Police Reports

Monday, December 26, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Monday, December 26, 2011

MISSING PERSON – Heidi SPENCE – C11-266294

The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 24 year old female, Heidi SPENCE. She was last spoken to on December 23, 2011 at 9:00 p.m.

SPENCE is described as: Aboriginal, 5'2" tall, 120 lbs., long black/brown hair and a scar on her forehead. She was last seen wearing a black jacket with a fur hood and blue jeans.

Investigators are concerned for the well-being of SPENCE. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to call police at 986-6222.

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
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Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Monday, December 26, 2011

PUBLIC ADVISORY - RIVER ICE CONDITIONS

The Winnipeg Police Service River Patrol Unit would like to remind the public that thin ice is present on our rivers and retention ponds due to recent mild temperatures. Frozen waterways are considered to be unsafe as ice thickness can be very unpredictable.

Members of the public are asked to use extreme caution when venturing near any bodies of water.

Parents and guardians are asked to remind their children of the dangers involving cold water and thin ice.

PLEASE BE SAFE.

COMMERCIAL BREAK AND ENTER – ARREST C11-265694

On December 24, 2011, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a school located in the 400 block of Munroe Avenue regarding a break and enter incident.

Attending members discovered that several lower level windows had been smashed and a small quantity of items stolen.

Officers continued to investigate which included evidence gathering by members of the Forensic Identification Section.

At approximately 1:15 p.m., officers made contact with a male in the area of the break-in, at which time he was placed under arrest.

A 24 year old male is facing the following charges:

· Break, Enter a place

· Possessing substance for purposes of trafficking – marihuana

He was released on a Promise to Appear.

STABBING C11-266100

On December 25, 2011, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service were notified of a stabbing incident in the area of Ellice Avenue and Hargrave Street.

Investigating officers were advised that a group of males became involved in an argument resulting in a 24 year old male being stabbed multiple times to the upper body. A friend had since transported the victim to the hospital.

The victim is in stable condition.

No arrest(s) have been made at this time. The investigation is continuing.

FIRE C11-266513

On December 26, 2011, at approximately 5:25 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a working fire at a community club located in the 100 block of Chelsea Place.

The fire to an outdoor rink was extinguished. Damage is currently estimated at $25,000.00 - $30,000.00.

Members of the Arson Strike Force have been notified. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-6813 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Saturday, December 24, 2011

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION C11-265457

On December 24, 2011, at approximately 12:25 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service were travelling eastbound on Broadway approaching Main Street after being dispatched to a call for service. Officers were responding to an incident in progress, and as a result the cruiser car's emergency equipment was activated.

It was at this time, a taxi cab travelling southbound on Main Street entered the intersection where both vehicles collided.

The 21 year old male cab driver was not injured. A 22 year old male passenger sustained a minor upper body injury and was treated at the scene.

One officer was conveyed to hospital, treated and released.

The investigation is continuing.

COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C11-265538

On December 24, 2011, at approximately 2:55 a.m., uniform patrol members responded to a robbery incident at a convenience store located in the 1800 block of Main Street.

The investigation has revealed that an armed male suspect, described as: Caucasian, 23-27 years of age, 110-120 lbs. and skinny build confronted a 30 year old female clerk. Cash and cigarettes were demanded and an undisclosed amount was obtained.

The clerk was not injured and the suspect fled the area.

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

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

MISSING PERSON – JAMES DUMAS C11-264036

The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 15 year old male, James DUMAS. He was last seen on December 21^st, 2011, in the area of Concordia Avenue and London Street, in the City of Winnipeg.

DUMAS is described as: Aboriginal, 5'8" tall, 120 pounds, short black hair and brown eyes. DUMAS was last seen wearing a dark blue jacket and blue and white adidas runners.

The Winnipeg Police Service is concerned for the well being of DUMAS. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service at 986-6222 or the Missing Persons Unit at 986-6250.

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Thursday, December 22, 2011

EXTORTION – ARREST R11-104582 R11-124492

Between September 5 and September 12, 2011, using an alias, a 32 year old male resident of Winnipeg communicated through a social network dating service with two females (28 years & 36 years) from England.

As a result of their cyber-relationship, the suspect male gained the confidence of both victims where online chatting and videos were shared. It was at this time the suspect threatened to distribute the videos online, specifically to family and friends of the females if money was not forwarded to him.

The victim's made police reports to their respective Police Services who in turn, through Interpol, contacted the Winnipeg Police Service.

Due to the investigative efforts of members of the District 3 Crime Unit, a 32 year old male resident of Winnipeg was identified.

