Monday, January 27, 2014

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

 

 Monday, January 27, 2014

 
 
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – ARREST   C14-17940
As previously released -On January 24, 2014 at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service and other emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of the Osborne Street Bridge for the report of an assault.
                                                                       
Officers arrived to find two males, 18 & 20 years of age who had sustained serious upper body injuries.  Both were transported from the scene in critical condition.  The 18 year-old victim later succumbed to his injuries. The 20-year-old was upgraded to stable condition and later released.
 
The deceased has been identified as: Joshua BENTLEY of Winnipeg.
 
The investigation has revealed that the victims and suspect, not known to each other, had previously attended a house party in the area. The suspect, in the company of two females left the gathering prior to the victims. The suspect remained in his vehicle outside the apartment block when the victims exited. The suspect immediately exited his vehicle and confronted the victim group. The 18 year-old was attacked, causing extensive trauma to the upper body. The 20 year-old also sustained an upper body injury. The victim group fled eastbound across the bridge where they were located and transported by emergency services.
 
Due to the investigative efforts by the Homicide Unit, with the assistance of Patrol members, Street Crime Unit and the Forensic Identification Section an arrest has been made.
 
On January 26, 2014, Mowlid Korane MOHAMED, 26 years-old of Winnipeg was arrested and charged with2nd Degree Murder, Attempt Murder, Assault and Utter Threats due to his alleged involvement.
 
He has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.  
 
Interviews are on-going by members of the Homicide Unit. 

 
 
MALE WANTED - HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION   C14-14146
As previously released -On January 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., officers and other emergency personnel responded to a residence located in the 200 block of Andrews Street regarding an injured male.
 
Officers located Justin DESMARAIS, a 24 years-old male,deceased within the home. It is believed that the deceased was involved in an altercation within the residence.
 
As a result of the on-going efforts by Homicide investigators, a male suspect has been identified:
 
Justin Atelard CATCHEWAY, 30 years-old is currently wanted on a Canada-Wide Warrant for 2nd Degree Murder.
 
CATCHEWAY is described as:Male, Aboriginal, 5'10" tall, 260 lbs., heavy build, short straight black hair, pockmarked skin, thin moustache/goatee and a tattoo on right-side of neck.
 
Police believe that CATCHEWAY is an associate of the Manitoba Warriors Street gang.  If he is observed, contact police immediately, he is not to be approached.

 

                               

 
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact members of the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
 
 
 
STRONG-ARM ROBBERY ARRESTS – C14-18734
On January 25, 2014 at approximately 11:30 p.m., uniform members were patrolling in the area of Main Street and College Avenue when they observed two males acting in a suspicious manner.  It was at this time a bystander flagged the officers down and advised that these males were responsible for an assault to another male that had recently occurred.
 
One of the males was immediately taken into custody while the second was arrested after a short foot pursuit.
 
While this was occurring, the victim of the assault made his way home where he contacted police.
 
Officers met with the victim and it was learned that he had been at Main Street and College Avenue when he was approached by the two male suspects who struck up a brief conversation.  One of the suspects produced a weapon and assaulted the victim in the upper body while the other suspect began to kick him.  The victim was then robbed of personal property and the suspects fled.
 
The victim was transported from the scene with serious upper body injuries. He is in stable condition.
 
The investigation continued by members of the Major Crimes Unit.
 
The two suspects, 17 & 18 years of age, both of Winnipeg have been charged with Robbery. 
 
They remain in custody.
 
 
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY   C14-18662
On January 25, 2014 at 10:00 p.m., two male suspect entered a gas bar located in the 400 block of Academy Road and confronted a 27 year-old male employee.
 
The suspects demanded cash and fled with an undisclosed amount. The victim was not injured.
 
The suspects are described as:
 
Male, 5'10"-5'11" tall and heavy build
 
Male, 5'10"-5'11" tall and thin build
 
No arrests have been made at this time.
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 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


Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email:
WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca

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