Wednesday, December 31, 2014

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, December 31, 2015

 
 
Commercial Robbery Arrest – C14-276824
 
On June 14th, 2014 a male suspect attended to a gas bar in the 1800 block of Portage Avenue. The suspect filled his vehicle with a quantity of gas and subsequently left without paying.
 
It is alleged that the same male suspect is responsible for the following incidents:
 

  • December 29th, 2014 at approximately 10:25 p.m. a suspect attended to a gas bar in the 800 block of Leila Avenue and requested a quantity of cigarettes. The suspect grabbed the merchandise and fled without paying. 
  • On the same day at approximately 11:30 p.m. a suspect attended to a gas bar in the 1300 block of McPhillips Street and grabbed a quantity of cigarettes. An employee intervened and the suspect fled, empty-handed, in a vehicle. There were no injuries. 
  • December 30th, 2014 at approximately 1:30 a.m. a suspect attended to a convenience store in the 1700 block of Portage Avenue. While inside the suspect grabbed a donation box and attempted to flee. He was confronted by employees, and fled the premises empty-handed.  
  • On the same day at approximately 1:35 a.m. a suspect attended to gas bar in the 1800 block of Portage Avenue and requested a quantity of cigarettes. The suspect grabbed the merchandise and attempted to flee. He was confronted by an employee and after a brief struggle the suspect fled empty-handed. The employee was not injured. A patrolling Tactical Support unit initiated a short pursuit after observing the suspect vehicle. A short time later the suspect lost control of the vehicle and was apprehended in the 600 block of Hamilton Avenue. He was not injured.

 
 Jacob Charles KLIPENSTEIN, 48 years, of Winnipeg was detained in custody. He has been charged with the following offences:
 
            Robbery
            Theft under x 5
            Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer
            Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
            Mischief Under
 
 
 
Break and Enter Arrests – C14-238045
 
On December 30th, 2014 members of the Winnipeg Police Service District 3 Crime Unit arrested 2 males for a series of property crimes.
 
Victor Quenton HIEBERT, 50 years of Winnipeg was charged with the following offences and detained in custody:
 

  • Break, Enter and Theft  x 6
  • Theft under $5000 x 3
  • Fail to Comply Probation x 9
  • Theft Over $5000

 
A 77 year old male from Winnipeg has been released on a Promise to Appear and will be charged with:
 

  • Break, Enter and Theft
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Theft Over $5000

 The incidents leading up to the arrests are as follows:
 
On June 26th, 2014 a bicycle was stolen from a rear lot in the 1400 block of Main Street.
 
On August 31st suspects broke into a residence in the 300 block of Manitoba Avenue and stole $700 worth of copper piping resulting in a flood which caused $2000 in damages to the property.
 
On September 15th suspects broke into a residence in the 600 block of Maryland
Street apparently looking for copper piping, however none was found.
 
On October 7th suspects stole a trailer valued at $250 from a rear lot in the 1400 block of Main Street.
 
Between October 23rd and November 1st suspects stole a quantity of scrap metal valued at $700 from a compound in the 1st block of Charles Street
 
On November 6th suspects broke into a residence in the 600 block of Furby Street and removed copper piping valued at $45.
 
On November 21st suspects broke into a compound in the 400 block of King street and stole metal valued at $80
 
On December 17th witnesses observed two suspects remove air-conditioning units valued at $5600 from a residence in the 90 block of Granville Street. 
 
 
 

 

 

For further information contact either:
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer
Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer


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Winnipeg Police Service


COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
 
Wednesday, December 31, 2014


 
The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) is a joint forces unit of the Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP.  MIHRSOU today provides information regarding Brett Russell Jeffrey PILCH, 49 years of age, a convicted sex offender who is considered at high risk to become involved in further sex offences.
 
PILCH will be released from Bowden Institution, Alberta on December 31, 2014.  He was held to Warrant Expiry on these charges. That is, he was not granted any form of parole.  Upon release, PILCH will be subject to the conditions of a probation order.  He is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg.
 
PILCH has a history of sexual offences in relation to females, usually young adult women. Although he has attended sexual offender treatment in the past, PILCH is still considered a high risk to re-offend.  Adult females and older female children are at risk of sexual harassment as well as possible physical sexual violence.
 


This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves.  Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Mr PILCH will not be tolerated.
 