On December 21, 2011 at approximately 9:10 a.m., District 3 Crime Unit members arrested the male at his residence. He is facing the following charges:

· Extortion by Libel – to extort money x 2

He was released on a Promise to Appear.

COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – ARREST R11-89464

On September 15, 2011, at approximately 10:45 p.m., a business located in the 1100 block of Main Street was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash by an armed male. No one was injured and the suspect made good his escape.

On September 16, 2011, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a convenience store located in the 1300 block of Main Street was subject to an armed robbery. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken and the suspect fled the area.

At approximately 10:05 p.m., the male re-attended to the same business located in the 1100 block of Main Street. While armed, money was demanded and an undisclosed amount was obtained. Again, the suspect fled the area.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, the suspect male was identified however he had not yet been located.

On December 21, 2011, Devon Grant FALLOON, 20 years attended to the District 3 Station at which time he was charged with Robbery with a Weapon x 3 due to his alleged involvement.

He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Wednesday, December 21^st, 2011

4:15 p.m.

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISON INVOLVING A PEDESTRIAN UPDATE C11-263049

As previously released, on Tuesday, December 20^th, 2011 just before 12:20 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members, along with emergency services responders attended to the area of Henderson Highway and Chief Peguis Trail for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a transit bus and a pedestrian.

Paramedics attended and transported the 84 year old male pedestrian to the hospital in critical condition, where he has since been upgraded to stable condition.

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

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Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Wednesday, December 21^st, 2011

11:00 a.m.

SHOTS FIRED INVESTIGATION C11-263287

On December 20^th, 2011 at approximately 7:45 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service members received a number of calls to attend to the area of the 500 block of Pacific Avenue for a report of shots being fired.

Upon arrival, officers located a 22 year old male victim who had sustained gun shot wounds to his upper and lower body. Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital in stable condition.

A number of individuals have been interviewed by detectives from the Major Crimes Unit. At this stage in the investigation, officers have learned that the male victim, along with a 24 year old female were within a Chevrolet Silverado truck that was stopped on the front street in the 500 block of Pacific Avenue. While at this location, 3 to 5 unknown male suspects approached the truck and ordered both victims out of the vehicle.

As the victims exited the truck, a firearm was produced by one of the suspects and a number of shots were fired in the direction of the male victim striking him in the upper and lower body. There were no other injuries reported during this incident.

The suspects fled in the truck westbound on Pacific Avenue, striking a parked vehicle, a fire hydrant and a fence. The stolen truck was later recovered in the rear lane within the 400 block of Pacific Avenue.

This Investigation is ongoing by members of the Major Crimes Unit however detectives have received limited information regarding the suspects or the incident at this time.

COMMERCIAL ROBBERY- ARRESTS C11-261370

As previously released, on December 17^th, 2011 at approximately 7:20 p.m. two males entered a taxi cab in the area of St. Mary Avenue and Hargrave Street and requested to be taken to a location near Notre Dame Avenue and Maryland Street. During the ride, one of the males threatened the driver, implied he was in possession of a gun and demanded cash.

When the cab stopped in the area of Maryland Street and Notre Dame Avenue the suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

The 52 year old driver was not injured.

As a result of the continued investigation by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit two male suspects were identified and arrested.

Lance Travis SPENCER, 22 years of Winnipeg, has been charged with robbery with a firearm and failing to comply with condition of recognizance.

Vincent Joshua MORIN, 26 years, of Winnipeg, has been charged with robbery with a firearm for his alleged involvement in this incident. MORIN is also facing a charge of assault with a weapon for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on December 19^th, 2011 at a retail store within the 700 block of Sherbrook Street.

During this incident, a 26 year old male along with an unidentified male were approached by security after causing a disturbance. When asked to leave the premise a knife was produced and the security guard was threatened. No one was injured.

Both males have been detained in custody at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION- ARREST WARRANTS C11-254016

As previously released, on December 7^th, 2011 at approximately 3:50 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members responded to the area of the 700 block of Beverley Street for the sound of shots being fired.

Upon arrival officers located an injured adult male in the rear lane suffering from gun shot wounds. Paramedics attended and transported the male to the hospital in critical condition.

On December 8^th, 2011 during the late evening hours, investigators were notified that the victim had succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as Darren Paul GEORGE, 22 years of Winnipeg.

As a result of the ongoing investigation by members of the Homicide Unit, two suspect males have been identified. Arrest warrants for the charge of 2^nd Degree Murder have been issued for the following two suspect males:

Chance Moses GUIMOND, 19 years

Cody Joseph KAKEEWAY, 18 years

Efforts have been ongoing to locate the suspects however investigators believe they are evading police.

Anyone who may have information as to the whereabouts of either suspect is asked to contact police at 986-6222 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).

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