News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, June 1, 2015       CRUISE NIGHT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT - RESULTS   Members of our Divisional Community Support Units, and Central Traffic Unit with the support of Air 1 were involved in Sunday Cruise Night Traffic Enforcement. During this city-wide campaign officers engaged numerous motorists, some of which were noted as suspended drivers, operating a motor vehicle while using cellular devices and one driver in particular travelling at an excessive speed.     The vast majority of individuals who operate vehicles on cruise night choose to do so in a responsible, respectful and legal manner.  However, the Winnipeg Police Service continues to receive complaints regarding racing, dangerous operation of motor vehicles, and noisy operation of motor vehicles.  These complaints come from all areas of the city.   Throughout the night officers focused on road safety and education. These conversations accompanied the following warnings issued to drivers:   1 - Alcohol Screening Device (Warning) 5 - Excessive Noise 5 - License Plate related 8 - Required Equipment 10 - Window Tint 6 - Seatbelt                                                                                   55 Provincial Offence Notices (Tickets)were issued to drivers throughout the evening. The offenses include the following:   7 - License Plate related 1 - Novice driver with BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) 1 - Speeding (130 km/h in 80 km/h zone) 6 - Cellular Phone (Distracted Driving) 2 - Suspended Drivers 15 - Fail to Have Required Equipment (Resulting in 6 towed off out of service) 4 - Seatbelt Violations 5 - Window Tint Violations 5 - Prohibited Lighting 2 - No Insurance 1 - Drive Imprudent 6 others include offences relating to headphones etc….   Our goal is to ensure the safety of all those that use our roadways, and the Winnipeg Police Service reminds drivers to Just Slow Down.   For further information regarding the "Just Slow Down" Campaign, please visit the website at: http://justslowdown.ca     INDECENT ACT – C15-109634 On May 28, 2015 at approximately 3:30 pm., officers responded to a mall parking lot located in the 1500 block of Regent Avenue West regarding an indecent Act.   It was reported that a 36 year-old female observed an unknown male walking northbound through the parking lot with his pants partially pulled down causing him to be exposed.   The area was searched however the suspect could not be located.   The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, in his 30's, 5'10" tall, 250 pounds, bald, wearing a black t-shirt, blue pants and carrying a Spiderman backpack.   Members of the East District Crime Unit have been advised and continue to investigate.   Anyone with further information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2857 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 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.