Police Reports

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Sunday, August 5, 2012

SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION ARREST -
C12-138025

As previously released, on July 15, 2012, at approximately 8:45 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service, including other emergency personnel responded to the area of Portage Avenue near Berry Street due to a serious motor vehicle collision.

The investigation has revealed that the driver of a GMC Acadia was travelling eastbound on Portage Avenue at a high rate of speed. A second vehicle, identified as a Honda Accord was stopped for a red light travelling in the same direction. Due to the actions of the driver of the GMC Acadia, the Honda was struck from behind causing it to flip onto its side. The GMC Acadia came to rest against a wall of a nearby business.

The driver of the Honda Accord, a 42 year old male was listed in serious but stable condition. The driver of the GMC Acadia, a 21 year old male and occupant sustained minor injuries.

The investigation continued by members of the Winnipeg Police Service Central Traffic Unit. Criminal charges were authorized however the accused had fled the jurisdiction and a warrant of arrest was issued.

On August 1, 2012 the accused was arrested by the Edmonton Police Service.

On August 4, 2012 members of the Winnipeg Police Service attended to Edmonton and transported the accused back to Winnipeg.

Abdirahman Mohammed YAROW 21 years of Edmonton, Alberta has been detained in custody and has been charged with the following:

Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm – Motor Vehicle
Take Motor Vehicle without Consent

COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C12-153549

On Saturday, August 4^th, 2012 at approximately 7:30 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to a convenience store in the 800 block of Arlington Street regarding the report of a commercial robbery.

Responding officers learned that the female suspect, armed with a knife had entered the business and attended to the counter. The suspect proceeded to take an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes after which she fled the store.

Neither of the two employees working was hurt during the incident.

The female suspect is described as: aboriginal in appearance, approximately 20 years of age, 5'8"-5'10" in height, heavy build.

The Major Crimes Unit is continuing with this investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this incident or the suspects is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

MALE SHOT – C12-154021

On Saturday, August 4^th, 2012 at approximately 10:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 600 block of Alexander Avenue for a report of a male that had been shot.

Upon arrival officers located a 25 year old male suffering from a gun shot wound to the lower body area. Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital in unstable condition and he has since been upgraded to stable condition.

At this point in the investigation it appears that a group of people were outside when an altercation occurred and ended with the victim being shot.

The Major Crimes Unit is continuing with this investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this incident or the suspects is asked to contact investigators at204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

M.V.C. IMPAIRED DRIVING ARREST – C12154194

On Sunday, August 5^th, 2012 at approximately 1:30 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 100 block of Hammond Road regarding the report of a motor vehicle collision.

Upon arrival officers observed that a GMC Safari van had struck a residence. No one from the vehicle or home was injured.

The 53 year old male driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested and later released on an Appearance Notice. He is facing the following charges:

Impaired Driving – Motor Vehicle
Over 80 – Motor Vehicle
Assault
Utter Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – C12-154243

On Sunday, August 5^th, 2012 at approximately 3:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 600 block of Portage Avenue regarding the report of a motor vehicle collision.

Attending officers learned that a vehicle travelling west bound on Portage Avenue had left the road and struck a building.

There were four adults and one youth within the vehicle. All were transported to hospital, two of the adults in unstable condition while the other three occupants were in stable condition.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ARREST – C12-153467

As reported previously, on Saturday, August 4^th, 2012 at approximately 3:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the first block of Fidler Avenue regarding the report of a male being assaulted.

Attending officers located an injured adult male who had been physically assaulted. The victim was transported to hospital where he remains in critical condition.

As a result of the investigation, a twenty one year old male has been arrested and is facing the following charges:

Aggravated assault
Assault x 2
Utter Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The investigation is continuing by members of the District 2 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2839 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

For further information contact either:
Patrol Sgt. Monica Stothers, Public Information Officer
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer

Office: (204)986-3061
Fax: (204) 986-3267
Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca
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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Saturday, August 4, 2012

WEAPONS ARREST – C12-152915

On Friday, August 3, 2012 at approximately 12:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service General Patrol members and Tactical Support Team were dispatched to the 700 block of McAdam Avenue regarding the report of a male armed with a firearm.

