News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, September 8, 2018   Weapons – Arrest: C18-196274   On September 7, at approximately 11:35 a.m., Central District General Patrol members were in the area of Sargent Avenue and Langside Street when they observed a male known to them on a bicycle committing an infraction of the Highway Traffic Act.   The male immediately attempted to flee on the bike; however, officers gave chase on foot and located him in the 500 block of Furby Avenue. He was observed to have a knife and was taken into custody without incident.   A search of the male resulted in the seizure of a can of bear spray and 3.5 grams of methamphetamine (estimated street value of $350).   Cory Jason Carvajal, a 33-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Possession of a Weapon (x2) - Possession of Scheduled Substance – Methamphetamine - Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition - Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x3)   He was detained in custody.   Fire – Investigation: C18-196859   On September 7, 2018, at approximately 11:00 p.m., emergency services responded to the report of a fire at a vacant residence in the 600 block of Manitoba Avenue.   AIR1 assisted with the fire by providing information from its thermal imaging/infrared camera at the request of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.    The nature of the fire is suspicious at this time.   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).   Assault with a Weapon – Investigation: C18-196505   On September 7, 2018, at approximately 3:15 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of an incident involving a vehicle at a business in the area of Gateway Road and McLeod Avenue.   A male victim had come across his vehicle which had been previously stolen earlier in the week from the Rossmere area. The victim attempted to stop the driver of the stolen vehicle but was dragged and injured. He was transported to hospital in stable condition.   The stolen vehicle was later recovered by police. No arrests have been made at this time.   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). 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.