Friday, November 25, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release

 

  Friday, November 25th, 2011

 
 
TRAFFIC STOP- ARRESTS           C11-245414
On November 24th, 2011 members of the Street Crimes Unit became involved in an investigation involving a male wanted on numerous firearms related offences.
 
As a result of the subsequent police investigation at approximately 1:20 a.m. the wanted male was observed to be within a vehicle along with three other individuals.  With the assistance of AIR 1, and a police canine unit, a vehicle stop was initiated near the intersection of St. Mary's Road and Marion Street. 
 
As officers were attempting to extract the occupants from the vehicle, the suspect vehicle reversed nearly striking a Winnipeg Police Service member who jumped out of the vehicle's path.  The suspect vehicle then drove forward striking a police member in the lower body before travelling southbound on St. Mary's Road.  Near the intersection of St. Mary's Road and Traverse Avenue the suspect vehicle lost control and struck a hydro pole causing extensive damage.  In an attempt to flee, the suspect vehicle again reversed, subsequently striking a police sport utility vehicle. 
 
When the second collision caused the suspect vehicle to become disabled, two suspect males exited the vehicle and fled on foot in separate directions.  With the assistance of the police dog the 32 year old male driver was apprehended after a brief foot chase. 
 
The second suspect, a 20 year old male, fled into the southbound rear lane of St Mary's Road.  Due to the efforts of ground unit members and with the assistance of Air1, this suspect was located within a rear yard in the 1st 100 block of Champlain Street. 
 
The two remaining suspects within the suspect vehicle were removed from the vehicle and taken into custody.  
 
The following has been seized:
 
- Approximately 5 grams of powder cocaine with an estimated street value of $500 and 28 grams of white powder, believed to be benzocaine, worth approximately $200.
- Approximately 10 grams of marihuana, $440 in cash, drug paraphernalia, and a number of cell phones.
              
Three Winnipeg Police Service Members sustained injuries during this incident. 
 
Alex MARJANOVIC, 21 years of Winnipeg is facing a number of drug related charges as a result of his alleged involvement in this incident as well two outstanding warrant for arrests for firearms related offences. 
 
Dan MARJANOVIC, 20 years of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences for his alleged involvement in this incident:  
- Obstruct/ resist peace officer
- Assault a peace officer
- Possess proceeds of crime
- Possessing controlled drug or substance - CANNABIS (MARIHUANA)
- Possessing substance for purposes of trafficking - COCAINE
 
Luke Pawel SANOCKI, 32 years of Winnipeg is facing the following charges for his alleged involvement in this incident:  
- Breach of probation X2
- Dangerous operation - motor vehicle
- Fail to remain at the scene of an accident and exchange particulars
- Assault with a weapon
- Flight from police officer
- Obstruct/ resist peace officer
- Possess proceeds of crime
- Possessing controlled drug or substance - CANNABIS (MARIHUANA)
- Possessing substance for purposes of trafficking – COCAINE
 
All three males have been detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre. 
 
An 18 year old female from Winnipeg, who was released to appear in court at a later date, will be facing drug related charges.   
 
            
SHOTS FIRED                                    C11-245991
On Thursday, November 24th, 2011 at approximately 7:45 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Division 11 Members were called to a residence within the 600 block of Toronto Street for a report of shots fired. 
 
Upon arrival, officers located damage to the residence consistent with a firearm being discharged.   There were no injuries sustained to anyone within the residence. 
 
Major Crimes Unit members are continuing with this investigation.  Anyone who has any information is asked to contact investigators at 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477). 
 
 

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


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