Monday, February 9, 2015
Sexual Assault Investigation – Public Assistance Required - C14-129566
The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a sexual assault incident dating back to June 2014.
The investigation has revealed that a 17 year-old female attended to party at a hotel located in the 200 block of Portage Avenue during the evening of June 21, 2014. While there, it is believed that the female's drink was intentionally laced with a sedative rendering her unconscious. While unresponsive, a serious sexual assault occurred.
Sometime later, the victim made her way home and police were summoned.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, in his thirties, thin build, 6'0" tall and having 1-2 days stubble growth on his face at the time of the incident. He was wearing an orange t-shirt and grey pants.
A composite sketch has been created and believed to be a likeness of the male suspect.
Members of the Sex Crimes Unit continue to investigate. Anyone with information regarding this incident or further details regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6245 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Gaming/Betting Arrest – R14-80409
On September 4, 2014, the Manitoba Liquor and Gaming Authority conducted an investigation into an illegal NFL Fantasy Football pool that was being operated in the City of Winnipeg. The pool invited players to wager on the outcomes of NFL football games, with entries being accepted through an online website, or in person at several local businesses throughout the City.
On November 1, 2015 the matter was referred to the Winnipeg Police Service, Counter Exploitation Unit for further investigation. The investigation revealed that on a weekly basis, approximately five hundred people were placing wagers through the pool which was being operated under the website. It is alleged that from the total amount wagered, the organizer of the pool retained a 10% "Management Fee", which yielded him a profit of approximately $10,000.00 during the 2014/2015 NFL season.
On February 3rd, 2015 Winnipeg Police arrested a 46 year-old male in relation to this matter. He is facing the following charge:
Pool-Selling
He was released on a Promise to Appear.
Commercial Robbery / Firearms Warrant Arrests – R15-9202
On February 6, 2015 shortly before 5:00 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to a convenience store in the 200 block of Isabel Street for the report of a commercial robbery that had just occurred. Information provided was that an armed female had just left in a cab after having stolen property from the store.
Several units attended and were able to ascertain that the suspect had been dropped off at a residence in the 600 Block of Maryland Street. Officers attended and were allowed entry by the homeowner. The suspect from the robbery was located within and arrested without incident. A firearm unrelated to the robbery was observed within the residence. Two other occupants of the home were taken into custody pending the further investigation.
Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued to investigate. A search warrant for the residence was obtained and the following seized:
- Two loaded sawed-off shotguns
- Several disassembled gun parts
- Three pellet / air soft guns
- Assorted ammunition
- Assorted other weapons (batons, knives and other edged weapons)
Brittany Amanda BRASS (22) and Daniel DANILIS (39), of Winnipeghave been charged with a multitude of firearms related offences for their alleged involvement. BRASS has also been charged with Armed Robbery using a Firearm.
Both remain in custody.
