News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, October 3, 2014   Arson Arrest – C14-210995 On October 2, 2014 shortly before 11:00 p.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to a rooming house in the 400 block of Young Street for the report of a working fire.   Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended and were able to contain the fire to a single suite.  Four occupants within the residence escaped without injury.   Investigation by members of the Arson Strike Unit revealed that one of the residents had lit a fire within his suite and then left the residence, leaving the other four occupants unaware of the fire.   A 32-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the following charges for his alleged involvement: Arson with Disregard for Human Life Arson Causing Damage to Property Possession of Incendiary Material He was detained 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.