News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, February 9, 2018      Carjacking – Arrest: C18-28447 On February 8, 2018, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Winnipeg Police responded to a report of an attempted carjacking that had just occurred at the intersection of Albert St. and McDermot Ave. The victim, a male in his 20's, had remotely started his vehicle which was running with the doors locked. As they approached the vehicle the victim and a friend were confronted by a male who demanded the keys and motioned to indicate that he had a weapon. The suspect was handed the keys but was unable to unlock the vehicle. The suspect left and began looking into other vehicles. Police arrived and while speaking to the victim the suspect returned to the intersection. Officers attempted to arrest the suspect and were forced to use a conducted energy weapon to subdue the accused.     Dakota Francis RICHARD, 22, has been charged with: - Robbery (Carjacking) - Resist Peace Officer - Identity Fraud He was detained in custody. For further information contact either: Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer Constable Tammy Skrabek, 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.