News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, March 18, 2015         Single Motor Vehicle Collision – C15-54286   On March 17, 2015, at approximately 11:45 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members were travelling eastbound on Grant Avenue approaching Kenaston Boulevard when officers observed people flagging down their patrol unit and a large amount of smoke coming from the area of a condominium block.   Upon approach, a vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, which had spread up the wall of the building. Officers immediately attended and pulled the male from the vehicle.   The 65-year-old driver was transported from the scene and is expected to make a full recovery.   No injuries were sustained to either officer or the 21-year-old male who had also attended to this collision and had attempted to remove the driver from his vehicle.    Damage to the property and vehicle are estimated at $95,000.     Sexual Assault – R15-19723 On March 16, 2015, the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a sexual assault that had occurred earlier that day at approximately 10:00 a.m., in the 700 block of Main Street.   The 29-year-old victim related that a male suspect approached and engaged her in conversation.  He suddenly produced a weapon and asked if she wanted to perform a sex act.  The victim declined and the suspect left.   The victim was not injured.   The suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 5'4" tall with a skinny build.  He had a 2" scar on his left cheek and a large 'hickey' or bruise on the left side of his neck.  He was wearing a black jacket, green, zippered hoodie with a face logo on the front of the hood and track pants.   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).     Financial Robbery- C15- 53937 On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at approximately 1:40 p.m. Winnipeg Service Police Members responded to a bank in the 300 block of Broadway for the report of robbery that had just occurred.   Upon arrival officers learned that a suspect male had attended to a female teller, demanding money and indicated that he was armed.   The suspect was provided with an undisclosed amount of money before he fled.   The suspect is described as: Male, approximately 50 years of age, approximately 5'4" to 5'8" tall with an average build and reddish hair. He was wearing a blue jean jacket and a hoodie.   This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone who has any information is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).      Homicide- Update- Arrest- C12-73742 As previously released, on April 24, 2012, at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service and emergency services personnel responded to the area of Notre Dame Avenue and Balmoral Street regarding a stabbing.   A 26-year-old male, later identified as Daniel William Hall, was located lying on the roadway and transported to the hospital in life-threatening condition.   On April 27, 2012, the victim succumbed to his injuries.   On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, officers came into contact with a 20-year-old male during a call for service.  This male provided information relative to this 2012 investigation and he was subsequently turned over to members of the Homicide Unit.   As a result of his alleged involvement, the 20-year-old from Winnipeg is facing the following charges:   Second Degree Murder Fail to Comply with Condition of Recognizance This investigation is continuing.   Investigators are seeking anyone who may have information or knowledge about this incident to contact the Homicide Unit at (204) 986-6508.      Motor Vehicle Collision- Arrest- C15-54223 On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, shortly before 10:00 p.m., emergency services personnel were dispatched to the area of Higgins Avenue and McCarthur Street for the report of a vehicle that had struck a house.   Fire fighters extricated the passenger from vehicle, before both male occupants, 24 and 27 years, were transported by paramedics to the hospital in non-life threatening condition.   As a result of the continued investigation by Division 11 and 13 members, the 24-year-old driver has been charged with Driving While Ability Impaired.   He has been released to appear in court at a later date.     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. 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