News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, August 28, 2014   Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian – Arrest - C14-181764 As released earlier, on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 shortly after 2:30 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of St Anne's Road & St Mary's Road for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.   A 35-year-old female was located and transported to hospital in critical condition where she later succumbed to her injuries.   The victim has been identified as Jennie Lynda Lee GRAVES, of Winnipeg.   The driver of the vehicle was located and arrested at the scene.   The investigation continued by members of the Major Crimes Unit.   It was learned that the victim had been a passenger in the vehicle when an argument between she and the driver occurred.  The argument turned physical which resulted in the driver, while the vehicle was still in motion, pushing the victim out onto the road.  The victim was then struck by the rear wheels of the vehicle.  The driver continued on for several blocks before stopping.  A witness, who observed part of the incident, followed the vehicle and later brought the suspect back to the scene.   Keith Ryan THOMPSON, 35 years of Winnipeg has been charged with the following for his alleged involvement: Causing Death by Criminal Negligence Driving While Ability Impaired Causing Death Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample when Involved in an Accident Causing Death Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle Causing Death Fail to remain at the scene of an accident and exchange particulars He was detained in custody.     Suspicious Male Update – C14-180735 As previously released, on August 25, 2014 at approximately 5:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a suspicious person.   Officers met with the 12 year old victim and her parents.    The child related that at approximately 4:20 p.m. she had been walking in the 500 block of Washington Avenue when she noticed an unknown male following her.  She continued on, walking eastbound on Washington, when the male grabbed her from behind.  She kicked out and was able to break free after which she ran home and notified her parents.   After considerable investigation by members of the Child Abuse Unit it was determined that the events surrounding the incident were not as initially reported and that the attempt abduction incident is unfounded.   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.