News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, October 20, 2014   Sexual Assault Arrest – C14-217858 On October 11, 2014 the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a sexual assault that had occurred on a transit bus earlier that day.   Officers met with a 19-year-old vulnerable person and learned that at approximately 11:00 a.m. she had been seated near the rear of the bus when an unknown male had sat down beside her.  The male then proceeded to sexually assault her and then attempted to take her off the bus.  The accused was confronted by a passenger and subsequently exited the bus.   The victim was not physically injured during the incident.   Members of the Sex Crimes Unit continued with the investigation and were able to identify a suspect.  On October 16th the suspect was located and arrested without incident in area of Maroons Road and Empress Street.   William Perry BUSHIE 46 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Sexual Assault and Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance for his alleged involvement.   He was detained in custody.     Firearm Warrant Arrests – C14-222052 Recently, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Street Crime Unit became involved in an investigation regarding firearms.  As a result, a Firearms Search Warrant was applied for and granted for a residence in the 1st 100 block of Desharnais Street.   On October 17, 2014, just prior to the search warrant being executed, the investigation lead to several persons being arrested for both drug and firearms offences.   At approximately 1:45 p.m. with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team the warrant was executed.  As a result of the arrests and subsequent search of the residence the following was located and seized: 12 gauge sawed off shotgun loaded with five rounds of ammunition 53 rounds of .22 calibre ammunition, 6 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 2 shotgun shells 91 grams of powdered cocaine with an estimated street value of $9,100.00 $3010.00 in Canadian currency Multiple cell phones, money counter Mohammed Waquas ARAIN 30 years and Jordan Colin CONNOLLY 22 years, both of Winnipeghave been charged with the following offences for their alleged involvement: Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - COCAINE Possess Proceeds of Crime Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 2 Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized Both were detained in custody.   Three females, 20, 23 & 44 years of age along with one male, 18 years of age, all of Winnipeg are facing numerous charges for their alleged involvement.   All four were released via Promise to Appear.     Sexual Assault – C14-223633 On October 19, 2014 at approximately 10:30 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of sexual assault.   Officers met with the 20 year old victim who advised that shortly before 9:00 a.m. she had been waiting in the bus shelter at Fort Street and Graham Avenue when an unknown male entered.  The male struck up a conversation and then asked for money.  It was at this point that the suspect inappropriately touched the victim.  The victim immediately left the shelter and boarded a bus.  She was not injured.   The suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 45-50 years of age, 5'9" tall, approximately 320 pounds with short black hair and a mole near his right eye.  He was wearing light coloured blue jeans, brown shirt with the word "QUEENS' in red on the front and brown shoes.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Sex Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6245 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).   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.