since been upgraded to stable condition. 
  
A number of indviduals are currently in police custody and at this time and no charges have been laid.  
 
This investigation is ongoing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.
 
 
 
ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER- ARREST           C11-135322
On Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 at approximately 11:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members were dispatched to the area of Portage Avenue and Edmonton Street for reports of a male that had just assaulted. 
 
A passing Winnipeg Police Service Member was also flagged down and arrested a male suspect nearby.  
 
Officers have learned that a 60 year old male victim had been working in the area as a parking compliance officer when he was approached by a lone male suspect.  Without provocation, the suspect struck the male victim in the upper body causing him to fall to the ground.  A number of individuals in the area came to the victim's aid, as well as arriving Police Officers.   
 
The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition for injuries to his upper body where he was treated and released.
 
A 27 year old male is facing a charge of Assault Peace Officer.  He has been released on a Promise to Appear.  
 
 
SERIOUS ASSAULT INVESTIGATION          C11-136042
On Thursday, June 30th, 2011 shortly before 3:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members responded to area of the 400 block of Westwood Drive for a report of a fight that was occurring outside a bar between a number of males. 
 
Upon arrvial officers located a 22 year of male victim suffering from serious upper body injuries.  Paramedics transported the vicitm to the hospital in critical conditon. 
 
Officers are currently interviewing a number of individuals.  At this time no charges have been laid.  
 
The vicitm has since been upgraded to stable/ serious condition. 
 
This investigation is ongoing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.
 

For further information contact either:
Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer


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