News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, September 25, 2018   Robbery - Investigation: C18-210471 On September 24, 2018, at approximately 7:00 a.m., emergency services personnel responded to a report of a female being assaulted in the area of Maplewood Ave. and Osborne St. An adult female was located and transported to hospital in stable condition. Officers learned the victim was walking northbound in the east lane of Osborne St. when she was confronted by two males and knocked to the ground. One male produced a firearm while the suspects attempted to take the victim's backpack. An adult male walking in the area approached; the suspects pointed a firearm at him and fled. The female victim sustained minor injuries. This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). Homicide - Investigation: C18-210830 On September 24, 2018, at approximately 4:00 p.m., emergency services personnel responded to a report of a male assaulted in the railway underpass on McPhillips St. near Logan Ave. The male was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. No further information is available at this time. The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit.  Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477). Homicide – Arrest: C18-209807 On September 23, 2018, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Winnipeg Police responded to an assault that was occurring in front of a residence in the 400 block of Redwood Avenue. General Patrol officers arrived while the assault was still in progress. The victim, a 73-year-old male, was conveyed to hospital in critical condition having been the victim of a violent assault where he sustained serious upper-body injuries. A male youth was arrested at the scene. He was charged with Aggravated Assault and Fail to Comply with Sentence x 2 regarding this incident. In addition, the youth also faced other charges in relation to a number of other violent incidents: - Robbery with Firearm & Possession of Weapon (August 23, 2018) - Break & Enter Commit Robbery, Point Firearm, Utter Threats, Possess Weapon, Unauthorized Possession of Weapon (August 23, 2018) - Warrant of Arrest (August 25, 2018) - Warrant of Arrest (August 31, 2018) The accused was detained in custody. On September 24, 2018, the victim, while in hospital, succumbed to his injuries. As a result, the accused has now been charged with Second Degree Murder. He remains in custody. Stolen Vehicle and Theft Investigations – Arrests: R18-59344 On September 24, 2018, at approximately 1:50 a.m., West District General Patrol officers observed a vehicle driving in the area of Notre Dame Ave. and St. James St. Computer checks indicated the vehicle had been stolen. Additional resources were requested including K-9 and the Tactical Support Team. No pursuit was undertaken and the vehicle was followed to the 300 block of Blake St. where the occupants abandoned it. With the assistance of a K9 unit and the Tactical Support Team 5 suspects (4 adults and a youth) were arrested without incident. The subsequent investigation revealed that 3 of those arrested were suspects in numerous thefts from liquor marts. David ACKABEE, 21, was charged with Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and FTC Recognizance. Ackabee was also charged in relation to 7 separate thefts from liquor marts where $3,900 in merchandise was stolen. Manny Rae CHUDRICK, 19, was charged with Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and Mischief. Chudrick was also charged in connection with 10 separate thefts from liquor marts where $6,400 in merchandise was stolen. A 16-year-old female was charged with Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x 2, Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Undertaking x 2. This youth was also charged in connection with 38 separate thefts from liquor marts where $18,500 in merchandise was stolen. A 19-year-old female and a 21-year-old female were each charged with Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Over $5,000. They were released on Promises to Appear.   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. 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