News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Friday, January 24th 2014 PROJECT FALLING STAR In April 2013, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Street Crime Unit initiated Project Falling Star, a lengthy investigationstrategically targeting members of the Manitoba Warriors Street Gang.   The Manitoba Warriors have been known topromote illicit drug sales and commit numerous acts of violence that is linked to the territorial disputes related to drug distribution networks.   As a result of information gathered, "Project Falling Star" focussed on specific drug cells within the gang.   Certain investigative techniques were utilized, which resulted in evidence being gathered to support criminal code charges on 57 Manitoba Warriors and / or associates.  7 CDSA search warrants and 3 Firearms warrants were executed throughout the project.   On January 16th, 2014 members of the Street Crime Unit, Tactical Support Team and Uniform Patrol members concluded the project by conducting a search warrant at a location in the 700 block of Main Street. As a result of evidence gathered, the following individuals were charged with the following offences due to their alleged involvement:   Robert Henry (51 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 2 Michael Flett (49 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 7 Ryan Williams (35 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 3 Nelson Murdock (44 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 2 Deidra Berens (29 years-old) CDSA 5(1)   As a result of the nine month investigation, Arrest warrants were obtained for 22 members charged with the following offences due to their alleged involvement:   Corrine Hogan (49 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 6 Dakota Saskowski (20 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 3 Mark Parkhill (50 years-old) CDSA 5(1) Matthew Hollohan (30 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 2, FTC Recognizance x 2 Harkinder Gill (42 years-old) CDSA 5(1) Matthew Moore (32 years-old) CDSA 5(1), FTC Probation Order Kyle Henry (24 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 3 Eduardo Campos (23 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 2, FTC UTJ x 2 Timothy Durocher (23 years-old) CDSA 5(1) Kathleen Shellrude (37 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 2 Justin Pranteau (22 years-old) CDSA 5(1), FTC Probation Order Robert Muminawatum (28 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 2, FTC Probation Order x 2 Amanda Parisian (27 year-old) CDSA 5(1) Vanessa Bone (21 years-old) CDSA 5(1) x 2, FTC Probation Order x 2 Robert Champagne (31 years-old) CDSA 5(1) Desi Courchene (27 years-old) CDSA 5(1)   Warrants of Arrest have been issued for the following two individuals.  Monica Marie THOMAS, 34 years CDSA 5(1) – Traffic in Scheduled Substance – COCAINE x 2 Fail To Comply with Recognizance x 2          Connor Todd SECH, 19 years CDSA 5(1) – Traffic in Scheduled Substance - COCAINE     Three male youths have also been arrested and charged along with one male youth who is still outstanding:   (16 year-old male) CDSA 5(1), FTC UTJ (16 year old-male) CDSA 5(1) x 2, FTC Probation Order x 2 (17 year old-male) CDSA 5(1), FTC Probation Order (17 year-old male) CDSA 5(1) x2, FTC Recognizance x 2 - male wanted   The following items were seized during the investigation:   DRUGS SEIZED:   824 rocks of crack cocaine (1/4 grams a piece) - street value $16,480.00 2.5 ounces of powder cocaine - street value $ 4500.00 3 grams methamphetamine - street value $600.00 140 grams of marihuana - street value $1400.00   CASH SEIZED:   $13,500.00 cash   FIREARMS SEIZED:   Loaded sawed off pump action shotgun with shortened stock Loaded sawed off 12 gauge shotgun Stevens Loaded sawed off 12 gauge shotgun Sawed off 12 gauge break action shotgun Smith and Wesson .357 magnum revolver handgun Maverick 12 gauge shotgun Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun Winchester model 34 33-30 rifle CBC .22 calibre rifle Cooey model 38-22 calibre rifle 12 gauge pump action shotgun 12 gauge shotgun Pellet gun x 2 Air soft gun 1 stock and barrel for a Maverick 12 gauge shotgun 1 stock and 1 barrel for a Cooey shotgun   AMMUNITION SEIZED:   (65) 12 Gauge shot gun shells (12) .38 Special ammunition shells   BALLISTIC VESTS:   1 military fragmentation ballistic vest 3 ballistic vests 1 Manitoba Warrior ballistic vest   ADDITIONAL ITEMS SEIZED:   1 stun gun Brass knuckles Nun chucks Numerous weigh scales Miscellaneous drug packaging material Numerous cellular phones 3 x Machete's Numerous assorted Manitoba Warrior patches and rockers Numerous Manitoba Warrior vests (with Top and Bottom Rockers) Numerous Manitoba Warrior support wear items including:   White Manitoba Warrior tank top White Manitoba Warrior jersey Black Manitoba Warrior jersey   ********************************************************************************************************   CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (CPTSD) INITIATIVE   Chief Clunis' vision for creating a culture of safety for the Citizens of Winnipeg includes a shift from employing solely traditional enforcement techniques.   By definition, Crime Prevention through Social Development (CPTSD) involves long-term, integrated actions that deal with the root causes of crime. Its aim is to reduce risk factors that start people, particularly children and youth, on the road to crime, and to build protective factors that may mitigate those risks.   In the spring of 2013, the Winnipeg Police Service Street Crime Unit re-aligned under the command of Division 40 Organized Crime Division.   As a result, a targeted prevention approach centered toward at-risk youths vulnerable to joining gangs was established.   The development of this program aligns with crime prevention through social development strategies by: Identifying At-Risk Youth and younger siblings of active gang members. Ensuring follow-up and intervention with the assistance of Community Relations and School Resource Officers is completed. Efforts are made to reach out to families to ensure they are connected with resources to prevent their children from being involved with any other gang. The assignment of Community Relations members to attend to the families and offer support and direction to change the dynamics of families, peer groups and neighbourhoods Crime Prevention Through Social Development is where people and organizations work together to make our communities healthy, safe and sustainable into the future.   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. 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