News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, April 15, 2016       Residential Robbery – Arrests C16-73375 On April 14, 2016, at approximately 4:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police responded to a suspicious call in the 600 block of Manitoba Avenue. Information received was that two armed males with faces covered had broken into a home and assaulted the residents.     District 3 General Patrol Units arrived on scene and confronted two armed suspects. Officers drew their service pistols and challenged the suspects who were still armed at the time of the confrontation. Police were able to disarm the suspects without further incident. Police seized a 7.62 mm. sawed-off military rifle, three knives and a steel bar.     One adult female was transported to hospital in unstable condition. Two other adult female victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.     Thirteen adults were removed from the residence for interview. Winnipeg Transit assisted with the transport of witnesses.     Officers were unable to determine if an additional suspect was hiding within the residence. Due to concerns over a potential armed and barricaded situation the Tactical Support Unit was called to assist.     Two adult male suspects were arrested:     Stephen Stewart MENTUCK, 27-years-old, of Winnipeg was charged with:       -        Break and Enter   -        Robbery with Firearm   -        Wear Disguise   -        Point Firearm x 7   -        Assault with Weapon x 2   -        Utter Threats x 7   -        Use in Commission of Offence (Firearm)   -        Careless Use (Firearm)   -        Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace x 4               -        Unauthorized Use (Firearm)   -        Possess Prohibited Weapon with Ammunition   -        Parole Revocation   -        Breach of Firearm Prohibition   -        CDSA Possess (Methamphetamine)     Kenneth Winston Allan MUNROE, 31-years-old, of Winnipeg, was charged with:       -        Break and Enter   -        Robbery with Firearm   -        Wear Disguise   -        Use in Commission of Offence (Firearm)   -        Utter Threats x 7   -        Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace   -        Identity Fraud   -        Breach Probation Order   -        Warrant of Arrest x 2 (Breach Recognizance)     Both accused were detained in custody.   For further information contact either:  Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer  Constable Rob Carver, 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.