News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, June 21, 2014   Stolen Vehicle Arrests – C14-127943 On June 19, 2014 shortly after 1:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were patrolling in the area of Mountain Avenue & McPhillips Street where they observed a vehicle with several occupants, later learned to be stolen.   The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed, being driven erratically in an attempt to evade police.  The driver stopped in the area of Fife Street & Manor House Court and all suspects fled on foot.   A member of the Canine Unit was able to track two of the suspects to the 1st 100 block of Manor House Court where they were arrested without incident.   A small quantity of drugs, as well as weapons, was located during the incident.   Brian Michael GLADUE 25 years of Winnipeg has been charged with drug, weapon & property related offences for his alleged involvement.  He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   A 20 year old from Winnipeg is facing similar charges for his alleged involvement and was released via a Promise to Appear.     Assault With A Weapon Arrest – C14-129009 On June 20, 2014 at approximately 2:00 p.m. the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of an aggressive shoplifter at a store in the 400 block of River Avenue who, after having been apprehended, assaulted the 65 year old security officer and made good his escape.   The suspect ran north and while on the Osborne Street Bridge he assaulted two male pedestrians, 23 & 53 years of age, causing minor injury to both.   The suspect then ran into traffic, forcing vehicles to stop.  He damaged a van after which he was seen to run to the west side of the bridge and jump down onto the north bank of the Assiniboine River.   A member of the Winnipeg Police Forensics Services Unit, who had observed the incidents on the bridge, followed the suspect down to the river.  The officer was forced to utilize his pepper spray when, after being advised that he was under arrest, the suspect refused to comply with the officer's directions.  General Patrol members were quickly on scene to assist at which time the suspect produced a weapon, brandishing it at officers.  After repeated demands, the suspect eventually dropped the weapon and was taken into custody without further incident.   Alexander Allan Albert SANDERSON 25 years of Winnipeg has been charged with a multitude of offences for his alleged involvement.   He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   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.