News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, August 7, 2014 Suspicious Person Update – Arrest – C14-165645 As previously reported, on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 shortly after 1:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a suspicious person. Officers met with the 15 year old complainant who advised that at approximately 12:00 a.m. she had been walking in the area of Rouge Road and Brown Bay.  At this time she was followed by an unknown male.  Becoming fearful for her safety she began to run.  The suspect chased after the victim and attempted to grab her, taking hold of her arm.  The victim screamed out and the suspect fled.   The suspect was described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 30-40 years of age, approximately 5'8" tall with a medium build.  He was wearing a black hoody and black pants. The investigation continued by members of the West District Crime Unit who were able to identify a suspect. Anthony ABIGOSIS, 40 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Assault for his alleged involvement. He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   Child Pornography Arrest – R13-69004 In September of 2013 members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) were contacted by German law enforcement.  Information provided was that one of their investigations had revealed that a resident of Winnipeg was in possession of child pornography. ICE members entered into a lengthy investigation and as a result were able to identify a suspect. On August 6, 2014 investigators executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of Isbister Street at which time the lone resident was arrested without incident. A 45-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing charges of Possession of Child Pornography, Access any Child Pornography and Imports, Distributes, Make Available Child Pornography for his alleged involvement. He was released via a Promise to Appear.   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.