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September 30th, 2011 11:00 a.m. 2011 ROADWATCH PROGRAM RESULTS The Winnipeg Police Service 2011 Road Watch Program began in April 2011. Since that time the Road Watch Program has had the following results: - 47 drivers with driving over .08 - 5 drivers refusing to provide a breath sample and - 71 drivers received 24 hour suspensions after registering a Warn on the roadside screening device - 10 drivers were arrested for outstanding warrants or were found to be breaching court orders. A total of 581 Provincial Offence Notices were issued for various Highway Traffic Act offences which included: - 85 Unlicensed drivers - 36 Seatbelt and 35 cell phone offences - 98 Equipment violations - 106 Uninsured vehicles The Winnipeg Police Service remains committed to traffic enforcement, ensuring the safety of the citizens of Winnipeg. FINANICAL ROBBERY C11-206103 On Thursday, September 29th, 2011 shortly after 5:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members were dispatched to a financial institution within the 3400 block of Roblin Boulevard for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival officers located a 54 year old male victim inside the bank with serious upper body injuries. Paramedics attended and transported the victim to the hospital in critical condition. At this time the investigation has revealed that a lone male suspect armed with bear spray had entered the financial institution and attended directly to the teller area where he began demanding cash from the employees. During the robbery the suspect began spraying the substance into the air. A physical altercation between the suspect and the 54 year old male who was working as a sub-contractor for the bank occurred. During the altercation the victim sustained injuries to his upper body. The victim's condition has been upgraded from critical condition to unstable condition. The suspect is described as follows: - Caucasian Male, approximately 5'7" to 6'0" tall with a medium build This investigation is ongoing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone who has information regarding this incident or the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477). FIRE INVESTIGATION- ARREST C11-205701 On September 29th, 2011 just before 7:00 a.m. emergency services responders were dispatched to a multi-room residence within the 400 block Alexander Avenue for a report of working fire. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire, while Paramedics transported three residents to the hospital in stable condition for minor injuries. As a result to the continued investigation by the Arson Strike Force Unit, assisted by Division 11 Officers, a 58 year old male was arrested in connection with this incident. Damage to the residence is estimated to $100,000. Howard Samuel MURDOCK, 58 years of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences for his alleged involvement in this incident: - Arson to property - Arson disregard for human life MURDOCK has been detained that the Winnipeg Remand Centre. FRAUD INVESTIGATION- ARREST R11-93502 On September 29th, 2011 Division 11 Crime Unit Members entered into a fraud investigation involving an internet posted ad for hockey tickets. This investigation revealed that sometime between September 1st, 2011 and September 18th, 2011 a number of tickets were intercepted. A 28 year old male subsequently created an internet ad to fraudulently sell the tickets. As a result of the continued investigation a 28 year old male from Winnipeg will be facing the following charges: - Theft from mail – sent by post - Fraud under $ 5000.00 - Possess property obtained by crime The Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind members of the public to be cautious when making any purchases via the internet. 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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