Police Reports

Friday, May 3, 2013

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Friday, May 3, 2013

SUSPICIOUS PERSON – C13-081448
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 members of the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a suspicious person.

Officers met with a 12 year old female who advised that at approximately 9:00 p.m. she had been in the area of Rue Archibald and Gareau Street when she was approached by a male in a vehicle who asked if she would like to attend a carnival with him. At no point did the male exit the vehicle. The child ran home and police were contacted.

The male is described as having a dark complexion, long dark hair past his shoulders and a deep voice. He was wearing dark framed sunglasses, silver chain and black jacket with hood.

The vehicle was described as a black four door Ford pickup, 4x4 with dark windows.

The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-2857 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).

DISTRACTED DRIVING TARGETED BY THE WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE
As part of our commitment to road safety, the Winnipeg Police Service participates in the Manitoba Public Insurance Awareness and Enforcement Integrated Calendar. This calendar focusses on different hazardous driving behaviours each month.

The month of April focussed on Distracted Driving. As a result the Winnipeg Police Service issued 221 provincial offence notices during the month to drivers that were using a cell phone while driving.

Since the cell phone law came into effect in July of 2010 the Winnipeg Police Service has issued a total of 10,361 provincial offence notices for that offence.

2010 - 1192 provincial offence notices
2011 - 3568 provincial offence notices
2012 - 4837 provincial offence notices
2013 - 764 provincial offence notices

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Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer
Constable Eric Hofley, 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

Friday, May 3, 2013

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE INVESTIGATION C13-82244
On May 3^rd, 2013 at approximately 7:40 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members and emergency personnel were dispatched to a building within the 300 block of Main Street for a report of a suspicious package that was located.

Due to this active investigation, access to the surrounding areas has been restricted.

Members of the public are asked to avoid the area until further notice.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

For further information contact either:
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer
Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, 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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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Thursday, May 2, 2013

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – C13-080997
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 shortly after 4:00 p.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Main Street and Leila Avenue for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.

Responding members located a 66 year old female who had been struck by a vehicle travelling northbound on Main Street. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident who has not yet spoken with Police is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6271or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).

STRONG-ARM ROBBERY ARRESTS – C13-080522
On April 30, 2013 shortly before 12:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the area of Livinia Avenue and Stewart Street for the report of a robbery to a person involving a firearm.

Officers met with a 53 year old male victim who advised that he had been approached by a male armed with a firearm who demanded the victim's backpack. The victim refused to provide his property and fled on foot. He was not injured.

On May 1, 2013 at approximately 3:00 a.m. officers responded to the report of a theft at a convenience store in the 800 block of Cavalier Drive. The description of the male involved was similar to the suspect described in the strong-arm robbery.

Shortly before 6:00 a.m. officers were dispatched to a gun call at a residence within the 1^st 100 block of Costello Drive. Officers located a 15 year old male resident and took him into custody.

District 2 detectives continued with the investigation which revealed that the suspect in custody and two additional males had been responsible for the above noted strong-arm robbery earlier.

A search warrant was later executed at the residence on Costello Drive at which time a firearm was located and seized.

Three male youths, one 15 year old & two 16 year olds, all of Winnipeg are facing several robbery and breach of court order related offences. One of the 16 year old accused has been released on a Promise to Appear while the other two accused have been detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.

BREAK & ENTER / ASSAULT POLICE OFFICER ARREST – C13-081028
On April 1, 2013 an adult male suspect attended to a store in the 1400 block of Portage Avenue and stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise. He made good his escape.

The male was later identified and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 shortly before 5:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to the 200 block of Ferry Road for the report of a break & enter to a shed that had just occurred.

One of the responding officers located the suspect within the area and while attempting to take him into custody the officer was assaulted resulting in an electronic control device (Taser) being deployed. A struggle ensued and the suspect was able to break free and flee.

Members of the Canine unit attended, tracked and located the suspect at which time he was taken into custody without further incident.

Gordon Ian WATSON 27 years of Winnipeghas been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre and is facing charges of Assault Police Officer, Break & Enter and Personation as well as two outstanding warrants.

STOLEN VEHICLE ARREST – R13-025237
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at approximately 1:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were patrolling in the area of Selkirk Avenue and McGregor Street when they observed a stolen vehicle.

When officers attempted a traffic stop the adult male driver and youth passenger fled the vehicle on foot.

The passenger was located by officers a short distance away.

Members of the Canine unit attended and the driver was located in the 500 block of Flora Avenue where he was taken into custody without incident.

Brendan James ARKINSON 18 years of Winnipeg has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre and is facing charges of Possess Goods Obtained by Crime and Fail to Comply with Sentence.

The passenger was released without charges.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Winnipeg Police Service Public Advisory:

WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE
PUBLIC ADVISORY
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

ROAD CLOSURE
Due to a serious motor vehicle collision the following road closure is in effect:

Northbound traffic on Main Street at Leila Avenue.

As a result of this street closure, northbound traffic on Main Street will be diverted either east or westbound on Kingsbury Avenue.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

MALE WANTED – Morgan Van BONE – C13-030914
As previously released, on Friday, February 15, 2013 at approximately 2:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to a business located in the area of Main Street and Broadway.

Attending officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound who succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was identified as William Edward MOAR, 24 years of Winnipeg.

Members of the Homicide Unit continued with the investigation and identified Morgan Van BONE, 19 years of Winnipeg as having been involved in the incident.

BONE is described as: Aboriginal, 5'9" in height, 230 pounds with a heavy build.

A Canada Wide warrant for 1^st degree murder was issued for BONE and on March 15, 2013 investigators requested the public's assistance in locating BONE.

BONE has not yet been apprehended and Police continue to seek the public's assistance in locating him. Should BONE be located, he is not to be approached.

The investigation is on-going and anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

STABBING – C13-80631
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at approximately 7:30 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 400 block of Bannerman Avenue for the report of a male having been stabbed.

Attending members located an adult male victim. He was conveyed to hospital in unstable condition.

A male suspect is currently in custody and the investigation is continuing by members of the District 3 Crimes Unit.

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

PROJECT RECALL - MALE ARRESTED
On Monday April 29, 2013 the Winnipeg Police Serviced announced that in February of 2013, members of the Street Crime Unit initiated Project Recall which focussed on information gathering pertaining to the Mad Cow street gang and their involvement in illegal drug activities.

All but one of the ten identified suspects were arrested and the service requested the media and public's assistance in locating 18 year old Terryl IZZARD of Winnipeg.

On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, IZZARD was located in the downtown area and taken into custody without incident. He has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.

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

MALE SHOT – C13-80450
On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at approximately 9:30 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the area of Alfred Street and Burrows Avenue for the report of a male having been shot.

Attending officers located a 25 year old male suffering from lower body injuries. The male was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).

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