News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, June 3, 2016             Sexual Assault Arrest – R16-29723 In April 2016, the Winnipeg Police Service became involved in a sexual assault investigation involving a 25-year-old female victim. Several incidents were reported to have occurred between February and April 2016 involving a male Osteopathic Therapist.     It's alleged that the on several occasions, the victim, while receiving therapy at a location in the Osborne Village area was inappropriately touched and sexually assaulted.     As a result of the investigation involving members of the Sex Crimes Unit, a 49 year old male was identified and arrested on June 2, 2016.     He is facing the following charge and released on a promise to appear:     Sexual Assault     Anyone with further information regarding this investigation is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6245 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).            Sexual Assault Arrest – R16-41244 On May 30, 2016 at approximately 2:00 p.m., a 22 year old male attended to a high school located on Cottonwood Road and began socializing with female students unknown to him.     The male pursued the girls further and eventually made unwanted advances toward them while inside the school. Both girls were inappropriately touched and sexually assaulted.     The victims notified staff and police were summoned.     The suspect was identified and arrested on June 2, 2016 at approximately 3:10 p.m.     Leon MUKENGESHAYI, 22 years old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:     Sexual Assault x 2     He was remanded into custody.        Anyone with further information regarding this investigation is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6245 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).          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.