Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, August 15, 2012     ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON –ARREST C12-161479 On August 14, 2012, at approximately 6:35 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a suite located in the 500 block of Agnes Street regarding a stabbing incident.   Attending officers discovered that a dispute had erupted within the apartment complex involving several individuals, which resulted in a female being stabbed to the upper body.   The female victim is 36 years of age and listed in stable condition.   Further investigation revealed that the victim and two other adult males had been socializing in a suite while playing loud music. It appears that another tenant directly above the partygoers took offence to the noise and began jumping on the floor in attempt to have the noise stopped.   It was at this time the two males attended to the upper level suite where the male had been banging. A confrontation occurred and the males retreated back to their lower level suite. The male from the upper level suite subsequently pursued the males and forced his way into the lower level suite while in possession of a knife. The female victim was stabbed at this time and the suspect fled.   Officers searched the area and located the suspect in the area of Agnes Street near Wellington Avenue. He was arrested at approximately 9:45 p.m. and found to have sustained a minor injury caused during the stabbing.   A 42 year old male is facing the following charge: Assault with a Weapon.   He was released on a Promise to Appear.     SEXUAL ASSAULT C12-161628 On August, 14, 2012, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Uniform Patrol members responded to the area of Ness Avenue and Sturgeon Road regarding the report of a sexual assault.   Involved members were advised that a 27 year old female had been jogging in the area when an unknown male groped her from behind. After the assault, the suspect fled the area towards Portage Avenue.   The victim was not injured however police were notified.   The suspect is described as:   Male Black 20-25 years of age 6'1" tall Slim build Short dark hair Wearing : a black and white checked buttoned shirt and dark pants The investigation is continuing by members of the District 2 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect is asked to call 204-986-2839 or Crime Stoppers at 204 786-TIPS (8477).     FRAUD – ARREST R12-70557 R12-18244 Between January, 2012, and February, 2012, a male suspect from the Winnipeg area defrauded two out of town victims by attempting to sell and or trade vehicles by way of an online classified advertisement.   In one instance, the suspect responded to an online classified advertisement regarding the sale of a 2004 Acura located in the Ontario area. The suspect made contact with the victim (21 year old male) and offered to trade his 2005 BMW in exchange for the Acura plus $4500.00. An agreement was made and the victim electronically forwarded $2250.00 directly to the suspect. The remaining funds were to be transferred once the vehicle was received.   The suspect did not own or have the right to sell or trade the vehicle as perceived by the victim. The vehicles never exchanged hands.   During a second instance, the suspect advertised that he had a 2005 BMW for sale in the amount of $25,000.00. The victim, a 23 year old male from the Saskatchewan area agreed to purchase the vehicle and forwarded $19,000.00 electronically directly to the suspect. Again, the victim was unaware that the suspect did not own or have the right to sell the BMW as advertised.   Complaints were filed to police and the investigation continued by members of the Winnipeg Police Service Commercial Crime Unit.   On August 14, 2012, officers arrested a 28 year old male. He is facing the following charges:   Fraud Over $5000.00 Fraud Under $5000.00    He was released on a Promise to Appear.     For further information contact either: Patrol Sgt. Monica Stothers, 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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