News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, January 7, 2014     HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - ARREST   C14-0002020 As previously released -On January 3, 2014 at 4:30 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a suite located in the 200 block of Fernwood Avenue regarding a sudden death incident.   A male occupant identified as Keith George MCFEE, 69 years-old was located deceased within the suite. As a result of the investigation, upper body injuries were observed.    Members of the Homicide Unit continued the investigation with the assistance of Patrol members, Forensic Identification and Street Crime Unit members.   Between December 26 and 27, 2013, MCFEE and a 31 year-old female were together in his suite located on Fernwood Avenue consuming alcohol. The two became involved in an argument which escalated to the point where the female produced a weapon and fatally assaulted MCFEE.   The female fled the residence in the victim's vehicle and later abandoned it in the area of Logan Avenue and Laura Street.   On January 6, 2014, Leanne May HENDERSON, 31 years-old of Winnipeg was located and arrested while in the area of the 500 block of William Avenue.   HENDERSON has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder and Theft over $5000.00 due to her alleged involvement.   She was detained as the Provincial Remand Centre.   This incident identifies the 25th homicide of 2013.      PUBLIC ADVISORY – STOLEN VEHICLES DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER The Winnipeg Police Service is actively involved with a number of initiatives aimed at reducing auto theft. Since early 2004, there has been an approximate 85% reduction in auto theft within the City of Winnipeg.   Although the reductions have been significant, more work need to be done and public assistance is required.   During the month of December 2013, 166 vehicles were stolen. The circumstances are as follows:     52 (31%) of the vehicles were left running with the keys in the ignition when they were stolen   34 (20%) of the vehicles had keys stolen or missing (jackets, purses/backpacks left unattended in public areas)   15 (9%) of the vehicles were stolen by using spare keys that were left in the vehicle (glove compartment, console etc.)   These scenarios represent 101 vehicles (60%) of the total vehicles stolen during the month of December.   The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting vehicle owners to never leave their vehicles unattended, running or not, for any length of time while the keys are in the ignition.   Always ensure that vehicles keys are secure and don't leave spare keys hidden within the vehicle.   Fewer stolen vehicles on Winnipeg streets reduce the potential for serious collisions and harm to the public. The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to creating further reductions in order to protect public safety and the property of citizens.   For more information regarding auto theft reduction visit:   http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/TakeAction/auto_theft.stm     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.