News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, June 21, 2018     Gun Amnesty: June 1 - 30, 2018 The Winnipeg Police Service in conjunction with all Manitoba Police Services continues to encourage citizens in Manitoba to voluntarily turn in all types of weapons, including pellet guns and ammunition, as part of the 2018 Manitoba Gun Amnesty initiative.     Citizens interested in having unwanted, unregistered, or illegal firearms or ammunition safely and legally removed from their homes are asked to call the local police service's non-emergency number. You will be asked to provide some information about the item and officers will arrange a pickup time. Items will be safely disposed of. Citizens are asked not to attend police stations in person with the firearms or ammunition for everyone's safety.     Charges will not be laid against individuals unless it is established that the weapon being turned in was used to commit a crime or was stolen.     Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to dispose of unwanted firearms and ammunition, ensuring that these weapons will not fall into the wrong hands.  For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        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.

Route 90 Improvements and Eastern Corridor Study

New Opportunities for Engagement at the City of Winnipeg Route 90 Improvements Study Phase 2 Engagement Phase two of public engagement will provide you with an opportunity to share input on key areas for the preliminary design, including: active transportation, traffic changes, transit, local improvements and access, accessibility and other design elements. You're invited to participate in a second online survey, available from June 13 to July 30, 2018. The City is also hosting a pop-up at the Outlet Collection Winnipeg mall on June 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.   For more information, please visit: winnipeg.ca/route90. Ongoing Opportunities for Engagement at the City of Winnipeg Eastern Corridor Study potential route options The final two open houses of eight events are happening today (at the Mosaic Event Centre  1006 Nairn Ave. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) to collect feedback on potential route options for the Eastern Rapid Transit Corridor. The open houses began on Monday, June 18. Members of the Eastern Corridor Study project team are available to answer questions and gather input.   If you are unable to attend, please visit the website and provide feedback on the potential route options using the online mapping tool, available until July 6. For more information, visit winnipeg.ca/easterncorridor. Recreation and Parks Strategies survey Thank you to all who attended the Winnipeg Recreation and Parks Strategies open houses. If you were unable to attend, we encourage you to view our open house boards and provide your comments through our online survey. The online survey will remain open until June 30, 2018 so don't miss your chance to be part of this first phase of engagement!   An accessible version of the survey is available. Email the completed survey to RecAndParks@Winnipeg.ca. For more information, please visit winnipeg.ca/RecandParks. This newsletter is sent out every other Thursday. We strive to promote events at least two weeks ahead through other means such as newspaper ads, social media, and direct mail.   Connect with us Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/CityofWinnipeg Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/CityofWinnipeg Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:     Related Office of Public Engagement OurWinnipeg winnipeg.ca 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 Public Engagement newsletter at a City event, or as offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, June 20, 2018   Robbery  - Arrest: C18-130096 On June 18, 2018, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service was alerted to a vehicle robbery which occurred in the area of Stella Avenue and McGregor Street. The victim, a 28-year-old male, reported that while he was stopped in his vehicle he was approached by three males, one armed with a sawed-off rifle. One of the males pointed the rifle at the victim and ordered him to turn over his car keys and exit the vehicle.  The victim complied and the males entered the vehicle, robbing the victim of his personal belongings in the process. The three males fled with the vehicle.    On June 19, 2018, at 4:50 a.m., general patrol officers observed the stolen vehicle parked in the lane in the 700 block of Selkirk Avenue with a lone male occupant. The male was seen exiting out the front passenger seat and was placed under arrest. The male was found to be in possession of a can of bear spray.    On June 19, 2018, at 11:20 am, general patrol officers observed a male engaged in a dispute with a taxi driver in the 700 block of Flora Avenue. Officer stopped and attempted to intervene when the male fled but tripped and fell due to a loaded sawed-off rifle falling down his pant leg. He was immediately taken into custody.    A loaded sawed-off .22 calibre rifle was seized along with several personal items stolen from the victim of the vehicle robbery.    Caleb Joshua JOHNSTON, a 29-year-old male of Winnipeg was charged with: • Armed Robbery Using a Firearm • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 • Possess Weapon • Fail To Comply with Recognizance • Possession of a Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Probation Order    Brandon Lee MCKAY, a 25-year-old male was charged with: • Armed Robbery using a Restricted Firearm or Prohibited Firearm • Pointing a Firearm • Possession of a Weapon X 2 • Carrying Concealed Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition X 2 • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized X 2 • Transports Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition in a Careless Manner X 2 • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle X 2 • Fail to Comply with Recognizance X 4 • Fail to Comply with Probation Order X 3 • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm   This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     For further information contact either: Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs 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.

