Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 4:00 p.m.     HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION- ARREST- UPDATE          C11-37524 On Monday, February 21st, 2011, the Winnipeg Police Service released information requesting the public's assistance in locating a 73 year old female, Elizabeth LAFANTAISIE. A description of LAFANTAISIE, including her vehicle was released at that time. Then on February 24th, 2011, at approximately 2:30 p.m., LAFANTAISIE'S parked vehicle was located in the area of River Avenue and Lewis Street, and upon examination, her body was located within the trunk of the vehicle.   Homicide and Missing Persons Unit investigators initiated a complex and challenging investigation that included canvassing over 1000 suites and seizing volumes of surveillance video from multiple sources.  As this investigation continued, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Identification Unit identified forensic evidence linking a suspect in this incident. On Monday, February 28th, 2011 shortly before 8:00 p.m., a 25 year old male from Winnipeg was arrested in the River East area. In consultation with the Crown Attorney's Office, a charge of First Degree Murder has been authorized.   Thomas Anthony Joseph BRINE, 25 years of Winnipeg has been charged with First Degree Murder for his alleged involvement in this incident.    BRINE is also facing charges of Possession Goods Obtained by Crime X2, Assault Cause Bodily Harm X3 and Assault, as a result of two outstanding arrest warrants. He has been detained in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.    This investigation is continuing.      For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 1:30 p.m.     HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION- ARREST      C11-37524 On Monday, February 21st, 2011, the Winnipeg Police Service released information requesting the public's assistance in locating a 73 year old female, Elizabeth LAFANTAISIE.  A description of LAFANTAISIE, including her vehicle was released at that time. Then on February 24th, 2011, at approximately 2:30 p.m., LAFANTAISIE'S parked vehicle was located in the area of River Avenue and Lewis Street, and upon examination, her body was located within the trunk of the vehicle.   Homicide and Missing Persons Unit investigators initiated a complex and challenging investigation that included canvassing over 1000 suites and seizing volumes of surveillance video from multiple sources.  As this investigation continued, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Identification Unit identified forensic evidence linking a suspect in this incident. On Monday, February 28th, 2011 shortly before 8:00 p.m., a 25 year old male from Winnipeg was arrested in the River East area.  This male is currently in police custody.    In consultation with the Crown Attorney's Office, a charge of First Degree Murder will be laid.   Once formal charges have been laid, further information will be released.    This investigation is continuing.    For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011   MISSING PERSON – SEIANNA LEASK           C11-37996 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 10 year old female, Seianna LEASK.  LEASK was last seen on February 24th, 2011 near Jarvis Avenue and Salter Street.       LEASK is described as Aboriginal, 5'0" tall, 100 pounds, with shoulder length straight dark hair and brown eyes.    LEASK was last seen wearing a black jacket with white stripes on the sleeves, a black hoodie, black tight pants, a white toque and black and white Converse runners.   Anyone with information regarding LEASK's whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 986-6250.   For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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Winnipeg Police Service Public Advisory:

Monday, February 28, 2011 ROAD CLOSURE - NOW RE-OPENED Lindenwood Drive West and Lindmere Drive has now re-opened to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank motorists for their cooperation during this time.   For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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Winnipeg Police Service Public Advisory:

Monday, February 28, 2011 ROAD CLOSURE Winnipeg Emergency Services are currently on scene at Lindenwood Drive West and Lindmere Drive for a motor vehicle collision.   The intersection is closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic.  Winnipeg Police are requesting motorists to avoid the area until further notice.    For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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Winnipeg Police Service Public Advisory:

Saturday, February 26, 2011   FIRE C11-39356 On February 26, 2011, shortly after 5:00 a.m., emergency crews responded to a working fire at a residence in the 300 block of Home Street.   As a result, pedestrians and motorists are requested to avoid the area of Home Street between Portage Avenue and St. Matthews Avenue.   Thank you for your co-operation.       For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Friday, February 25, 2011    HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION C11-37524 Previously, the Winnipeg Police Service released information requesting the public's assistance in locating a 73 year old female, Elizabeth LAFANTAISIE. A description of LAFANTAISIE, including her vehicle was release at that time.   Missing Persons Investigators have since located LAFANTAISIE'S vehicle parked in the area of River Avenue and Lewis Street. The vehicle has been towed from the area where it will undergo further analysis by Forensic Identification members.   As a result of the ongoing investigating, Elizabeth LAFANTAISIE, 73 years has been located deceased within the vehicle. An autopsy is pending to determine cause of death.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit.   Investigators believe that the victim's vehicle was taken to a coin-operated car wash by the suspect(s) on Friday, February 18, 2011, at which time the vehicle was washed. Anyone who may have observed a dark green, 2006 Pontiac, Grand Prix, 4 door being washed in a suspicious manner by the suspect(s) is asked to contact police immediately.         Investigators can be reached at 986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).   Please be advised that the family has requested that members of the media refrain from contacting them during this grieving period.       ASSAULT ARREST C11-36214 On February 20, 2011, members of the Winnipeg Police Service became involved in an assault related investigation and subsequently attended to a residence in the River Heights area of Winnipeg.   The investigation has revealed that a 65 year old male suspect allegedly became involved in confrontation with a family member identified as an adult female. As a result, the suspect physically assaulted the female to the upper body causing minor injuries. The female was also threatened by the suspect at the time of the incident.   On February 24, 2011 an arrest warrant was obtained and Brian CORRIN, 65 years was arrested. He has been charged with the following offences: Assault and Utter Threats.   He has been released on a Promise to Appear.                                    For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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