 
 
Name:  Brett Russell Jeffrey PILCH
 
DOB:     1965-05-26
 
Height:  171 cm (5'7")
 
Weight:  67 kg (147 lbs)
 
Hair:       Brown
 
Eyes:      Blue
 
Race:     Caucasian
 
 
If you have any information regarding PILCH, and wish to speak directly to a police officer, please call the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) at (204) 984-1888 or contact the Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-2222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
 
 
Background information:
 
Brett Russell Jeffrey PILCH is a 49 year-old male with a criminal record for indecent phone calls, harassing phone calls, sexual assault and breach of probation and recognizance.
 
Over a period of 20 years, PILCH has repeatedly been involved in incidents where he has sexually harassed women with whom he has had no prior relationship.  This harassing sexual conduct usually takes place over the telephone, but has, on occasion, taken the form of direct physical contact. Following his release from the penitentiary for criminal harassment and harassing telephone calls in May 2008, PILCH was convicted of breach of probation and recognizance resulting in additional jail sentences and probation orders. He was convicted on June 29, 2011 for 2 counts of breach of probation for possessing a cell phone and failing to notify his probation officer that he was involved in a relationship with a female. PILCH received an 11 month 20 day jail sentence in addition to the 45 days spent in pre-trial custody followed by 2 years supervised probation. PILCH'S most recent convictions on January 2, 2013 were for 2 counts of breach of probation order, one for using a telephone contrary to a condition of his probation and the other for having contact with a female under 18 years old.  He sat beside then followed a 14 year old female in a park making inappropriate comments to her.  The following day, shortly after midnight, he went to an alley behind her residence.
 
PILCH will be released on December 31, 2014. He will be subject to a supervised probation order until January 1, 2017. 
 
The Probation Order includes the following conditions:
  • Not to have contact and communication with any sex trade worker;
  • Not to attend any establishment featuring strippers;
  • Not to possess any pornography;
  • Not to possess, operate or have control or access whatsoever to any computer

    or internet amenities no matter where they may be located, except as allowed
    by Probation Services;

  • Not own, possess nor have any type of telephone subscribed under your

    name except as specifically allowed by Probation Services.

  • Not make any phone calls to female persons at their private residences who

    are previously unknown to you;

  • Not to have contact with or be in the presence of any female actually or

    apparently under the age of eighteen (18) years, except for unavoidable
    encounters in a public place and except in the company of an adult approved
    in writing, in advance, by Probation Services;

  • Attend, complete and follow the rules of any assessment, treatment,

    counselling, and/or community programming as directed by his probation
    officer;

  • Not to possess weapons; and
  • Observe a curfew between 11 pm and 7 am, except for verifiable emergencies

    or when you are given special permission in writing, in advance, by your
    probation officer.
 
Upon release, PILCH is expected to take up residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
 
During his previous prison sentences, PILCH has attended sex offender treatment programs.  However, he is still considered a high risk to re-offend.  Females, particularly young adult women and older female children, are at risk of sexual harassment as well as possible physical sexual violence.
 
 
This information is also displayed on the Manitoba Justice Sex Offender Website: www.gov.mb.ca/justice/notification.
 
 
This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves.  Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at Brett Russell Jeffrey PILCH will not be tolerated.
 
If you have information about Mr PILCH, please call MIHRSOU at (204) 984-1888, the Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-6222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8577 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.

 


For further information contact either:
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer
Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer


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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, December 30, 2014
 

Update: Missing person Kelsey DESJARLAIS has been safely located. The WPS would like to thank members of the public and media for their assistance in this matter.
 

Friday, December 19, 2014 
 
 
MISSING PERSON – Kelsey DESJARLAIS R14-89754
The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 16-year-old male, Kelsey DESJARLAIS. DESJARLAIS was last seen in the Downtown area of Winnipeg on December 15th, 2014.
 
DESJARLAIS is described as: Aboriginal, 6'2" tall, 245 pounds with a heavy build and short dark hair; he was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, grey jacket, black sweat pants, and black/white Nike shoes.
 
Police are concerned for DESJARLAIS' well-being. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 986-6250.
 
 

 
 

 

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Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
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Monday, December 29, 2014

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

 

 Monday, December 29, 2014

 
 
Suspicious Male C14-246472

Since mid-November the Winnipeg Police Service has received several reports regarding a suspicious male attending residences and asking for money stating his truck ran out of gas.
 
Although most of the incidents have occurred in the Elmwood and East Kildonan areas, similar reports have also been filed for the 2300 block of Burrows Avenue and the Riel Avenue/St. Mary's Road area.
 
