 Thursday, October 11, 2018
Child Sexual Abuse Imagery – Arrest: R18-65043
In early October 2018, the Winnipeg Police Service's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit entered into an investigation regarding child sexual abuse imagery being sent on an online storage and cloud computing service. The provider had notified the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the United States who in turn alerted the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre in Ottawa and the Winnipeg Police Service.
During the morning of October 10, 2018, members of the ICE Unit took a male into custody and executed a search warrant at a residence in the Fort Rouge area. An electronic device displaying child sexual abuse images was located and seized. Other electronic devices were also seized.
Gary Anthony Shady, a 72-year-old male of Winnipeg,has been charged with:
- Possession of Child Pornography
He has been detained in custody.
Information or tips regarding the online sexual exploitation of children can be made at https://www.cybertip.ca/.
Strongarm Robbery & Assault – Investigation: C18-224510 & C18-224525
On October 10, 2018, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service received a report of a robbery that had occurred in the area of Portage Avenue and Vaughan Street.
An 18-year-old female exchange student from Germany had been crossing Portage Avenue in the area when a female suspect began to follow her. As she got to the intersection, the suspect began to hit the exchange student's bag and continued to follow her. The suspect then slapped the exchange student twice and stole her phone, wallet, identification and personal papers. She then fled the area on a transit bus.
After boarding the bus, the suspect later began to harass passengers and was asked to leave the bus by the driver. The suspect confronted the female bus driver, shoved her and spit in her face before fleeing the bus in the area of Panet Road and Keenleyside Street.
The suspect is described as being Caucasian or Metis in appearance, in her 20's (age), with a skinny build, 5'3"-5'4" in height and having shoulder-length dark hair with copper/red ends. She was wearing a black jacket with a fur hood and dark jeans.
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).
Firearms – Arrest: C18-224522
On October 10, 2018, at approximately 7:25 p.m. Drug Enforcement Unit members were in the area of Main Street and College Avenue when they observed a taxi cab driving evasively. Officers followed the cab and attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Andrews Street and Boyd Avenue when the two rear passengers opened a door and attempted to quickly walk away while the cab was still in motion.
At this time, officers observed the black pistol grip of a firearm concealed in the waistband of one of the males. Both males were immediately taken into custody.
Upon searching the male the suspected firearm, a .22 calibre lever-action rifle was found in his pant leg. The firearm was seized.
Keifer Stone Bruce, a 22-year-old male, of Winnipeg,has been charged with:
- Possession of a Weapon
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order (x3)
He was detained in custody.
The other male was released without charges. |
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:   | |
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