News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

*Please note updated time of arrest in bold*     Wednesday, October 28, 2015         Assault with a Weapon Arrest – C15-226672 On October 27, 2015 at approximately 5:45 p.m., a male boarded a City of Winnipeg transit bus near the intersection of Portage Avenue and Vaughan Street.     Upon entering the bus, the intoxicated passenger proceeded to throw a handful of change at the receptacle, causing some of the coins to fall onto the floor.     Due to the circumstances, the driver asked the male if he had the required amount of fare in order to ride the bus. It was at this time the male assaulted the driver in the upper body. A struggle erupted causing the driver and the suspect to fall onto the floor of the bus.     The suspect eventually fled the area on foot. Witnesses provided officers with information regarding the incident and current whereabouts of the male suspect involved.     At approximately 6:00 p.m., the suspect was located by officers in the area of the 400 block of Spence Street. He was placed under arrest at that time.     Further investigation revealed two additional victims. It was reported that the suspect previously threatened to stab them while in the area of the 400 block of Balmoral Street. No one was injured.     William James WEISS, 26-years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:       Assault   Assault with a Weapon x 2   Uttering Threats Cause Death or Bodily Harm x 2   Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition   Possession of a Weapon       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.