Attending officers secured the immediate area and a short time later 3 males were taken into custody. Within the residence officers located the following:

· two firearms (pellet pistols)

· marihuana grow operation consisting of 25 plants with an estimated street value of $28,000.00

· 10 grams of marihuana with a street value of $100.00

· grow operation equipment valued at $1,000.00

The three accused were turned over to members of the Division 11 Crime Unit who continued the investigation.

Two male youths, aged 16 and 17 have been detained in custody. The 21 year old male has been released on a Promise to Appear. All three face firearm and drug related charges.

COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C12-152596

On Friday, August 3, 2012 at approximately 12:30 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 300 block of Henderson Highway regarding a Commercial Robbery.

Attending officers learned that a male had entered the business and attended to the counter brandishing a firearm. The male demanded and received an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes after which he fled the store.

A short time later the accused was located in the area of Brazier Street and Jamison Avenue where he was taken into custody.

A sixteen year old male has been detained in custody and charged with the following:

Robbery with Firearm
Disguise with Intent
Fail to Comply with Condition Undertaking x 2

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – C12-153467

On Saturday, August 4, 2012 at approximately 3:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the first block of Fidler Avenue regarding the report of a male being assaulted.

Attending officers located an injured adult male who had been physically assaulted. The victim was transported to hospital where he remains in critical condition.

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

August 3, 2012

COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARREST – C12-151673

As previously released, on August 1, 2012 at approximately 9:00 p.m. a member of the public flagged down a passing General Patrol Unit in the 400 block of Mountain Avenue where three male youths were planning to rob a convenience store. Three youth's ages, 13, 14 and 15 were arrested for Conspiracy to Commit the Indictable Offence of Robbery and firearms related offences.

On August 2, 2012 a fourth male youth was arrested in relation to this event. The 17 year old has been charged with the following offences:

Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence of Robbery
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x 2

He was detained in custody.

ANIMAL CRUELTY ARREST – C12-139140

As previously released, on July 17, 2012 at approximately 12:30 a.m. emergency personnel responded to the 500 block of Pritchard Avenue for the report of a Disturbance.

Investigation revealed that two female suspects, armed with baseball bats, attended to a residence of a female who is known to them. As a result of an on-going dispute between the females, one of the armed suspects struck a three month old male cat owned by the female resident. The kitten sustained severe injuries. The female resident retreated to the safety of her residence at which time the second suspect used the bat to break a window of the home.

A 23 year old female of Winnipeg was arrested later in the day and is facing the following Charges:

Injuring or Killing Animals
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

A Warrant for Arrest for the second suspect was obtained and on August 2, 2012 a 22 year old female turned herself in at the District 3 Station.

Delia Ashley CLARKE, 22 years of Winnipeg was charged with the following offences:

Mischief Under $5000.00
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

She was detained in custody.

SEXUAL ASSAULT C12-152220

On Thursday, August 2, 2012 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service General Patrol Units responded to the report of a Sexual Assault in the 100 block of Goulet Street.

A 52 year old female victim advised while walking westbound on the sidewalk an unknown male rode up from behind on a bicycle and sexually assaulted her. She was uninjured.

The male left the location on the bicycle and was described as:

Aboriginal in appearance, 20 years of age, skinny build, dark hair, balding, wearing prescription glasses and dark clothing. The bicycle was orange in colour.

The Winnipeg Police Service is asking anyone who may have witness the assault to contact the East District Station Crime Unit at 204-986-2857 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES C12-151470

On Wednesday August 1, 2012 a Winnipeg Police Service General Patrol Unit responded to the report of a suspicious incident in the area of Isabel Street and Logan Avenue.

A 36 year old female reported that approximately 3:30 p.m. while walking in the area she was approached from behind by a male who grabbed her arm and attempted to pull her into a stopped vehicle. She resisted and the male left the area in the vehicle.

