News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, February 12, 2015   Firearm Investigation Arrests – C15-27891   On February 9, 2015, members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a residence in the area of Donwood Drive regarding a child welfare matter.   While in the residence, officers made contact with a male and a female occupant. Investigation revealed an outstanding arrest warrant involving the male. Several firearms and a quantity of ammunition were also located within the residence.   Further examination of the seized firearms has determined that a shotgun seized from the residence is the property of the Winnipeg Police Service.   The shotgun had previously been identified as missing from a marked cruiser car on May 26, 2014, and had since been modified.   As of August 2014, shotguns are no longer kept in cruiser cars and are secured in the station when not signed out to an on-duty member. An inventory has been conducted and all Service firearms are accounted for.   A 28-year-old female and 30-year-old male have been charged with numerous firearm related offences and were remanded into custody.   The investigation regarding the stolen Winnipeg Police Service shotgun is on-going and further details will be provided as they become available.        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.