News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Friday, July 8, 2016     Fatal Fire Now Homicide Investigation – C16-140291 As previously released, on July 7, 2016, at approximately 1:40 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 100 block of Austin Street North for a working fire in a multi-family residence. Several people were transported to hospital as a result of the fire. Two of the victims were pronounced deceased. The victims are a female, 51-years and a male, 61-years. Further information will be released as it becomes available. At this stage of the investigation evidence points to the fire being deliberately set. The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call (204) 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). Historical Sexual Assault Investigation – Arrest – C16-104521 During the summer of 2002 a male had regular contact with a young child.  The victim was sexually assaulted on numerous occasions during this period of time. On June 23, 2106 the victim reported these occurrences to police. Members of the Sex Crimes Unit initiated an investigation. On July 6, 2016 detectives arrested a 54-year-old male from Winnipeg and charged him with the following offences; - Sexual Assault - Sexual Exploitation - Sexual Interference The accused was released on a Promise to Appear. Sexual Exploitation – Arrest – R16-47339 The Winnipeg Police Service Counter Exploitation Unit, with the assistance of general patrol, Tactical Support Team and the Missing Persons Unit, have arrested a 53-year-old male and charged him with: - Sexual Assault  - Sexual Interference - Procuring a Person Under 18 Years of Age to Provide Sexual Services - Possess Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking Between March 1, 2016 and July 1, 2016 the accused would communicate with the victim, a 14-year-old female, through social media. The victim was transported to a residence in the 400 block of Furby Street. Sex was procured from victim in exchange for a combination of cash, prescription drugs, marihuana and alcohol. The victim made contact with the Counter Exploitation Unit on July 5, 2016 and an investigation was initiated. Eric GUNDMANDSON of Winnipeg has been remanded 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.