News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, September 25, 2014     Homicide Arrest – C14-201786 On September 21, 2014 at approximately 7:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services were dispatched to the 500 block of Burnell Street for the report of an injured female.   A 27-year-old female was located and transported to hospital in critical condition.   Shortly after, the Winnipeg Police Service was notified of the incident and members attended to the hospital.  There, the victim's common-law husband was located and arrested without incident.   Members of the Homicide Unit continued with the investigation.  It was revealed that the couple, along with their two children, had attended to the Burnell Street address the previous day to visit family.  The visit extended overnight, during which time the victim and suspect became involved in an argument.  The argument escalated to the point where the suspect physically assaulted the victim in the upper body, causing severe injury.     Erwin John SPENCE 25 years of Winnipeg was charged with Aggravated Assault for his alleged involvement and detained in custody.   On the evening of September 23 the victim succumbed to her injuries.  She is identified as Jenna MARSDEN of Winnipeg.   After consultation with the Crown, on September 24, 2014, members of the Homicide Unit charged SPENCE with 2nd Degree Murder.   He remains in custody.     Suspicious Male – C14-204457 On September 24, 2014 members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a suspicious person.   Officers met with the 11-year-old complainant who advised that at approximately 3:30 p.m. she had been waiting to be picked up in the 900 block of Brazier Street when she observed an unknown male watching her.  The male exited the vehicle and asked if she attended a nearby school and at what time school got out.  After she answered his questions the male got back into his vehicle, however remained and continued to watch her.  The complainant walked to a nearby store where she observed the male to park nearby and continue to watch her until she was picked up.   The male is described as:  Black, approximately 5'4" tall with an average build.  He was wearing white pants, golf style shirt with green and red squares on it, matching visor with same pattern, black shoes and glasses.   The vehicle is described as: newer, white Jeep sport utility vehicle similar to a Cherokee.   The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit.  Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the identity of the male is asked to contact investigators at (204)986-2857 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 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.