Police Reports

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Thursday October 13^th, 2011

4:00 p.m.

MISSING PERSON- RYAN CRAIG R11-97438

The Winnipeg Police Service's Missing Persons Unit is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 35 year old male, Ryan CRAIG.

CRAIG was last seen in the St. James area during the early evening hours of Saturday, October 8^th, 2011. CRAIG may be driving a 2002 Brown Pontiac Montana, bearing Manitoba License ANZ 181, which has a long hitch on the rear.

The Winnipeg Police Service is concerned for the RYAN's wellbeing.

CRAIG is described as Caucasian, 5'09" tall, approximately 180 pounds with an athletic build, short brown hair, and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, black and white shorts and running shoes. He may have had a small bag with him.

Anyone with information regarding CRAIG'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 News Release

Thursday, October 13^th, 2011
11:00 a.m.

THE WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE CANINE UNIT BREEDING PROGRAM- A NEW LITTER

In August 2010, the Winnipeg Police Service announced it was the only municipal police agency in Canada that runs it's own in house breeding program in Canada.

The program originally commenced in 1999, and over a period of 6 years the Service has bred 42 pups, supplying all the dual purpose canines within the Service as well as canines for Brandon Police Service and Manitoba Natural Resources. The pups have been sought after by agencies as far away as Salt Lake City, Utah.

The program took a short hiatus from 2005 to 2008. In the fall of 2008 an 8 week old female Belgian Malinois pup named "Reya" was purchased from Southern Minnesota for the purpose of to re-instituting the program.

Due to a shortage of quality canines available to the Service for training, the breeding female which was only 8 months old at the time was bought and placed into training to be become a Police Service Dog (PSD). Due to the qualities that Reya possessed, she quickly completed the course and was working the street at 12 months of age. On her first night of duty, she made 5 arrests as a result of a Commercial Break and Enter investigation.

Since that this time, 2 more of Reya's sisters have been purchased as breeding females.

Last year on July 11^th,2010, 8 pups were born, 5 males and 3 females.

Today the Winnipeg Police Service is pleased to introduce our newest litter since the program was re-introduced in 2009.

The new litter of Belgian Malinois pups were born on August 27^th, 2011. The litter consists of 11 pups, 7 female dogs and 4 male dogs. The father is Police Service Dog JUDGE and the mother is Police Service Dog JUNO. JUNO was originally purchased from southern Minnesota and her father was a five time USPCA National Champion.

The continued success of this program has ensured the availability of quality police canines for future years.

FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION C11-215959

On Wednesday October 12^th, 2011 shortly after 6:00 p.m. emergency services personnel responded to the area of the Concordia Overpass on Lagimodiere Boulevard for reports of a motor vehicle collision.

Upon arrival officers located two vehicles, a pick up truck and a car that had been involved in a collision.

Paramedics transported a 55 year old female to the hospital in critical condition where she succumbed to her injuries. The victim's name will not be released.

A 67 year old male driver of the pick up truck sustained minor injuries and was treated and released.

At this point, the investigation has revealed that the Chevrolet Cobalt was travelling southbound on Lagimodiere Boulevard approaching the Concordia overpass when the vehicle lost control and crossed the grass median. The Cobalt was then struck by a pick up truck travelling northbound on Lagimodiere Boulevard.

This investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit. Police are requesting that anyone who witnessed the collision, and has not yet spoken with officers, is asked to contact the Traffic Unit at 986-6271.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Wednesday, October 12^th, 2011

11:00 a.m.

ASSAULT INVESTIGATION- ARREST C11-215181

On October 11^th, 2011 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members were advised of a fight that was occurring near the intersection of Main Street and Higgins Avenue.

Upon arrival officers located a 30 year old male victim suffering from serious injuries to his upper body. Paramedics attended and transported the victim to the hospital in stable condition.

Officers on scene also located a 24 year old male suspect who was being held by a number of citizens who had witnessed the assault. A second male suspect was located nearby and arrested without incident.

The continued investigation by Division 11 Uniform Officers revealed that the 30 year old victim and a 24 year old male, who were known to one another, were in the area of Higgins Avenue and Main Street when they became involved in a verbal argument. This argument escalated into a physical altercation between the two males, at which time the 30 year old victim proceeded to walk away.

The 24 year old male followed the victim and armed himself with large pieces of rock that he had located nearby. The suspect male then attended to the victim and began assaulting the victim about his upper body. When the victim fell to the ground a second suspect male approached and proceeded to kick the victim about the body several times.

Harry Wellington GEGWETCH, 42 years and Lawrence THOMPSON, 24 years, both from Winnipeg, have been charged with one count of aggravated assault for their alleged involvement in this incident. THOMPSON is also facing one count of failing to comply with the conditions of his recognizance.

