News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, January 26, 2014 PROJECT FALLING STAR UPDATE – ARRESTS – R13-39955 As previously released, in April 2013, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Street Crime Unit initiated Project Falling Star, a lengthy investigation strategically targeting members of the Manitoba Warriors Street Gang.   The Manitoba Warriors are known to promote illicit drug sales and commit numerous acts of violence that are linked to the territorial disputes related to drug distribution networks.   As a result of information gathered, "Project Falling Star" focussed on specific drug cells within the gang.   Certain investigative techniques were utilized, which resulted in evidence being gathered to support criminal code charges on 57 Manitoba Warriors and / or associates.  7 CDSA search warrants and 3 Firearms warrants were executed throughout the project.   On January 16th, 2014 members of the Street Crime Unit, Tactical Support Team and Uniform Patrol members concluded the project by conducting a search warrant at a location in the 700 block of Main Street.  As a result of evidence gathered, several individuals were arrested and charged.   Further, warrants of arrest were issued for Monica Marie THOMAS and Connor Todd SECH along with a male youth.   Members of the Street Crime Unit have since located and arrested both SECH and the male youth.   Both were detained in custody.   THOMAS remains at large.   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.