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday June 19, 2018    PROJECT RETURN    The Winnipeg Police Service's Counter Exploitation/ Missing Person's Unit, and General Patrol Members in Central 11, West District 12, and East District 14, in partnership with Outreach Workers from the Community in Winnipeg (StreetReach, Winnipeg Outreach Network, Resources Assistance for Youth (RAY), MaMaWi, and the Bear Clan Patrol Inc) initiated a Joint Project on Friday, June 15, 2018, with the aim of protecting youth within our city who are at a high risk of being sexually exploited.     8 reported missing,  at risk youths were located. Each were transported to a place of safety o   (2 of these missing/high risk youths were arrested for outstanding warrants)  8 Crime Prevention through Social Development (CPTSD) contacts were made to identify and assist those involved in the Sex Trade 63 Contacts of both Youths and Adults were made by partner agencies who provided various supplies including, Harm Reduction kits/Food and/or Clothing 55 locations, known to be frequented by high risk missing youths, were checked 14 Referrals provided to partner agencies   Our commitment to issues surrounding our missing youth and those at risk of sexual exploitation in the community will continue. For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        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.

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, June 18, 2018     Drugs - Arrest: C18-127941 On June 16, 2018, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Division 13 Community Support Unit and General Patrol officers observed a male wanted on a warrant exiting an address in the 500 block of Redwood Avenue. The male was placed under arrest and taken into custody. He was found to be in possession of approximately $1200 cash.     Officers learned that the male left his personal bag in a nearby taxi. Upon retrieving the bag, officers discovered that it contained the following:     97 grams of methamphetamine, street value of approximately $9700.00 6 grams of marijuana 4 grams of cocaine A vialcontaining an unknown brown sugar like substance 2 Fentanyl blotters Packaging material Working digital scale   Ronald Brian JACKSON,a 30-year-old male of Winnipeg was charged with: Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking Possession of Marihuana Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking Fail to Comply with Probation Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000   The suspect was being investigated by Division 11 Community Support Unit members resulting in the outstanding warrant for his arrest. The warrant was in connection to an incident where approximately 132 grams of methamphetamine, a small amount of crack cocaine, assorted opioids including, oxycodone, carfentanil tabs, heroin, powdered fentanyl and other unidentified drugs were seized from within a vehicle.     The warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possess Weapon X2, Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Possession of Oxycodone was executed and he was detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.         Weapons - Arrest: C18-129262 On June 17, 2018, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Division 14 Community Support Unit members conducted a traffic stop in the area of Watt Street and Talbot Avenue. Upon speaking with occupants of the vehicle, officers observed signs of drug trafficking. The occupants were asked to exit the vehicle and placed under arrest. An adult male passenger of the vehicle was found to be in possession of a loaded .32 caliber handgun which was holstered to his hip. Upon searching the male further, a small amount of methamphetamine and several hydromorphone pills were found.     Ronald Jason LEATHWOOD, a 39-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:     Possession of a Weapon Carrying Concealed Weapon, prohibited Device or Ammunition Possess Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order X2 Possession of Scheduled Substance-Methamphetamine Possession of Scheduled Substance - Hydromorphone   He has been detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.  For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        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.

E-Watch - 18-06-17

View neighbourhood reports for Residential Break and Enters and Stolen Vehicles. Visit CrimeStat to view Crime Statistics in Winnipeg. The CrimeStat website is an online resource that provides timely statistical information relating to crime in Winnipeg. Crime Prevention Tip Take Action     Protect Yourself from Pickpockets     The summer season brings with it fantastic festivals – and large crowds – to our community. During the busy season of celebrations, it's important to be mindful of your possessions at all times at special events.     It takes but a moment to have someone steal your possession     Take Action to protect yourself and discourage pickpockets. Keep purses secure and carry wallets in an inside or front pocket. Carry only what you need with you If you must bring a bag with you carry it in front of you with flaps against your body. Make sure all of the pockets on your bag are completely closed Don't show your money — keep it safely in your pocket. Keep your money in a hard-to-reach place As much as you can avoid the display of jewelry. In a crowd, pay attention to your surroundings especially when someone is standing very close to you or when you are jostled. Crime prevention starts with you!     Follow us on Facebook!   Do you follow us on Facebook? We'd love it if you did. Stay informed about the latest crime news, information about special initiatives and our activities in the community by following us on Facebook. Have a peak at our page: https://www.facebook.com/wpgpoliceofficial/     E-Watch - Your direct connection to information about crime and crime prevention in your community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and helping us create a culture of safety in Winnipeg. Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online CrimeStat Crime Stoppers 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.

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, June 16, 2018   Stolen Vehicles – Public Advisory   The Winnipeg Police Service has recently seen a 54% increase in vehicle thefts over the month of May into June.   A majority of thefts were taken as a result of vehicles that had been left running, stolen keys, or keys that had been left hidden inside vehicles.   These thefts were preventable and the Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind the public of several important safety tips:   - Never leave your vehicle unattended while running with the keys in the ignition.   - Do not leave your keys inside the vehicle, whether they are hidden or not.   - Keys left at home (or at your business) should always be hidden. This will help prevent the theft of your vehicle if your home (or business) is broken into.   More vehicle theft safety tips can be found here:    http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/TakeAction/auto_theft.stm For further information contact either: Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs 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.