News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, June 7, 2014       Update - Serious Assault Investigation Arrest - C14-43973 As previously released - On March 1, 2014 at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to a bar located in the 700 block of Maryland Street regarding a fight involving two male suspects.   Attending members located a 60 year-old male victim with serious upper body injuries.   The investigation revealed that a verbal altercation erupted between two males and the victim. The dispute escalated at which time the victim was physically assaulted.   The suspects fled and the victim was transported to hospital.   The investigation continued by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.   Investigators requested the public's assistance and surveillance photos of the suspects were made public. Due to this assistance, one of the suspects was identified and arrested.   On June 7, 2014, Farrell ROSS, 25 years-old of Winnipeg was located and arrested. He has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:   Aggravated Assault Breach of Recognizance Fail to Comply with Probation Order   He remains in custody.   The investigation continues.        Serious Assault - Arrest – C14-118306 On June 7, 2014 at approximately 2:50 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Burnell Street regarding a fight involving two males.   The two had previously been socializing and consuming alcohol when a 26 year-old male began physically assaulting a 25 year-old male. The altercation continued resulting in the victim sustaining numerous cuts and lacerations.   The victim eventually fled the suite on foot at which time police were notified. Patrol and Tactical Support Unit members responded.   The victim was located in the area of Ellice Avenue/Arlington Street and transported to hospital in stable condition.   The investigation continued by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.   Michael MCDONALD, 26 years-old of Winnipegwas arrested and charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:   Aggravated Assault Forcible Confinement Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm   He remains in custody.      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.