News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, May 12, 2015     Suspicious Male Update – C15-70750 As previously released, on April 9, 2015, at approximately 9:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a suspicious male in the 300 block of Kingston Crescent.   Officers spoke with the complainant who advised that around 7:15 p.m. his daughters, aged 7 & 10 years, were playing at Kingston Park with other neighbourhood children.  An unknown male in a pick-up truck pulled up and called the children over, showing them a cat.  The male told the children he had found the cat and wanted them to go with him to help locate its home.   A nearby parent attended and began questioning the male who then fled in the truck.   A suspect and vehicle description, including the Firefighter specialty licence plate was provided.   The investigation continued by members of the East District Crime Unit.   On April 13, 2015, the investigator assigned received a phone call from a male who advised that he had seen the media release and that it was he who had been involved in the incident and identified himself as a City of Winnipeg fire fighter.  He went on to say that while on his way to meet a friend in the area of Churchill Drive he came into contact with a cat that appeared lost. The male took the cat with hopes to take it to a shelter or find the rightful owner.   Prior to attending to his friend's residence, the male stopped in the area and spoke to an area resident about the lost cat. That resident took the cat as one of his kids was interested in keeping it should the rightful owner not be located.   The actions of the male, who initially located the cat, were perceived as suspicious by other area residents and reported to police. As a result of the investigation, nothing criminal or inappropriate occurred.      The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank members of the public and media for their assistance in this matter.     Weapons Arrests – C15-95131 On May 11, 2015 shortly after 4:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to the 800 block of Corydon Avenue for the report of a Well Being call.  Information provided was that the sounds of an argument could be heard, possibly a family dispute.   Officers arrived to find 5 males within the suite. Weapons and drug paraphernalia were observed in plain view and the five males were taken into custody.  The suite was subsequently secured.   Members of the West District Crime Unit continued with the investigation and obtained a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant.  The investigation resulted in the seizure of the following: Ruger P89 9mm semi-automatic handgun with ammunition Bear spray Machete Small quantity of marihuana Drug paraphernalia $2200.00 in Canadian currency Mohammed Hamed ABID, 24 years of Winnipeg along with Andre St Clare GLENN (30), Johnathan Patrick HEBRADA-WALTERS (29), Daniel Joseph PORQUEZ (20) & Christopher Jordan J WALTERS (21), all of Edmontonare facing numerous drug and weapons related charges.   All were detained 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.