News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, November 12, 2014         Sexual Assault Arrest – C14-239654 On November 7, 2014 between 6:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., a male suspect made contact with a 27 year-old female known to him as an acquaintance.   The two made their way to a residence located in the 1500 block of Notre Dame Avenue at which time a serious sexual assault occurred.   The incident was reported to police and members of the Sex Crimes Unit became involved.   On November 11, 2014 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Lawrence James SMAIL, 35 years-old of Winnipeg was located and placed under arrest.   He has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:   Sexual Assault Breach of Recognizance   He was remanded into custody.     Stolen Vehicle Arrest – R14-79931 On November 11, 2014 at approximately 3:35 a.m., several units responded to the area of Fairlane Avenue and Topaz Road regarding a stolen Chevrolet Silverado.   Officers pursued the vehicle and occupant, however aborted in the area of Portage Avenue and Moray Street.   Attending members located the abandoned vehicle in the area of the 4000 block of Roblin Boulevard. It was at this time members of the Canine Unit began tracking the suspect.   A short time later, Canine and Patrol members located the lone suspect who was attempting to conceal himself in a yard in the 3700 block of Vialoux Drive.   The male was taken into custody.   Shawn Gordon BLANCO, 19 years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:   Possess property obtained by Crime over $5000.00 Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle Flight while pursued by peace officer Obstruct peace officer Fail to comply with probation order HTA – Drive with driver's liability insurance HTA – Drive while disqualified   He was remanded into custody.      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.