News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, October 8, 2018   Stolen Vehicle – Arrests: C18-221376   On October 6, 2018, at approximately 11:20 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service received a report of a stolen vehicle. A support worker had discovered his sport utility vehicle had been stolen from the group home he was employed at in the St. John's neighbourhood.   On October 7, 2018, at approximately 1:00 a.m., AIR1 observed a sport utility vehicle matching the description of the stolen SUV travelling on the Arlington Street Bridge. Using AIR1's thermal imaging/infrared camera, the vehicle showed signs of significant heat consistent with a vehicle that had been recently driven at a high rate of speed and/or erratically.   AIR1 tracked the SUV as it continued to drive. As police vehicles converged in the area, the vehicle came to a stop in the area of Elgin Avenue and Kate Street and the two occupants fled on foot.   Officers were directed by AIR1 to the two suspects as they ran. One suspect was taken into custody in the 500 block of Elgin Avenue and another was taken into custody near Arlington Street and Elgin Avenue.   It was later discovered that one of the suspects resided at the group home where the vehicle had been taken from.   A 17-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:   - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - Fail to Comply with Sentence   A 16-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:   - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000   The 16-year-old was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for the suspension of his conditional supervision.   Both were detained in custody.   Carjacking/Assault Police Officer – Arrest: C18-222148   On October 7, 2018, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service received a report of a carjacking. A 33-year-old female had been parked on Robinson Street near Flora Avenue when two male suspects approached and ordered her out of her sport utility vehicle. One suspect grabbed the victim by her sleeve and pulled her out of the vehicle. The suspects then fled the area with the SUV which contained the victim's purse and iPhone.   North District General Patrol officers met with the victim a short time later who was able to activate the Find My iPhone service and track the stolen SUV to the area of Swinford Way and Carsdale Drive. AIR1 immediately began searching the area and located the vehicle in the 100 block of Swinford Way.   Police vehicles converged on the stolen SUV and attempted to contain it; however, the SUV clipped the front of a cruiser car, jumped a median and rammed another cruiser car before coming to a stop. Both occupants of the stolen vehicle were then taken into custody and one officer suffered minor injuries.   It is believed that each suspect drove the stolen vehicle at different times and both were impaired by a combination of alcohol and drugs.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation. While being processed, one suspect spit into two interview room microphones causing them to become inoperable.   Ashtan Cole Peters, a 23-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Robbery - Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer - Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle - Driving While Ability Impaired - Driving While Disqualified - Assault with a Weapon - Assault with a Weapon - Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x2) - Mischief Under $5,000/Obstruct in Enjoyment   A 16-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:   - Robbery - Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer - Driving While Ability Impaired - Fail to Comply Condition Undertaking by Judge/Justice (x2)   The 16-year-old was also processed on an outstanding warrant for:   - Fail to Comply Conditions Undertaking (x3)   Both were detained into custody.   Stolen Vehicle/Assault Police Officer – Arrests: R18-66472   On October 7, 2018, at approximately 11:45 p.m., a North District General Patrol unit observed a stolen sport utility vehicle travelling in the area of Charles Street and Redwood Avenue. The vehicle immediately began to evade officers.   AIR1 was assigned to the incident and acquired the stolen SUV as it began to drive at a high rate of speed through a nearby residential neighbourhood. Officers attempted to contain the SUV; however, the driver reversed into a cruiser car at approximately 20-30 km/h and fled, still driving at a high rate of speed.   AIR1 continued to track the SUV as it came to a stop in a back lane in the 1200 block of College Avenue and the four occupants fled on foot. Three suspects were immediately taken into custody however one male continued to run and was taken into custody in the 1300 block of Mountain Avenue after a brief foot pursuit.   The stolen SUV had been taken from an automotive dealership in the 600 block of Century Street during the morning of October 5, 2018. The SUV was found to have stolen licence plates affixed to it that had been taken from a vehicle in the 1100 block of Grant Avenue later in the day on October 5, 2018.   Malcolm William Jr. McLeod, a 23-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer - Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle - Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon (x2) - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice   Sheldon James St. Paul, a 23-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000   Brenda Scarlett Rose Bannab, a 22-year-old female of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000   They were detained in custody.   A 25-year-old female of Winnipeg has been arrested for:   - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000   She has been released on a Promise to Appear.   Stolen Vehicle – Arrest: C18-222168   On October 8, 2018, at approximately 12:15 a.m., a Central District General Patrol unit observed a stolen van travelling in the area of Logan Avenue and McPhillips Street.   Officers attempted to stop the van at which time the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. As AIR1 began to track the vehicle, the driver lost control of the van on Logan Avenue near Sherbrook Street and collided with a major Manitoba Hydro distribution line and a traffic signal control panel.   The driver of the vehicle attempted to flee on foot and was tracked by a K9 unit to the front of a residence in the 600 block of Alexander Avenue at which time he resisted arrest and was eventually taken into custody.   Inside the stolen van, officers located six shotgun shells. Five .22 calibre cartridges were later found on the suspect.   The intersection of Sherbrook Street and Logan Avenue was closed until approximately 9:00 a.m. while Manitoba Hydro worked to repair the damaged line that had fallen across the road. Cadets then directed traffic until approximately 11:00 a.m. when power was restored to the intersection's traffic lights. Manitoba Hydro and City of Winnipeg damages are estimated at approximately $120,000.   The stolen van had been taken from the 600 block of Jarvis Avenue during the evening of September 26, 2018. The van was found to have a stolen licence plate affixed to it. The licence plate had been taken from a vehicle in the area of Dominion Street and Wellington Avenue on October 6, 2018. A second stolen licence plate was found inside the van, taken from a vehicle in the 200 block of Berry Street on October 8, 2018.   A 37-year-old male of Winnipeg has been arrested for:   - Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle - Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer - Resist Peace Officer - Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized - Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition - Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x2) - Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (x2) - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x3)   He will be detained in custody. 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