Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

 

 

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
 
 
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUIRED – STABBING INVESTIGATION C12-73742
As previously released, on April 24, 2012, at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service and other emergency personnel responded to the area of Notre Dame Avenue and Balmoral Street regarding a stabbing incident.
 
Medical personnel located an injured 26 year old male lying in the roadway that was initially observed by a passerby.
 
Officers secured the area, however no arrests have been made at this time.
 
Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Division 11 Crime Unit with the assistance of the Forensic Identification Section continue to investigate.
 
Investigators are seeking the public's assistance regarding this matter. Anyone who may have been in the area and has any information regarding the incident is asked to contact police at 204-986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
  
FIRE C12-74225
On April, 24, 2012 at approximately 7:40 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service and other emergency personnel responded to the north river bank near the walking path at the Forks for a working fire.
 
Several portable docks located at this location were engulfed in flames, which spread to a number of trees in the surrounding area. Damage is estimated at approximately $30,000.00. No injuries have been reported.
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Arson Strike Force.
 
Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 204-986-6813 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
  
 
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – ARRESTS C12-74234
On April 24, 2012, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Uniform Patrol members responded to a business located in the 500 block of Panet Road regarding a robbery incident.
 
The investigation has revealed that two armed male suspects, while concealing their identity, entered the store and confronted a 23 year old male employee. Both suspects proceeded behind the counter and obtained undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes prior to fleeing. The victim was not injured.
 
Due to the efforts of Uniform Patrol members and the Canine Unit, both suspects were located and arrested a short time later in the area of Talbot Avenue and Kent Road.
 
The investigation continued by members of the Major Crimes Unit. A full recovery of the stolen property and weapons used by the suspects was made.  
 
Dustine Tyler BRUNEAU, 20 years has been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement: Robbery with a Weapon and Disguise with Intent.
 
Sheldon Luke FREDETTE, 22 years has been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement: Robbery with a Weapon, Disguise with Intent, Fail to Comply with Condition Recognizance and Breach Probation x 2.
 
Both were detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.
 
 
DRUG AND WEAPON ARREST C12-74343
On April 24, 2012, at approximately 10:47 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service Street Crime Unit initiated a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle and occupant in the 500 block of Sargent Avenue. It was determined the vehicle plates had previously been stolen. 
 
After further investigation, officers located and seized the following items from within the vehicle:
 
·        Machete  
·        Knife
·        .22 Calibre Ammunition X 45
·        Shotgun Shells X 4
·        2.46 grams of Methamphetamine - estimated street value of $240.00
·        4 grams of Marihuana - estimated street value of $40.00
·        $267.00 - Canadian Currency
·        Miscellaneous Drug Paraphernalia
 
A 28 year old male is facing the following charges:
 
·        Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x 2
·        Possession Firearm/Ammunition while Prohibited x 2
·        Possess for Purpose of Trafficking  
·        Possession of Drug or Substance  
·        Possess Proceeds of Crime
·        Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.00
·        Fail to Comply Condition of Undertaking
·        Drive Disqualified (Highway Traffic Act)
 
The male has been released on a Promise to Appear.
 
 

For further information contact either:
Patrol Sgt. Monica Stothers, Public Information Officer
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer


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