News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, July 7, 2013 MISCHIEF UNDER $5000.00 ARRESTS – C13-133360 On Saturday, July 6, 2013 shortly before midnight Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a school in the 1500 block of Elgin Avenue West for the report of people on the roof damaging property.   Air1 attended and observed two persons on the roof appear to hide something prior to jumping off and fleeing.  Canine members were able to track one of the suspects and arrest him a short distance away.  The second suspect was located by General Patrol members and arrested.    A search of the roof revealed that the suspects had hidden a pellet gun.   A 14 year old male youth from Winnipeg has been charged with Mischief Under $5,000.00, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Failure to comply with sentence.  He was detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.   A second 14 year old male youth from Winnipeg is facing charges of Mischief Under $5,000.00, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.  He is also facing a charge of Assault with a Weapon for an unrelated offence.  He was released via a Promise to Appear.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.