News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, May 6, 2015         Erratic Driver Arrest – C15-90849 On May 5, 2015 at approximately 8:30 p.m., a grey Chevrolet Cavalier was observed 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.   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 abandoned Cavalier in the area of Eldrige Avenue and Elmhurst Road. The suspect was not located at that time.   Earlier this morning, officers located and took custody of the 21-year-old male suspect.   Members of the West District Crime Unit continue to investigate.   The 21-year-old male is facing numerous Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences.         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.