Both males have been detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.

STRONGARM ROBBERY- ARREST C11-215194

On October 11^th, 2011 at approximately 5:45 p.m. Winnipeg Police East District Officers responded to the area of Brewster Street and Kildare Avenue West for a report of a female that had just been robbed.

Upon arrival officers met with the 20 year old female victim who was treated on scene for upper body injuries.

Officers learned that the victim had exited a transit bus in the area when a suspect male approached her from behind. The suspect began to choke the victim and demanded she turn over personal property.

Officers, with the assistance of a patrolling Canine Unit and AIR1 began an extensive search of the area for the suspect. In a coordinated effort by all members, the suspect male was located hiding in a yard within the 100 block of Larche Avenue by the Canine Unit.

A 16 year old male has been charged with the following offences:

- Robbery with a weapon

- Overcoming resistance to commit an indictable offence and

- Failure to comply with a sentence order

He has been detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.

MISSING PERSON– TANYA JANE NEPINAK R11-89284

As previously released, the Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 31 year old female, Tanya Jane NEPINAK.

NEPINAK was last seen on September 13^th, 2011 at approximately 11:00 p.m. in the Sherbrook Street area of Downtown Winnipeg.

NEPINAK is described as Aboriginal, 5'3" tall, approximately 90 pounds with long brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hat, white t-shirt, a longer black jacket, and black pants.

NEPINAK has a tattoo of T-A-N-Y-A on her left hand fingers and a large red birthmark on the left side of her forehead.

Investigators are concerned for NEPINAK's well-being.

Anyone with information regarding NEPINAK's whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 986-6250.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

MISSING PERSON LOCATED - MOUSSEAU R11-96561
On Friday, October 7, 2011 Winnipeg Police requested the public's assistance in locating 16 year old Caitlin MOUSSEAU.

Caitlin has been safely located.

The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the public and members of the media for their assistance.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

MISSING PERSON LOCATED - REDHEAD - R11-91266
On Friday, October 7th, 2011 the Winnipeg Police Service requested the public's assistance in locating 16 year old Robin REDHEAD.

Robin has been safely located.

The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank both the public and members of the media for their assistance.

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Tuesday, October 11^th, 2011

SERIOUS SEXUAL ASSAULT C11-213891
On Friday, October 7^th, 2011 at approximately midnight a 25 year old female victim was walking in the area of 100 block of Main Street when she met two unknown males.

One of the males showed the victim a handgun, while the second suspect produced a knife. The victim was taken to an area nearby where a serious sexual assault occurred.

The victim attended to the hospital where police were notified and entered into an investigation. The following is a description of the suspects:

Suspect #1: Aboriginal male, approximately 30 years old, 6'4" tall with a medium build and short/ shaved hair. The suspect was wearing black clothing and had a scar under his right eye. He was carrying a black handgun.

Suspect #2: Aboriginal male, approximately 6'0" tall with a thin build, light coloured hair and green eyes.

Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspects is asked to contact Sex Crime Unit investigators at 986-6245 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).

ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON- ARREST C11-214417

On October 10^th, 2011 shortly before 1:30 p.m. an adult male in the vicinity of York Avenue and Main Street approached a 41 year old male victim who was exiting a restaurant and began to physically assault him about the upper body. A 20 year old male who witnessed the assault attended to the victim and attempted to intervene. When confronted by this concerned passerby, the suspect male produced a knife and stabbed the 20 year old victim in the torso area.

An off duty Winnipeg Police Service officer witnessed the commotion and stopped to assist. The suspect male turned his attention toward the officer and began threatening him with the knife. The officer notified police and emergency personnel of the situation.

The 20 year old male victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

Attending uniform members located and arrested the suspect male in the area of Waterfront Drive and York Avenue.

Christ King KENNEDY, 43 years of no fixed address has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon and assault for his alleged involvement in this incident.

He was detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Monday, October 10^th, 2011

10:30 a.m.

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION- UPDATE ARREST C11-213844

On October 9^th, 2011 at approximately 1:55 p.m. emergency personnel responded to a serious motor vehicle collision in the area of Sargent Avenue and Kennedy Street.

Upon arrival officers located a 36 year old male victim suffering from serious upper body injuries. Paramedics transported the pedestrian to the hospital in critical condition where he remains at this time.

At this point in the investigation officers have learned that a Hyundai Tiburon had been travelling eastbound on Sargent Avenue at a high rate of speed when it struck several parked cars in the area. A number of individuals sustained minor injuries and were treated on scene.

Roadways in the area were closed for several hours as Traffic Collision Investigators and members of the Identification Unit investigated the collision.

A 20 year old male from Winnipeg will be facing charges of Criminal Negligence Cause Bodily Harm and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm.

He has been released to appear in court at a later date.

This investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit.

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