News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Arson Arrest – C16-127535 Winnipeg Police have arrested a 26-year-old male from Winnipeg. Alexander CAMPBELL is facing the following charges: - Assault - Choke to Overcome Resistance - Arson – Disregard Life - Arson – Property - Possess Incendiary Materials - Fail to Comply Recognizance x 4 - Fail to Comply Probation Campbell was charged as a result of a number of incidents occurring in the 100 block of Jarvis Avenue that occurred June 20, 2016 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Police initially received a report of an assault at this location. A 45-year-old female victim was able to flee her residence after being assaulted by a suspect who was known to her. Shortly after this report Winnipeg Emergency Services received a report of a fire at an apartment at the same location. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services responded to a working fire in the 3-story building. A number of residents were trapped inside, however, firefighters were able to remove extract all the victims. A total of 21 people were successfully removed. Five occupants were transported to hospital, one in critical condition. One firefighter was treated at the scene for a non-life-threatening injury. Damage is estimated at $200,000. The fire appears to have been deliberately started in a third floor stair well. At approximately 12:15 a.m. general patrol units located the suspect – Campbell in the 500 block of Stella Avenue. Campbell was detained in custody.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs 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.