News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, April 4, 2016     Assault Investigation Update – Arrests - C16-63015 As previously released, on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at approximately 8:45 a.m., Winnipeg Police responded a report of an assault that had occurred in the vicinity of Lagimodiere Boulevard and Headmaster Row.  The information received was that a dispute had occurred between the occupants of two vehicles that were waiting in line in the drive-through of a local restaurant. As a result of the altercation, the driver of one of the vehicles, a 65-year old male from the R. M. of Springfield, suffered an apparent stab wound. The victim was treated by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services for non-life threatening injuries. The investigation continued by members of the East District Crime Unit. It was learned that the 65-year-old male had become upset and approached the vehicle in front of him, where he proceeded to assault a male who was seated in the front passenger seat.  The passenger exited his vehicle and a second physical altercation occurred which resulted in the male being stabbed. Investigators were able to identify the male passenger and on March 31st he was located and arrested without incident.  The 21-year-old male of East St Paul, Mb is facing a charge of Assault with a Weapon. On April 1st the 65-year-old male was arrested and is a facing a charge of Assault. Both were released via Promise to Appear. 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.