News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, June 9, 2013 STOLEN VEHICLE ARREST – C13-110307 On Sunday, June 2, 2013 members of the R.C.M.P. received the report of a vehicle having been stolen from the West St Paul area.   On Friday, June 7, 2013 shortly before 8:30 p.m. the stolen vehicle was seen in the 500 block of Stella Avenue.  When officers attempted to stop the vehicle the driver intentionally rammed the unmarked cruiser (which had its emergency equipment activated) head on, causing minor injuries to the two officers inside.   The driver of the stolen vehicle then drove off and shortly thereafter struck a hydro pole after which he fled on foot.  After a brief foot pursuit the male was taken into custody without incident in the area of Flora Avenue and Parr Street.   Members of the East District Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.  As a result, Antonio Andrew Quijada LAVALLE 21 years of Winnipeg has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre and is facing charges of:   Assault peace officer with weapon or causing bodily harm x 2 Dangerous Operation – Motor Vehicle Flight from police officer Possess Property Obtained by Crime over $5000.00 Breach of Probation Fail to Comply Conditions Undertaking before Officer In Charge Drive without a licence – with an invalid licence (HTA)   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.