News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, December 9, 2013       DRUG AND FIREARM INVESTIGATION – ARRESTS   C13-251036 In December 2013, East District, West District and Division 11Community Support Unit members, with the assistance of Patrol officers, members of the Tactical Support Team and Safer Neighbourhoods (Manitoba Justice) became involved in a drug investigation.   Initially, the investigation led to a traffic stop which took place on December 7th, 2013 at 5:50 p.m. in the area of Thames Avenue and Watt Street. Three occupants, consisting of a39 year-old male, 30 year-old female and a 15 year-old male were arrested and taken into custody.   A Controlled Drug and Substance Act search warrant was then executed at two residences located in the 500 block of Chalmers Avenue. A 21 year-old female was located inside one of the residences and arrested.   A search of the homes resulted in officers locating and seizing the following items:   12 oz. - Methamphetamine - estimated street value - $90,000.00 2.5 lbs. – Marijuana – estimated street value - $7,500.00 An additional 25 grams of marijuana Digital scales Sawed-off rifle x 2 Assault rifle x 2 Hunting rifle Shotgun Several hundred rounds of ammunition Several (throwing) knives – Prohibited weapons Brass knuckles x 2 Bear spray Several cellular phones Eight ball Other drug related paraphernalia   The four accused in this matter are facing numerous drug and weapon related offences. One male remains outstanding. The investigation is continuing.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – ARREST   C13-251275 As previously released –on August 23, 2013 shortly after 10:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a gas bar located in the 1400 block of St. Mary's Road for the report of a robbery incident.   Responding members met with a 39 year-old clerk.  She advised that a lone male, while concealing his identity, attended behind the counter where he proceeded to steal an undisclosed amount of money. The clerk was not injured and the suspect fled.   On December 7, 2013, at 12:15 a.m., a male suspect entered a convenience store located in the 700 block of St. Mary's Road and confronted a 27 year-old male employee. The armed suspect demanded money and fled the business with an undisclosed amount. No one was injured.   The investigation led to the identification of the male suspect. At 1:30 a.m., officers attended to a residence located in the St. Vital area and arrested the male allegedly involved.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued the investigation.   Jeremiah MURDOCK, 29 years-oldhas been charged with the following offences:   Armed Robbery – weapon/imitation Robbery with violence Disguise with intent   He remains in custody.     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.