News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, November 10, 2013       DANGEROUS OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE – ARREST   C13-231252 On November 9, 2013 at approximately 11:45 p.m., District 3 Patrol members observed a black Dodge Avenger travelling westbound on Jarvis Avenue near King Street at a high rate of speed while disobeying a traffic control device (stop sign).   Officers attempted to stop the vehicle however, the driver continued at a high rate of speed having no regard for public safety.   Members of the Flight Operations Unit (Air1) and Canine Unit members quickly responded to assist.   The suspect vehicle continued northbound on King Street near Dufferin Avenue at which time additional traffic control devices were ignored.   Air1 maintained a visual on the suspect vehicle while communicating with Patrol and Canine Unit members.   The vehicle eventually stopped and the occupants fled to a residence in the area of the 300 block of Polson Avenue.   The driver was located and arrested. A 17 year-old male is facing the following charges:   Flight from police officer Dangerous operation – motor vehicle HTA – Disobey traffic control device HTA – Drive without a licence – with an invalid licence   He was released on 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.