News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, September 1, 2013 ASSAULT UPDATE - ARREST – C13-175431 As previously released, on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at approximately 1:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 1st 100 block of Nevens Bay for the report of a disturbance.   Attending members learned that an eighteen year old male suffering from upper body injuries sustained during an assault had been transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.   Investigation had revealed that several people were in attendance at a party when two of the partygoers became involved in a verbal altercation.  The altercation turned physical, resulting in the victim sustaining his injuries.   The victim has since succumbed to his injuries.  His name is not being released.   The investigation continued by members of the Homicide Unit and as a result a 17 year old male from Winnipeg has been charged with Manslaughter.   He has been detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit.  Anyone who was at the party and witnessed the incident but has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6508.     DRUG OFFENCE ARREST – C13-175542 On Saturday, August 31, 2013 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were at a residence in the 1st 100 block of Hutton Street on an unrelated matter when drugs and firearms were observed.   Three males within the residence were arrested and taken into custody.   The following was seized:   · Digital scales · Packaging material · 8.5 grams cocaine with a street value of $680.00 · 4 (2.85 grams) capsules of MDMA (Ecstasy) with a street value of $80.00 · 1 Mini-Uzi replica air gun with magazine · 1 Sig Sauer handgun replica air gun with magazine · 1 x .303 Rifle with magazine and attached scope · 7 rounds of 9mm ammunition · 5 rounds of 45 caliber ammunition · $4,930.00 in Canadian currency   Lloyd Rodney BEARDY 27 years of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences for his alleged involvement: Possessing substance for purposes of trafficking – COCAINE Possessing substance for purposes of trafficking – ECSTASY Possess Proceeds of Crime Breach of Firearms Regulation Unauthorized Possession of Firearm Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose He has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   The two other males were released without charge.   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.