Monday, February 27, 2012

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

 

  Monday, February 27, 2012 

 
ASSAULT INVESTIGATION – C12-23483
On February 7, 2012, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service received information regarding an assault that occurred in the area of Balmoral Street and Sargent Avenue.  
 
Attending members met with several witnesses who advised that while driving in the area they came across several suspects assaulting what appeared to be a female victim. The assault consisted of the victim being pushed to the ground and kicked by multiple suspects. 
 
Police were summoned however the suspects, including the victim fled the area.
 
Witness information suggests that there were a total of five suspects present. Three of the suspects are described as follows:
 
1 – Female, Aboriginal in appearance, 15 years, 5'10" tall, stocky build, dark hair with a short ponytail, wearing a dark jacket past the her waist, light grey sweat pants and white socks.
 
2 – Female, Aboriginal in appearance, younger than suspect 1 (approx. 12 years), round face, fair complexion, small build, black hair, wearing a shinny black jacket waist length, fur around the hood and dark pants.
 
3 - Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 18 years of age, 5'8"- 5'10" tall, slim build, wearing a hoodie and dark clothing.
 
The victim is described as: a female wearing a red jacket.
 
Members of the Division 11 Crime Unit are continuing to investigate and are requesting the victim to come forward and make a formal report to police.  
 
Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact Detectives at 986-6668.
 
  
ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER – ARRESTS C12-35012
On February 26, 2012, at approximately 3:20 a.m., uniform patrol members were responding to a call for service westbound Portage Avenue near Berry Street, when a male ran into the roadway directly in the path of the cruiser car. As a result, the officer was forced to take evasive action in order to avoid a serious collision. While stopped, a male suspect approached the cruiser car and began yelling and swearing at the officers. The male suddenly attempted to assault the officer with a punching motion through the open car window. After narrowly missing the officer, the male proceeded to damage the passenger side of the cruiser car.
 
Due to the actions of the male suspect, officers deployed an electronic control device at which time he was safely taken into custody. While managing the suspect, a 20 year old female confronted the arresting officers by yelling and swearing at them. The female refused to comply with repeated requests by officers which resulted in her arrest.
 
The 19 year old male suspect continued to be belligerent towards officers throughout processing. He is facing the following charges:
 
·        Assault Peace Officer
·        Utter Threat to cause Death or Bodily Harm x 2
·        Obstruct/Resist Peace Officer
·        Mischief Under $5000.00
 
The 20 year old female is facing the following charges:
 
·        Obstruct Justice
·        Cause Disturbance
 
They were released. 
 
 
UTTER THREATS INVESTIGATION C12-33531
On February 23, 2012, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to the area of Riverton Avenue and Brazier Street regarding a threat made toward a 12 year old female victim.
 
The investigation has revealed that the victim had been walking in the area when she was approached by an unknown male suspect. It was at this time the suspect threatened to harm the victim if she did not comply with his demands. The suspect took hold of the victim however she was able to break free and run to a nearby building.  
 
The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.
 
The suspect is described as:
 
·        Male
·        Black
·        In his 30's
·        Goatee
·        5'7"-5'8" tall
·        Heavy/large build
·        Bald
·        Wearing: a green plain jersey with yellow sleeves
·        Black sweat pants
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Sex Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 986-6245 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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