Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, March 4, 2012    ASSAULT CAUSE BODILY HARM – ARREST C12-59858 On March 3, 2012, at approximately 12:20 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service and other emergency personnel responded to a mall located in the 1400 block of Portage Avenue regarding an assault incident.   The investigation has revealed that a 24 year old male suspect confronted a 73 year old male victim while walking in mall. The suspect approached the victim from behind and proceeded to assault him in a completely unprovoked attack. Moments later, the suspect assaulted the victim on a second occasion in a similar fashion.   Due to the efforts of Mall Security, the suspect was held until police arrival.   As a result of the incident, the victim sustained injuries.   Matthew Dean OTTERTAIL, 24 years has been charged with Assault Cause Bodily Harm and detained.     GROW OPERATION – ARRESTS R12-29050 On March 3, 2012, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Drug Unit, with the assistance of the Vice Unit, Tactical Support Team and General Patrol members completed an investigation involving multiple marihuana grow operations.   Between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., officers executed Controlled Drug and Substance Act search warrants at three separate locations within the City of Winnipeg.   As a result, the following was located and seized:   600 block of Mountain Avenue 51 Marihuana Plants – estimated street value $57,000.00 2lbs. Marihuana – estimated street value $4,000.00       Grow Operation Equipment – valued at $8,000.00       Cash - $10,000.00    200 block of George Marshall Way 755 Marihuana Plants – estimated street value $845,600.00 Grow Operation Equipment – valued at $10,000.00 Cash - $3820.00   300 block of Laura Street 406 Marihuana Plants – estimated street value $454,720.00 Grow Operation Equipment – valued at $5,000.00   A 47 year old male, 28 year old male and a 21 year old female are facing numerous drug related charges.   They were released on a Promise to Appear.                       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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