News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, September 5, 2015       Drug Investigation Arrest – C15-185516 On September 3, 2015 at approximately 5:50 p.m., members of the Street Crime Unit attempted a traffic stop while in the area of Corydon Avenue and Stafford Street involving an Audi sport utility vehicle.   The driver of the vehicle drove off at a high rate of speed eventually abandoning his vehicle and fleeing on foot. Officers continued to pursue the male, taking him into custody in the area of the 800 block of Warsaw Avenue.   At the time of his arrest, he was found to be in possession of three cellular devices.   Members of the Canine Unit conducted a track from the location in which the suspect abandoned his vehicle and where he was arrested. It was determined that the suspect discarded a men's purse while being pursued by officers.   The following items were located inside the purse:   Loaded 9mm handgun 45-80mg – Oxycotin – street value estimated at $3600.00   The investigation continued by members of the Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of Division 11 Community Support Unit, Tactical Support Team, National Weapons Enforcement Support Team (NWEST) and West District Patrol members.   A search warrant was also executed at a residence in the 3300 block of Pembina Highway. The following was located and seized by officers:   4.7 ounces of cocaine – street value estimated at $8460.00 Approximately $35,000.00 Canadian currency   Andrei DUMITRESCU, 26-years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with numerous weapon and drug related offences due to his alleged involvement.   He was remanded into custody.         For further information contact either:  Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer  Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer  Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs    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.