News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, December 31, 2013 SEARCH WARRANT ARRESTS – C13-267963 Recently, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Street Crime Unit became involved in an investigation regarding the dealing of drugs out of a residence in the 800 block of Aberdeen Avenue.  As a result of the investigation a Controlled Drug and Substances (CDSA) search warrant was applied for and granted.   On December 31 shortly before 2:00 a.m. the warrant was executed with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team.  Three people within the residence were arrested without incident.  A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of the following: Loaded 12 gauge shotgun with additional ammunition 9 rocks of crack cocaine 1 80mg tablet of Oxycontin 18 grams of marihuana Drug paraphernalia Robert Mitchell BROWN 23 years, Megan EDNIE 21 years & Matthew Joseph HOLLOHAN 30 years all of Winnipeg have been charged with several drug and firearm related offences for their alleged involvement.   All were detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C13-267865 On December 30, 2013 at approximately 9:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a commercial robbery at a restaurant in the 1000 block of St. Mary's Road.   Responding members met with employees who advised that two males with their identities concealed had entered the store.  Once at the counter one of the males ordered some food.  When the clerk opened the till the second male sprayed her with a noxious substance while the first male grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash from the till.  Both suspects then fled on foot.   The 17 year old clerk was treated for non- life threatening injuries.  The second employee was not injured.   There are no suspect descriptions.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     FIREARMS INVESTIGATION – C13-268043 On December 31, 2013 shortly after 2:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to the 700 block of Beverley Street for the report of a male armed with a firearm.   Upon police arrival people were seen running from the area.  A foot pursuit resulted in the apprehension of two fleeing suspects.   A firearm was recovered.   There were no injuries and no shots were fired.   Several people are currently in custody and no further information is available at this time.   The investigation is in the early stages and is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).   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.