News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, June 6, 2014       Commercial Robbery Arrest – C14-69095 On April 5, 2014 at approximately 8:00 p.m., an armed male suspect entered a food store located in the 600 block of Wellington Avenue and confronted staff.   While armed and disguised, the suspect demanded cash and began assaulting a 51 year-old male employee. A physical altercation continued for several minutes resulting in the victim sustaining multiple injuries.   The suspect eventually fled empty handed.   Police were notified and members of the Major Crimes Unit continued to investigate. As a result of the investigation, the male suspect was identified.   Cameron DELARONDE, 28 years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:   Robbery Disguise with Intent Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition Possession of a Weapon   He was remanded into custody.   The investigation is continuing.     Grow Operation Arrest – R14-33298 On June 4, 2014, members of the Marihuana Grow Operation Unit (MGO), with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and Uniform Patrol, executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence located on Trieste Way.    Searches conducted revealed the following seized items:                                                                                                                  435 Marihuana plants – estimated street value $487,200.00 8 ½ lbs. dry Marihuana – estimated street value $21,500.00 Grow operation equipment - valued at $6000.00 Canadian currency – over $3000.00   At approximately 4:30 p.m., a 39 year-old male was arrested in the area. He is facing the following offences:   Produce a Scheduled Substance – Marihuana Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose Trafficking – Marihuana Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime   The male was released on a Promise to Appear.      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.