Friday, February 21, 2014
COMMERCIAL BREAK & ENTER ARREST – C13-220113
Between October 23, 2013 and February 9, 2014 the Winnipeg Police Service became aware of several commercial break & enters and stolen vehicles (SV) within and around the city with three suspects involved. They include:
- 1st 100 block of Hutchings Street (Winnipeg) on October 23, 2013
- 1100 block of Fife Street (Winnipeg) between October 25 & 26, 2013
- 1500 block of Inkster Boulevard (Winnipeg) on October 26, 2013
- 200 block of Station Street (Morris, Mb) on October 26, 2013
- 1400 block of Highway #75 (Ritchot, Mb) on October 26, 2013
- 1st 100 block of Hutchings Street (Winnipeg) between October 30 & 31, 2013
- 1500 block of Inkster Boulevard (Winnipeg) on November 1, 2013
- 1100 block of Fife Street (Winnipeg) between November 1 & 2, 2013
- 1500 block of Inkster Boulevard (Winnipeg) on November 10, 2013
- 100 block of Path 52 West (Steinbach, Mb) on November 11, 2013
- 200 block of Oak Point Highway (Winnipeg) between January 10 & 11,2014 (SV)
- 1st 100 block of Inksbrook Drive (Winnipeg) on January 24, 2014 (SV)
- 2100 block of Brookside Boulevard (Winnipeg) on February 9, 2014 (SV)
On February 17th, 2014 at approximately 3:30 a.m. a vehicle in the 1600 block of Inkster Boulevard was broken into and items stolen.
At approximately 3:45 am two vehicles in the 1600 block of Inkster Boulevard were broken into. Property was stolen from one of the vehicles.
At approximately 4:15 am a vehicle was stolen from the 300 block of Oak Point Highway. The suspect drove the vehicle to the area of Leila Avenue and Monsey Street where it was abandoned. Police were notified and attended. The suspect's lone footprints were evident in the freshly fallen snow and officers were able to follow them to the 700 block of Leila Avenue where they located and arrested the suspect without incident.
Damage and property stolen from within the vehicles is in excess of $13,000.00. All stolen vehicles were recovered.
Brant Rheal BLANCHETTE 44 years of Winnipeg has been charged with numerous property related offences for his alleged involvement.
He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.
The second suspect, Miles MELQUIST 22 years of Winnipeg, was identified during the investigation and a warrant of arrest was issued for his alleged involvement in these incidents.
On February 19, 2014 MELQUIST was located and arrested without incident in the area of Selkirk Street and Salter Avenue.
He has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.
On February 20, 2014 the third suspect, a 21 year old male from Winnipeg, was located and arrested for his alleged involvement. He is facing charges of Break Enter & Commit – Place & Mischief Under x 2.
He was released via a Promise to Appear.
RESIDENTIAL ROBBERY ARREST – C14-31024
On February 11, 2014 shortly after 11:30 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 1st 100 block of Matheson Avenue for the report of a residential robbery.
Officers arrived to find the residents of the home holding one of the suspects for police.
The suspect, who was injured during the incident, was arrested. He was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
A 24 year old resident sustained serious injury during the incident and also required medical treatment. His 22 year old brother suffered minor injury.
The investigation continued by members of the Major Crime Unit.
It was learned that one of the residents had posted an advertisement on the internet for the sale of some jewellery. The owner, along with his brother and two cousins were home when the suspect attended to the residence to view the items for sale. Once the jewellery was seen, the suspect alerted his three armed accomplices who then entered the residence with the intent of robbing the occupants of the jewellery. A struggle between three of the residents and the suspects ensued. It was during this altercation that the victims and accused were injured. The three accomplices fled prior to police arrival.
On February 18, 2014 the accused, Shaquille Demitrias Dominique MACFARLANE 20 years, was charged with numerous offences for his alleged involvement.
He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.
The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the outstanding suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
RESIDENTIAL BREAK & ENTER ARRESTS – C14-36825
Between December 20, 2013 and February 11, 2014 members of the East District Crime Unit investigated 14 residential break and enter incidents. They include:
- 1071 Brazier Avenue on 2013-12-20
- 86 Evenlea Walk on 2013-12-20
- 1204 De Graff Place on 2013-12-23
- 233 Kingsford Avenue on 2014-01-07
- 182 De Graff Place on 2014-01-07
- 245 Arby Bay on 2014-01-12
- 1121 Rothesay Street on 2014-01-14
- 602 Cedarcrest Driveon 2014-01-16
- 614 Edison Avenue on 2014-01-16
- 82 Pinecrest Bay on 2014-01-22
- 10 Roselawn Bay between 2014-01-21/24
- 363 Leighton Avenue between 2014-02-05/06
- 384 Paufeld Drive on 2014-02-11
- 306 Edelweiss Crescent on 2014-02-11
On February 19, 2014 a residence in the 200 block of McKay Avenue was broken into. Police were contacted and the two suspects were arrested in the area.
During these incidents over $21,000.00 of property, including electronics, jewellery, cash & credit cards was stolen. Later, the stolen credit cards were fraudulently used to purchase items.
Damage to the homes is estimated at $10,000.00.
Stewart James DUNCAN 42 years of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences for his alleged involvement:
- Break Enter & Commit –Dwelling House x 15
- Fraud Under $5000 x 2
Brady Elizabeth Kara LAVERDURE 25 years has been charged with the following offences for her alleged involvement:
- Break Enter & Commit –Dwelling House x 15
- Fraud Under $5000 x 2
- Resist Peace Officer
- Carry Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition in a Careless Manner
- Possession of Break In Instruments
Both were detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.
CDSA SEARCH WARRANT ARRESTS – C14-36392
Members of the East District Community Support Unit recently became involved in a drug investigation regarding a residence in the 200 block of Kimberly Avenue. As a result of the investigation a Controlled Drugs and Substances (CDSA) Search Warrant was obtained.
On February 19, 2014, with the assistance of uniform members, the Tactical Support Team and the National Weapons Enforcement Team (NWEST), the warrant was executed. Three people within the residence were arrested without incident. A search of the home resulted in the seizure of the following:
- Maverick Model 88 – 12 gauge pump action sawed off shotgun
- Cooey Model 60 - .22 calibre bolt action loaded rifle with serial # removed.
- 2 sawed off butt stocks and 1 sawed off shotgun barrel
- Several .22 calibre and 12 gauge shot gun shells
- $1205.00 in Canadian Currency
- 1 ounce of cannabis resin oil with a street value of $700.00
- 44 MDMA pills with estimated street value of $440.00
- 22.7g powder cocaine with estimated street value of $1760.00
- 13.6g crack cocaine with estimate street value of $1120.00
- 118 grams of marihuana with estimate street value of $1180.00
- Packaging material, scale and 7 cell phones
Dylan Durkvar SOUTH 20 years & Stefan John STONE-LACROIX 23 years, both of Winnipeg, have been charged with numerous drug and weapons related offences for their alleged involvement. Both were detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.
A 17 year old female from Winnipeg is facing several drug and weapons related charges for her alleged involvement. She was released via a Promise to Appear.
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