News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, December 20, 2013 PROJECT DISSOLVE TACKLESTRAFFICKING OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION   The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to combating the on-going health and safety concerns specifically regarding the trafficking of pharmaceuticals in public areas along Main Street between Sutherland Avenue and Selkirk Avenue.    District 3 Community Support and Organized Crime Units recently teamed up with Public Prosecution Service of Canada and initiated "PROJECT DISSOLVE".   This effort resulted in a number of arrests with further arrests expected.   Justin JACOBSON 26 years of Winnipeg has been charged with: CC 145(5.1) Fail to Comply with Conditions of Undertaking Given by Officer in Charge x 4 CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: CANNABIS MARIHUANA CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: to wit: CO-CODAMOL (TYLENOL 3) x 2 CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: to wit: CODEINE CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: to wit: HYDRO-MORPHONE (DILAUDID) CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: to wit: OXY-CODONE with ACETAMINOPHEN (PERCOCET) CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: to wit: DIAZEPAM (Valium) HTA 225(1) Drive while disqualified He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   Tiffany STEVENSON 22 years of Winnipeg has been charged with: CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: ALPRAZOLAM (XANAX) CC 733.1(1) Fail to Comply with Probation Order CC 145(3) Fail to Comply with Recognizance by Judge/Justice – Condition She was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   Andrea DNISTRANSKY 26 years of Winnipeg has been charged with: CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance  to wit: HYDRO-MORPHONE (DILAUDID) CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: CODEINE CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance CANNABIS MARIHUANA She was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   Cynthia GENAILLE 43 years of Winnipeg has been charged with: CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: ALPRAZOLAM (XANAX) CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: to wit: OXY-CODONE with ACETAMINOPHEN (PERCOCET) She was released via Recognizance.   Brian DUCHARME 47 years of Winnipeg has been charged with: CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance, to wit: ALPRAZOLAM (XANAX) CC 733.1(1) Fail to Comply with Probation Order He was released via Recognizance.   Lydia BULL 29 years of Winnipeg has been charged with: CDS Act 5(1) Traffic in Scheduled Substance to wit: TEMAZEPAM She was released via Recognizance.   "We have heard throughout the policing community that the illicit distribution of pharmaceuticals has become a health and safety issue across Canada," said Inspector Cam Baldwin, Divisional Commander District 3.  "This same concern was expressed at several community forums we hosted in the North End this spring.    "Manitoba Police Services and the RCMP will continue to address these safety and health concerns; through enforcement, and continuing our  partnerships with government and health care providers tackle this wide reaching problem cooperatively."   Locally, the Winnipeg Police Service continues to work with community partners in the Point Douglas and William Whyte areas – and welcomes input from other committed groups and organizations - to promote awareness and facilitate solutions to deter illegal and unethical pharmaceutical drug distribution in the future.   Several partners will be present at today's news conference to speak to the wide reaching effect this illegal activity has on health and safety.     FATAL RESIDENTIAL FIRE – C13-240269 As previously reported in the media, on December 19, 2013 shortly before 9:00 p.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 300 block of Tyndall Avenue for the report of a residential fire.   A 73 year old female was transported to hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to her injuries.  Next of kin has been notified and her name will not be released.   Damage is estimated at $200,000.00.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Arson Strike Force.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARREST – C13-258576 On December 16, 2013 the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a theft.  A cab driver advised that a customer had stolen property from him and then fled.  A description of the female suspect was provided.   On December 17, 2013 at approximately 1:15 a.m. a cab driver picked up a customer in the 1st 100 block of Manor House Court.  Upon reaching the destination requested the customer produced a weapon and demanded money from the driver.  The driver refused and during a scuffle with the suspect he received a minor injury.  The suspect fled with property belonging to the cab driver.   Members of the District 3 Crime Unit continued with the investigation and were able to identify a suspect.   On December 19, 2013 the suspect was located and arrested without incident for her alleged involvement.   Jennifer JOHNSTON 31 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Robbery, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose & Theft Under $5000.00.   She was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   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. 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