The suspect is described as:

Asian male, in his twenties, 5'6" tall, chubby build, short black messy hair, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.

The vehicle was described as:

Black, older model Blazer, with rust over the passenger side wheels and was last seen travelling North over the Slaw Rebchuk Bridge.

Anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Division 11 Crime Unit at 204-986-6668 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786 TIPS (8477)

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

August 2, 2012

COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARRESTS – C12-151673

At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, a member of the public flagged down a passing General Patrol Unit in the 400 block of Mountain Avenue. He advised them about suspicious activity near a convenience store at that location. Officers attended and encountered 3 male youths, one who was in possession of a firearm, who were in the process of attempting to rob the store.

The three youths were arrested and charged with the following offences:

15 year old male:

Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence - (Robbery)
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x 2
Failing to comply with Conditions of an Undertaking
Failing to comply with a Sentence x 2

14 year old male:

Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence – (Robbery)
Careless Use of a Firearm, Weapon or Ammunition
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x 2
Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
Fail to Comply with Conditions of an Undertaking.

13 year old male:

Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence – (Robbery)
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x 2

All three youths were detained in custody.

ARSON ARREST – C12-151511

At approximately 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2012, Winnipeg Police Service General Patrol Units were dispatched to a suspicious incident in the 500 block of Redwood Avenue.

An area resident reported a suspicious male had entered a garage in the area and removed property. Police apprehended a male youth nearby and while taking him into custody observed the garage he allegedly broke into was on fire. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was contacted and the fire was quickly extinguished.

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

Break and Enter
Arson Damage to Property
Failure to comply with a Sentence

The youth was detained in custody.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ROBBERY – C12-150037

Shortly after 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August, 1, 2012, General Patrol Units were dispatched for the report of a robbery at a financial institution located in the 300 block of Provencher Boulevard.

A lone male entered the building, confronted a teller with a firearm and demanded cash. He left without incident after obtaining undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect was described as: male, 6' tall, stocky build.

The Major Crimes Unit is investigating.

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Thurday, August 2, 2012

MISSING PERSON LOCATED– BRAEDON LEE GORDON

C12-124633

On Friday, July 27th, 2012 the Winnipeg Police Service requested the public's assistance in locating missing 11 year old, Braedon Lee GORDON.

Braedon has been safely located.

The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARREST - C12-150477

On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at approximately 9:55 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service General Patrol and Plain Clothes Officers were dispatched to the report of a commercial robbery in the 200 block of Talbot Avenue.

A 24 year old adult male attended to a convenience store at that location, placed several items on the counter and briefly left the store. He returned moments later with a knife and told the clerk it was a Robbery.

The owner of the store observed this transpire. The suspect took the items from the counter and ran from the store being followed by the owner. An off duty Winnipeg Police Service Cadet was in the area and observed the chase. He assisted the owner by accompanying him in the pursuit and notifying police.

The suspect was located a short time later by General Patrol members.

Roman Tyson SINCLAIR, 24 years of Winnipeg was charged with the following offences:

Robbery with a Weapon
Fail to Comply with Conditions of a Recognizance x 2
Warrant for Arrest Fail to Comply with Recognizance
Warrant for Arrest Fail to Appear in Court
Warrant for Arrest Mischief Under $5000

Sinclair was detained in custody.

CHILD ABUSE IMAGERY AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ARREST R12-73924

In November 2011, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Vice Unit entered into a long term investigation targeting at risk youth being exploited.

In July of 2012 the investigation expanded and numerous units within the Winnipeg Police Service partnered to move the investigation forward. The investigation involved the collaborative work of the following WPS Units; Vice, Internet Child Exploitation, Missing Persons, and Technological Crime in conjunction with Social Service Agencies including Child and Family Service and the Child Protection Branch.

As a result of this investigation Darrell Erwin ACKMAN, 43 years, of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences:

Living on the Avails of Prostitution x 3
Sexual Assault x 2
Sexual Interference x2
Make/Print/Publish Child Pornography
Possessing Child Pornography
Invitation to Sexual Touching.

Ackman had been detained in custody.

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