News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, December 24, 2013     WEAPON – ARREST C13-264060 On December 24, 2013 at approximately 4:10 a.m., Patrol and members of the Canine Unit responded to a residence located in the 600 block of Home Street regarding a dispute and reports that a male was armed with a gun.   Upon arrival, officers discovered that the armed male suspect had already fled. As a result, Canine Unit members began tracking the suspect.   A short time later, officers located and took custody of the suspect in the area of the 500 block of Maryland Street. The gun and a knife was located and seized by officers.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued the investigation.   A 30 year-old male remains in custody and is facing numerous weapon related offences.     IMPAIRED DRIVING – ARREST   C13-263989 On December 24, 2013, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Patrol members observed a Suzuki Aerio swerving across the centre line of the roadway while in the area of Kilbride Avenue and McKenzie Street.   Officers attempted to stop the vehicle at Belmont Avenue and McKenzie Street however, the driver continued southbound at a high rate of speed.   The vehicle was pursued at which time it was observed to disobey several traffic control devices, having no regard for public safety.     A short time later, the suspect vehicle collided with a snow bank at Richardson Avenue McCurdy Street. Officers secured the vehicle and took custody of the lone male occupant.   A 47 year-old male has been charged with the following offences and detained at the Provincial Remand Centre:   Driving while ability impaired Fail or refuse to provide breath sample Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle Flight while pursued by peace officer     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.