Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Tuesday, February 28, 2012   SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES C12-36028 On February 27, 2012, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service received information from British Columbia RCMP regarding a 33 year old female in custody at the Vancouver Airport.   It was discovered that the female was intending to travel to Winnipeg to meet a male she had met online for the first time. After further discussions with the female, officials learned that the male and female had agreed to meet in person for the purpose of mutually harming themselves.   Officers were advised that the male was waiting for her to arrive, in a vehicle which contained a quantity of hazardous chemicals, outside the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.   Numerous police resources were dispatched to the area of the 1900 block of Wellington Avenue at which time the suspect vehicle containing a lone male occupant was located. At approximately 11:00 p.m., officers safely conducted a traffic stop and took the male into custody without incident.   A quantity of liquid chemicals were located in sealed containers and subsequently deemed safe by members of the Winnipeg Fire Department (HAZMAT).   The investigation has revealed that there was no intention to harm anyone else.     Due to co-ordinated efforts by the RCMP and the Winnipeg Police Service, the male and female were safely taken in custody and provided with the necessary support.   No charges are pending at this time.       STABBING – ARRESTS – C12-360172 On February 28, 2012, at approximately 12:25 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a residence located in the 600 block of Langside Street regarding a stabbing incident.   Attending members have since learned that a drinking party had taking place, involving several occupants known to one another. At one point, an argument occurred which escalated to a physical altercation. A 19 year old male sustained multiple injuries consistent with being stabbed. A 39 year old female had been physically assaulted during the incident.   Two suspects, a 19 year old male and 22 year old male fled the area. Due to the efforts of attending members both males were located and taken into custody.   All injured parties are in stable condition.   Members of the Division 11 Crime Unit are continuing to investigate.     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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