News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, November 6, 2014         Public Mischief Arrest – C14-237485 On November 5, 2014 at approximately 7:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence located in the 300 block of Flora Avenue regarding the report of a firearm discharge.   Initially, information was provided indicating that someone had been shot and as a result, numerous police resources were deployed including, Uniform Patrol, Canine, Air1 and members of the Tactical Support Team.   Attending members secured the area at which time efforts were made to contact the occupant(s) of the residence. Officers verbally made contact with and identified a distraught male.   At approximately 8:50 p.m., members of the Tactical Support Team entered the home and safely took the male into custody.     A search of the residence revealed that no firearm discharge took place and no one was injured. It was also determined that the male occupant made a false report to police.   The male was observed to be intoxicated while displaying aggressive, non-compliant behaviour toward officers.   Larry Dwayne MCCLOY, 62 years-old has been charged with Public Mischief due to his alleged involvement.   He was remanded into custody.      Update - Fraud Investigation Arrest – C14-204414 As previously released -Between September 2nd and 12th, 2014, a male suspect met two adult females via a dating website, became involved in two separate, yet brief relationships and defrauded them of approximately $27,000.00.   The investigation has revealed that the suspect would befriend the females for a period of time and gain their trust. The suspect would then access the victim's personal banking information and deposit fraudulent cheques, then withdrawing the funds via several ATM transactions.   The suspect continued his crime spree over a period of time consisting of a variety of thefts involving vehicles, stolen licence plates and other property.   Members of the Division 11 Crime Unit were notified and entered into an investigation.   On September 29, 2014, Kevin James ALDERTON, 37 years-old was arrested in the vicinity of the 400 block of Osborne Street.   Some of the offences he has been charged with due to his alleged involvement are as follows:    Fraud over $5000.00 Possess Property Obtained by Crime Theft over $5000.00 Possession of an identity document Fail to comply condition undertaking   He was remanded into custody.   The investigation continued by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.   New information has since come to light identifying four additional victims.   Investigators applied for and obtained a warrant for the arrest of ALDERTON on November 5, 2014. He was arrested at the Provincial Remanded Centre and charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement:   Fraud Under $5000.00 x 4 Use a Forged Document x 4 Use of Credit Card Possession of Credit Card   ALDERTON was returned to the Provincial Remand Centre where he remains in custody.      For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014   UPDATE:  Jade Berens has been safely located. The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank members of the media and public for their assistance.      Wednesday, November 5, 2014     MISSING PERSON - JADE BERENS - C14-236564 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 15 year-old female, Jade BERENS. BERENS was last seen in the North End area of Winnipeg on Sunday, November 2, 2014. BERENS is described as an Aboriginal female, 5'6" tall, 111lbs., thin build and long dark hair with pink and purple highlights. BERENS has 2 piercings on her lips. The Winnipeg Police Service is concerned for her well-being and asking anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014   MISSING PERSON - JADE BERENS - C14-236564 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 15 year-old female, Jade BERENS. BERENS was last seen in the North End area of Winnipeg on Sunday, November 2, 2014. BERENS is described as an Aboriginal female, 5'6" tall, 111 lbs., thin build and long dark hair with pink and purple highlights. BERENS has two piercings on her lips.       The Winnipeg Police Service is concerned for her well-being and asking anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014       Commercial Robbery Arrest – C14-236123 Between October 2 and October 25, 2014, several businesses were robbed of cash and cigarettes.   The incidents are as follows:   October 2nd – approx. 3:15 a.m. – Convenience store – 100 block of Keewatin Street   October 18th – approx. 3:50 a.m. – Convenience store – 800 block of Arlington Street October 22nd – approx.7:20 p.m. – Convenience store – 500 block of Sargent Avenue October 25th – approx. 4:40 a.m. – Convenience store – 100 block of Keewatin Street   The investigation into the robberies continued by members of the Major Crimes Unit. As a result, a suspect was identified.   On November 4, 2014 at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Street Crime Unit made contact with the male while in the area of Notre Dame Avenue and Isabel Street. This contact resulted in a foot pursuit involving Street Crime Unit members and Division 11 Uniform Patrol.   The male was taken into custody in the area of the 600 block of Maryland Street.   Travis Joseph SUMNER, 26 years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:   Robbery x 4 Possession of a Weapon x 4 Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance x 10   He was detained.       For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014       Lost Medication – R14-80806 On November 3, 2014, between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, a quantity of medication was left on a transit bus travelling from East Kildonan to the Transcona area of the city. The following prescription medication has been lost and its whereabouts are unknown at this time: Percocet 52 – 325 mg. Macrobid 14 – 100 mg. Apo-Fluoxetine 28 – 200 mg. Novo-Naprox 28 – 375 mg. Mylan-Bupropion XL 28 – 150 mg. Zopiclone 28 - 7.5 mg. Tylenol No.3 52 – 30 mg.   The Winnipeg Police Service reminds the public that taking large quantities of these medications alone or in combination with other drugs/alcohol could be dangerous to your health or fatal.     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014       Suspicious Item Located – C14-236271 On November 4, 2014 at approximately 7:30 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a hotel located in the 300 block of St. Mary Avenue regarding a suspicious item located in a lower level parkade.   As a result, the building was evacuated and several streets were closed to ensure public safety.   Members of the WPS Bomb Unit were notified and deployed. The area has since been deemed safe and public access has been restored. The suspicious item has been seized and will be further examined.   No further details are available at this time.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).      For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014   UPDATE:  Samantha Berthelette has been safely located. The Winnipeg Police would like to thank both members of the public and media for their assistance.    Friday, October 24, 2014   Missing Person: Samantha Berthelette - R14-75586 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 16-year-old female, Samantha BERTHELETTE.  She last had contact with family on October 18th, 2014 and is believed to be travelling to the Vancouver area with police in that jurisdiction assisting in the investigation.    BERTHELETTE is described as: Metis, 5'4" tall with a heavy build.  She has medium length brown hair and a fair complexion with freckles.    Police are concerned for BERTHELETTE's well-being and are asking anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.