News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, October 27, 2014         Update - Serious Motor Vehicle Collision – C14-229022 As previously released - On October 26, 2014 at approximately 2:40 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a hit and run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Marbury Road and Mapleglen Drive.   At this time, the investigation has revealed that the occupants of two vehicles became involved in dispute, possible due to manner of driving.   At one point, the occupants of a black, Infiniti G35 stopped in the area and a 31 year-old male passenger exited the vehicle in attempt to speak with the other driver. The driver of the suspect vehicle, still in the area, suddenly drove in the direction of the male passenger, now out in the roadway, striking him while travelling at a high rate of speed.   The victim was transported from the scene in critical condition. The suspect vehicle fled the area and was described as follows:   Newer model, silver, Dodge Charger – front end damage and possibly windshield damage due to the collision.   Members of the Central Traffic Unit continued to investigate.   Since releasing details of the incident to the public, the registered owner of the suspect vehicle contacted police. It has been determined that the vehicle was in the possession of individuals known to the registered owner at the time of the collision.   The vehicle has since been seized.   The suspect(s) remain(s) outstanding and the investigation continues.       Arson Arrest – C14-229526 On October 26, 2014, at approximately 8:00 p.m., two male youth entered a secure compound located in the area of the 700 block of Pembina Highway.   While in the compound, the males began damaging property and started a fire. Damage estimates are pending.   Their activities were observed and police were notified.   Members of the Canine Unit located and took custody of the suspects in the area of the 2300 block of Grant Avenue.   Members of the Arson Unit continued to investigate.   A 13 year-old male and14 year-old male are facing the following charges:   Arson causing damage to property Possession of incendiary material Mischief under $5,000 Break/enter & commit arson   Both were released on 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.