News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, February 27, 2015       Serious Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrians – C15-40832 On February 27, 2015 at approximately 12:15 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service were requested to attend a restaurant located in 1500 block of Regent Avenue West regarding a male and female refusing to pay their bill.   Prior to police arrival, the couple left the business in an intoxicated state and proceeded to cross Regent Avenue near Stapon Road in northbound direction. They successfully crossed all east and westbound lanes until they were struck by a westbound truck travelling in the curb lane.   The 41-year-old female pedestrian was transported from the scene in critical condition. She has been upgraded to guarded condition. A 38-year-old male pedestrian sustained non-life threatening injuries and is in stable condition.   Members of the Central Traffic Unit were notified and continue to investigate. Road closures were in effect for several hours. They have since been re-opened to all traffic. Thank you for your patience.   Anyone with information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact investigators directly at 204-986-6271.     Robbery Arrest – C15-40690 On February 26, 2015 at approximately 8:30 p.m., a 15-year-old female was approached by an unknown male while in the area of the 1000 block of Manitoba Avenue.   The suspect grabbed the victim from behind while in possession of a knife and demanded money. The victim fled the area after dropping her phone and contacted police. The suspect also fled while in possession of the victim's phone.    A call was subsequently made to the victim's phone at which time the suspect answered. It was at this time the suspect requested $100.00 for the return of the phone.   Officers attended to the area of Selkirk Avenue and McPhillips Street as directed by the suspect. When police were observed the suspect fled however, he was apprehended a short time later.   The suspect was taken into custody and members of the District 3 Crime Unit continued to investigate.   Obediah COURCHENE, 24-years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:   Robbery Fail to comply with probation order   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.