News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, January 25, 2014 HOMICIDE – C14-17940 On January 24, 2014 at approximately 11:30 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the area of the Osborne Street Bridge for the report of an assault.   Officers arrived to find two adult males who had been injured during the assault.  Both were transported to hospital in critical condition.  One of the victims has since succumbed to his injuries.   The investigation is in its early stages and no further information is available at this time.   Members of the Homicide Unit continue to investigate.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     INDECENT ACT UPDATE – ARREST - C14-9417 As previously released, on January 13, 2014 at 5:15 p.m., a 19 year old female was walking in the area of Risbey Crescent and Peltier Avenue when a male operating a truck pull up along-side her.   The lone male occupant proceeded to ask for directions when the female observed the male exposing himself while performing an indecent act.    No contact was made and the female fled the area.   The investigation continued by West District Detectives.   On January 17, 2014 a composite drawing of the suspect along with photos of the suspect vehicle were released to the public.   On January 23, 2014 a 26 year old male from Winnipeg was arrested for his alleged involvement.    He is facing a charge of Indecent Act and was released via a Promise to Appear.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance in this matter.     FRAUD ARREST – R14-2021 Between July, 2009 and June, 2011 the Consumer Protection Office received several complaints regarding a fraudulent male.    In each incident the victim had recently had asphalt work done at their residence.  A male would attend stating that he was from the company who had done the asphalting and was there to apply the required seal coat which was not included in the initial cost of the asphalting.  A number of people agreed to the work which was then performed in a substandard manner.   Victims contacted the Consumer Protection Office who entered into an investigation which resulted in a suspect being identified.  Their completed investigation was sent for Crown Opinion which later resulted in the authorization of charges being filed.   On January 23, 2014, acting on the direction of the Crown, members of the Commercial Crime Unit located and arrested the male without incident.   Barry Wayne Martin SCULLY 49 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Fraud Under $5000 x 9 and Mischief Under $5000 for his alleged involvement.   He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   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.