News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, June 19, 2014       Mischief Endangering Life Arrests – C14-126985 On June 17, 2014, at approximately 10:15 p.m., three male youth attended to the overpass located at Pembina Highway and Bishop Grandin Boulevard and began throwing rocks at vehicles travelling in an eastbound direction.   The youth, having no regard for public safety proceeded to throw rocks at four vehicles causing damage estimated at a total of $2,500.00:   Nissan Versa Toyota Sienna Ford F150 Volkswagen Jetta   It should be noted that the vehicles involved were travelling at approximately 80 km/hr. when they were struck.   Three of the victims pulled over and began pursuing the youths on foot. A 22 year-old male victim caught up with one of the youth at which time he (victim) was assaulted to the upper body.   Attending members located and arrested two of the suspects with the assistance and cooperation of the victims involved.   While one of the youth was in police custody, an officer was assaulted to the upper body causing minor injuries.   A 13 year-old male is facing the following charges:   Mischief Endangering Life x 4 Assault Assault Peace Officer   A second 13 year-old male is facing the following charges:   Mischief Endangering Life x 4   Both males were released on a Promise to Appear.   The investigation is continuing regarding the third male youth, yet to be arrested.      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.