Saturday, December 20, 2014 Drug Investigation Arrests R14-74073 Since mid-October of 2014 members of the Winnipeg Police Service Street Crime Unit have been involved in an investigation regarding drug dealing by members of the B-Side street gang. As a result of multiple investigative techniques utilized, along with the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances (CDSA) Search Warrant on December 10th in the 600 block of McKenzie Street, several people were identified and arrested for their participation in drug trafficking. Intisar DZINIC, 21 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Traffic in a Scheduled Substance COCAINE and Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime for his alleged involvement. He was detained in custody. Stevie Victoria HANNAH, 24 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Traffic in a Scheduled Substance COCAINE x 2 and Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance for her alleged involvement. She was detained in custody. Jarette John LAQUETTE, 28 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking COCAINE & Fail to Comply with Probation Order for his alleged involvement. He was detained in custody. Jeremy James John LAQUETTE, 26 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Traffic in a Scheduled Substance COCAINE x 5 and Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance x5 for his alleged involvement. He was detained in custody. An 18-year-old male and 20-year-old female, both of Winnipeg are facing charges of Traffic in a Scheduled Substance COCAINE x 2 for their alleged involvement. An 18-year-old male and 21-year-old female, both of Winnipeg are facing a charge of Traffic in a Scheduled Substance COCAINE for their alleged involvement. All four were released via Promises to Appear. The investigation is continuing and further arrests are expected. Commercial Robberies Update - Arrest C14-105838 C14-118172 On May 23, 2014 at approximately 4:20 p.m., a male attended to a gas bar located in the 300 block of Wardlaw Avenue. The male confronted an employee and while in possession of a knife, robbed the business of an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. On June 6, 2014 at approximately 11:20 p.m., a lone male entered a business located in the 100 block of Provencher Boulevard and confronted two female employees. The suspect indicated that he was armed and demanded cash. An undisclosed amount was obtained and the suspect fled. No one was injured. The investigation continued by members of the Major Crimes Unit who were able to identify the suspect. Attempts to locate him were unsuccessful and it was believed that he had fled to Surrey, BC. A warrant of arrest for Quenton Oliver QUESNEL, 37 years of Surrey, BC was applied for and granted. Charges include: Robbery x 2 Uttering Threats On December 11th Surrey RCMP located and arrested QUESNEL on the strength of the warrant. He was returned to Winnipeg on December 18th and turned over to members of the Manitoba Integrated Warrant Apprehension Unit. He was remanded into custody. Update Serious Motor Vehicle Collision involving a Pedestrian 14-270194 As previously released- On December 19, 2014, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the intersection of Inkster Boulevard and McGregor Street regarding a motor vehicle collision involving a male pedestrian. The involved vehicle fled the area prior to police arrival. The pedestrian was transported from the scene in critical condition. The investigation has revealed that the 21 year-old male pedestrian was crossing Inkster Boulevard northbound at McGregor Street when he was struck by a vehicle travelling westbound on Inkster Boulevard. The suspect vehicle fled the scene leaving the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries. Members of the Central Traffic Unit were notified and continue to investigate. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark coloured pickup truck. Anyone with additional information regarding the collision or suspect vehicle is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6271. Motor Vehicle Collision Impaired Driving Arrest C14-270384 On December 19, 2014 at approximately 11:45 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service Cadets were assisting officers at a serious motor vehicle collision (previous incident) and were required to block traffic in the area of Inkster Boulevard and Andrews Street. While doing so, a vehicle travelling westbound on Inkster Boulevard at approximately 70km/hr struck the front passenger side of the Cadet cruiser. Two Cadets were in the cruiser at the time of the collision and their injuries were minor in nature. The lone occupant and driver of a Ford Escort was taken into custody. He was identified as a 60 year-old male and is facing the following charges: Driving while ability impaired Driving with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in blood He was released on an appearance notice. | 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: | |
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