The suspect male is described as: Caucasian male, approximately 50 years of age, approximately 5'8" tall with a medium build, balding and wearing prescription glasses. The male was observed to be operating a dirty white truck.
 
Members of the East District Crime Unit are attempting to identify this male. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (204)786-TIPS (8477).  

 

For further information contact either:
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Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer


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Winnipeg Police Service

 

Monday, December 29, 2014

 
 

Festive Season Checkstop Program - Week #4 Results
The Winnipeg Police Service Central Traffic Unit has provided the results from the fourth week of the Festive Season Check Stop Program. 
 
167 - Vehicles stopped
25 - Approved Screening Device (ASD) tests administered
2 - ASD Fails
7 - Drive Impaired / Drive Over 80mg% / Refusal charges
22 -Traffic related Provincial Offence Notices (PON) issued
 
The Winnipeg Police Service encourages all motorists to have a plan in place before you go out. Taking a cab, contacting Operation Red Nose or simply identifying a designated driver, are some options to consider. Also available on New Year's Eve is Winnipeg Transit's Free Ride program: http://ow.ly/GygQr
 
The message is simple, if you choose to drink, DON'T DRIVE.
 

 

For further information contact either:
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer
Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer

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Saturday, December 27, 2014

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Winnipeg Police Service


Saturday, December 27, 2014


 
 
Serious Motor Vehicle Collision Update –
C14-274849

As released earlier today, on December 27, 2014 at 1:30 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Sherbrook Street and Alexander Avenue for the report of a motor vehicle collision.
 
A 29-year-old male pedestrian was located and transported to hospital in critical condition where he remains.
 
Sherbrook Street between Logan Avenue and Pacific Avenue was closed to traffic for several hours.
 
Early investigation has revealed that a Ford Fusion was being driven eastbound on Alexander Avenue at a high rate of speed.  When the vehicle reached Sherbrook Street, it went up and over the concrete median and struck a pedestrian who had been attempting to cross Sherbrook.  The vehicle continued on, struck a vehicle parked in a nearby driveway and then came to rest.  Two male occupants were seen to exit the vehicle and flee on foot.
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6668 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).

 


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Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
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Saturday, December 27, 2014


 
 
Attempt Murder Arrest – C14-273660
On December 24, 2014 shortly before 8:30 p.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to a rooming house in the 600 block of Aberdeen Avenue for the report of a female having been shot.
 
Multiple units were dispatched and a 24-year-old female was located suffering from a single gunshot wound to the upper body.  She was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable.
 
An 18-year-old male was located and arrested at the scene without incident.
 
Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.
 
William Benjamin Dane HUNTER-GARRIOCH, 18 years of Winnipeg has been charged with the following for his alleged involvement:

  • Attempt to Commit Murder
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x 3
  • Discharge Air Gun or Pistol with Intent
  • Break Enter & Commit – Dwelling House

He was detained in custody.
 
 
Serious Motor Vehicle Collision – C14-274849
On December 27, 2014 at 1:30 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Sherbrook Street and Alexander Avenue for the report of a motor vehicle collision.
 
An adult male was located and transported to hospital in critical condition.
 
Sherbrook Street between Logan Avenue and Pacific Avenue remains closed to all traffic.
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6271 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).

 


For further information contact either:
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer
Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer


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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service


Wednesday, December 24, 2014


 
 

MISSING PERSON – Melvin HARRIS – C14-272168
The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating the following 45-year-old male, Melvin HARRIS.  HARRIS is known to frequent the Fort Rouge and downtown areas of the city and was last heard from on Monday December 21st, 2014.
 
HARRIS is described as: 
Caucasian, 5'10" tall, approximately 140 pounds with long bushy salt and pepper hair. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket and black pants.


Anyone with information regarding HARRIS's whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.
 


For further information contact either:
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Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
 

 
Serious Motor Vehicle Collision Update –
C14-269692

As previously released, on December 18, 2014 at approximately 10:30 p.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of McPhillips Street and Jarvis Avenue for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving pedestrians.
 
A 70-year-old female was transported to hospital in critical condition.  She has since succumbed to her injuries.

Her name will not be released.
 
A 60-year-old male was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
 
Investigation by members of the Central Traffic Unit revealed that a vehicle was travelling in the south bound lanes of McPhillips when the two pedestrians who had been attempting to cross westbound across McPhillips were struck.
 
The driver was interviewed and no charges are expected.

 


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Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
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