Tuesday, January 27, 2015

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service


Tuesday, January 27, 2015


 
Attempt Murder Arrests – C15-7892
As previously reported in the media, on January 12, 2015 shortly after 7:00 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 900 block of Mountain Avenue for the report of a stabbing.
 
A 45-year-old male was found suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upper body.  He was transported to hospital in critical condition and later upgraded to stable.
 
Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.  It was revealed that the victim had been sleeping when he was set upon by his girlfriend's brother who proceeded to punch and stab him. While this was occurring, the victim's girlfriend stood by, encouraging her brother as he committed the assault.
 
As a result of the assault the victim suffered the aforementioned injuries.  He was able to escape the residence and police were contacted.
 
On January 14th Wanda Theresa MAYTWAYASHING, 40 years of Winnipeg was located and arrested without incident.  She has been charged with the following for her alleged involvement:

  • Attempt to Commit Murder
  • Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance

She was detained in custody.
 
Attempts to locate the second suspect were unsuccessful and a warrant of arrest was issued for Sheldon Brent MAYTWAYASHING, 38 years of Winnipeg.
 
On January 26th MAYTWAYASHING was located and arrested in the downtown area without incident.
 
MAYTWAYASHING has been charged with the following for his alleged involvement:

  • Attempt to Commit Murder
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 2

He was detained in custody.
 
 
Attempt Abduction – C15-18566
On January 26, 2015, at approximately 11:30 p.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 400 block of William Avenue for the report of attempt abduction.
 
Officers met with the 55-year-old victim who advised that she had been walking in the area of Harriet Street and William Avenue she noted an unknown male behind her.  It was at this time that the male grabbed her and began to drag her off.  The victim was able to resist long enough that the incident was observed by paramedics in a passing ambulance who stopped and scared the suspect off.
 
The suspect is described as: Black, 20-25 years of age, approximately 5'7" tall.  He was wearing light coloured pants, light and dark coloured jacket (body of jacket different than the sleeves), runners and a baseball cap.
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
 
 
Male Shot – C15-18631
On January 27, 2015, at approximately 3:00 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 400 block of Stella Avenue for the report of a male shot.
 
Responding members located a 30-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower body.  He was transported to hospital in stable condition.
 
No further information is available at this time.
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
 
 
Residential Robbery – C15-18641
On January 27, 2015, shortly after 4:00 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 200 block of McAdam Avenue for the report of a residential robbery that had just occurred.
 
Officers learned that four unknown armed males, with their identities concealed, had forced their way into the residence.  During the incident a firearm was discharged which struck and killed a dog.  There were no other injuries reported.
 
The investigation is in its early stages and no further information is available at this time.
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 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

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