News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, July 15, 2016 Arson Investigation – C16-145121 On July 14th, 2016 at approximately 9:25 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a church in the 1100 block of Main Street for the report of a working fire. No injuries were reported.    Initial damages are estimated to be in excess of $1,000,000.     The fire is deemed suspicious in nature. This investigation is continuing by members of the Arson Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6813 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     Robbery – Arrest: C16-145638 On July 14, 2016 Winnipeg general patrol units arrested a 24-year-old male from Winnipeg.     Christian SWAMPY charged with the following offences:  - Robbery with a Firearm  - Robbery  - Disguise with Intent x 2  - Utter Threats  - Theft Under  - Fail to Comply Probation Order     Swampy was detained in custody.     At approximately 9:30 a.m. a male wearing sunglasses and baseball hat to conceal his identity entered a taxi cab in the area of the 1400 block of Logan Avenue. The passenger  then told the driver that he had a weapon, and was going to steal the cab. The driver fled, however, the male was unsuccessful in stealing the cab.     The suspect then stole a bicycle, valued at $800 from an area business. At approximately 10:20 the suspect attended to a financial institution in the 300 block of Main Street. Once inside he threated an employee and demanded cash.     Police arrived and were able to arrest the male without incident. Swampy's charges relate to both of these incidents.         Robbery – Arrest: C16-146247 On July 14, 2016 at 11:45 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Street Crime Unit were conducting targeted patrols (Smart Policing Initiative) in the area of Broadway and Furby Street. It was at this time officers observed two male suspects assault a male victim.     After a brief foot chase, one suspect was arrested, however the second suspect was able to flee the area. The victim was treated for superficial injuries by members of the Winnipeg Police Fire Paramedic Service.     Scott Jason John GIBBS, 24-years-old, has been charged with the following offences and detained in custody:  - Robbery  - Fail to Comply with Probation x 4     This investigation is continuing by members of the Street Crime Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-8430 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.