News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, May 7, 2015         Update - Erratic Driver Arrest – C15-90849 As previously released - On May 5, 2015 at approximately 8:30 p.m., a grey Chevrolet Cavalier was reported to be driving erratically through the baseball fields and Skateboard Park at Marj Edey Park, located in the area of Ridgewood Avenue and Fairmont Road.   The driver of the suspect vehicle proceeded to speed across the baseball fields where children were playing and adults were present. The suspect entered the skateboard park eventually returning to the baseball fields before fleeing eastbound on Wilkes Avenue. The driver was also observed to narrowly miss an on-coming train in the area at the time.   As a result of the manner of driving by the suspect, several people in the area were forced to run for their safety.  A 25-year-old male was struck by the Cavalier however he sustained minor injuries. Three other pedestrians were identified as being nearly-struck by the suspect vehicle during the entire incident.     At one point while the vehicle was doing donuts in the field, it slowed down and a male known to the driver got in. A short time later, the male passenger jumped from the moving vehicle fearing for his safety.   Officers located the heavily damaged abandoned Cavalier in the area of Eldridge Avenue and Elmhurst Road.   On May 6, 2015 at 7:50 a.m., Andrew Scott PENNER, 21 years-old was located and arrested in the area of Loudon Road.   Members of the West District Crime Unit continued to investigate.   PENNER has been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement:   Criminal negligence cause bodily harm Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle cause bodily harm Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle Fail to stop at scene of an accident Assault with a weapon x 4 Fail to comply with condition of a recognizance x 2 Fail to comply with probation order   Highway Traffic Act Offences Drive without driver's liability insurance Drive without licence or with invalid licence Proceed across a railway crossing while a traffic control device is signalling the proximity or passing of a train Disobey traffic control device Mischief under $5000.00/Obstruct in enjoyment   He remains in custody.             For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, 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.