News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, September 25, 2016       Conducted Electrical Weapon Recovered Update - Male Arrested- C16-199313 As previously released - On September 3, 2016 at approximately 2:25 a.m., a Winnipeg Police general patrol unit was in the area of Rorie Street and Bannatyne Avenue when a large number of individuals were observed to be causing a disturbance and fighting.     While attempting to disperse the crowd, two officers located an injured adult male in the area of the 1st 100 block of Bannatyne Avenue. Attempts to administer first aid were hindered by a crowd that began to obstruct the officers.     At this time, individuals from within the crowd started to assault the officers which resulted in a Conducted Electrical Weapon (Taser) being deployed and discharged. As the struggle continued, the Taser was dropped and officers attempted to return to the victim to continue first aid.     Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended a short time later and the victim was transported to hospital.     It was believed that the Taser was stolen during the incident.   As a result, the Winnipeg Police Service advised the public of the potential risks associated to the Taser in our community.     On September 24, 2016 at approximately 2:00 a.m., a male in possession of a Taser attended outside the 100 block of Bannatyne Avenue and began confronting a large group people.     The suspect activated the Taser causing the crowd to disperse. He eventually fled the area in a vehicle and police were notified. No one was injured.     As a result of the investigation, the suspect was identified and located in a suite on Mayfair Place.        As previously indicated, Division 11 general patrol members recovered the previously stolen Taser and arrested a male due to his alleged involvement.     Zekariyas SIRAK, 19 years old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences:     Assault with a Weapon Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Theft under $5000.00 Use of Firearm during Commission of an Indictable Offence Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations Pointing a Firearm Possession of a Weapon Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime     He was remanded into custody.                   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.