News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, March 13, 2014     MALE WANTED- SHOTS FIRED INVESTIGATION          C14-43571 On March 1, 2014 shortly after 6:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded for the report of a gun seen in the 1500 block of Alexander Avenue.   Attending officers, including Uniform and Tactical Support Team members arrived to find several people within the residence. The investigation revealed that one of the partygoers brandished a firearm during an unsuccessful attempt to rob another male.  During the incident the firearm was discharged, after which the suspect fled.  No injuries were incurred.   The continued investigation by Division 11 Crime Unit members has resulted in the suspect male being identified.  As all attempts to locate this male have met with negative results, investigators are requesting the public's assistance in locating him.    Due to his alleged involvement, a warrant of arrest has been issued for Michael Tylor FLESS, 28 years of Winnipeg, for Robbery, Firearms related offences and Fail to comply with Probation Order.     FLESS is described as: 5'4" tall, 150 pounds with a medium build, fair complexion, short brown hair and blue eyes. Members of the public should not approach FLESS as he is considered to be armed and dangerous.  The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident or FLESS' whereabouts is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     2006 HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – ARREST               R10-85439 As previously released, the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit had arrested three males alleged to be responsible for the homicide of Steven PELLETIER, 29 years.  The homicide occurred on or about October 4, 2006, outside a residence located within the 500 block of Magnus Avenue.   On March 11th, 2014, Homicide investigators arrested a fourth male wanted in connection with this incident.    As a result of his alleged involvement, Clayton CAMPEAU, 34 years of Winnipeg has been charged with W/A: Accessory After the Fact to Murder.    CAMPEAU was remanded back into custody.       MALE WANTED - HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION              C14-14146 The Winnipeg Police Service is continuing to request the public's assistance in locating a male suspect wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred on January 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the 200 block of Andrews Street.   Officers located the victim, Justin DESMARAIS, 24 years old, deceased within the home.  It is believed that the deceased was involved in an altercation within the residence.   A male suspect has been identified and a Canada-Wide Warrant for 2nd Degree has been obtained for Justin Atelard CATCHEWAY, 30 years-old.      CATCHEWAY is described as:Male, Aboriginal, 5'10" tall, 260 pounds, with a heavy build, short straight black hair, pock-marked skin, a thin moustache/goatee and a tattoo on the right-side of his neck.   Police believe that CATCHEWAY is an associate of the Manitoba Warriors Street gang.  If he is observed, contact police immediately, he is not to be approached.   Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact members of the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 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.