News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, November 20, 2013     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARREST   C13-238311 On November 19th, 2013 at approximately 10:15 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to the 400 block of Selkirk Avenue for the report of a commercial robbery.   It was determined that a lone male with his identity concealed had entered the store and cigarettes. The clerks were not injured and the suspect fled.   At approximately 10:30 p.m. patrolling officers located a male youth matching the suspect description a few blocks away.   A 16 year-old male was arrested. He has been charged with:   Armed Robbery – Weapon/Imitation Disguise with Intent   He was detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.     GROW OPERATION – ARREST R13-85802 On October 23, 2013 members of the Marihuana Grow Operation Unit with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and District 4 Patrol members, executed a Controlled Drug & Substance Act search warrant at a residence located in the 400 block of Monroe Avenue.   Two males, 51 and 37 years-old were located inside the home and arrested.   A search of the home revealed the following:   530 Marihuana plants – estimated street value $593,600. Grow operation equipment - $9,500 234 grams of Marihuana – estimated street value $234 7 pieces of Crack Cocaine - $140 The 51 year-old male is facing the following charges: Production of Controlled Substance (Marihuana) Possessing Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Marihuana) The 37 year-old male is facing the following charges: Production of Controlled Substance (Marihuana) Possessing Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Marihuana) Possess Controlled Substance - Cocaine Both accused were 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.