News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, May 8, 2016             Impaired Driving Arrest Assisted by Air1 – C16-91450 On May 8, 2016 at approximately 1:10 a.m., Patrol members observed a GMC Terrain being operated in an unsafe manner while in the area of Osborne Street and Granite Way. As a result, a traffic stop was initiated.     The driver failed to stop and proceeded northbound onto Edmonton Street from Broadway. The driver was then observed to operate the GMC Terrain at a high speed, disregarding several traffic control devices and having no regard for public safety. The suspect vehicle was observed to be travelling at approximately 110km/hr.        Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Flight Operations Unit, Air1 became involved and maintained visual contact with the suspect vehicle while collaborating with units on the ground.     In attempt to evade police further, the suspect eventually made his way to the area of the first 100 block of Clonard Avenue and parked the vehicle. Air1 continued visual contact with the suspect as he attempted to flee the area on foot.     Moments later, the male was taken into custody by Patrol members.     A 26 year old male is facing numerous charges:     Drive while Ability Impaired Drive with More Than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle Resist Peace Officer Possession of Scheduled Substance – Cocaine HTA – Drive without licence or with invalid licence   He remains in custody at this time.          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.