News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, August 12, 2016     Two Brandon Police Officers Charged Provincial Justice Officials asked the Winnipeg Police Service to commence an investigation into the conduct of a Brandon Police Officer. The investigation commenced in January 2015. The complainant in this matter had alleged that he had been assaulted by a Brandon Police Officer he encountered at a local Brandon bar in November 2014. The Winnipeg Police Professional Standards Unit completed their investigation and forwarded their files to Manitoba Prosecutions in January of this year. Criminal charges were authorized against two Brandon Police Officers on July 11th. 1.    Sergeant Dallas Lockhart, a 20 year member of the Brandon Police Service, has been charged with one count of Attempt to Obstruct Justice; and one count of Obstruct Police Officer. 2.    Constable Shane Stephenson, also a 20 year member of the Brandon Police Service, has been charged with one count of Obstruction of Justice. The charges against these officers were processed in Brandon yesterday. Both officers are scheduled to appear in a Brandon court at a later date. Residential Break & Enter Arrest – C16-166368 On August 11, 2016, at approximately 6:05 a.m., Winnipeg Police Service members were called to the 500 block of Bannatyne Avenue for a residential Break & Enter call. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 48 year old male suspect had attempted to break into the victim's shed.  The suspect was confronted by a 62 years old resident.  The suspect struck the resident with an improvised weapon resulting in an upper body injury. The victim's 29 year old son came to the assistance of his father. While defending his father, an altercation took place between the son and the suspect, resulting in the suspect striking a metal railing.  The victims physically restrained the suspect until police arrival. The 62 year old resident was conveyed to hospital in stable condition.    The 48 year old suspect was conveyed to hospital in critical condition.  He has since been upgraded to stable condition, and remains in police custody. The 48 year old suspect is facing the following charges; - Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Assault - Break Enter With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence - Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace - Utter Threats X2 - Mischief Under $5000   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.