News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, October 6, 2016     Update - Homicide Investigation - C16-208816 As previously released - On October 6, 2016 at approximately 3:10 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 300 block of Springfield Road regarding a serious assault that just occurred. A 23 year old male was located suffering from critical injuries consistent with being stabbed. Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service transported the male to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. A male suspect is in custody and interviews are on-going. Notifications and the results of an autopsy are still pending.   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).   Grow Operation Arrests - R16-58953 R16-75375 Search Warrants Executed: On October 5, 2016 members of the Marihuana Grow Operation Unit, with the assistance of West District Community Support, the Tactical Support Team and Patrol members    executed warrants at two residences located in the 500 block of Young Street and 600 block of Rathgar Street. The following was seized and arrests made: 500 block of Young Street 199 - Cannabis marihuana plants - estimated street value $222,880.00 60 grams harvested marihuana - valued at $600.00 Grow operation equipment - valued at $12,450.00 Over 10 tons of ammunition (.223)   Two males, 44 and 42 years old are facing several drug and weapon related offences. 600 block of Rathgar Street 208 - Cannabis marihuana plants - estimated street value $232,960.00 Grow operation equipment - valued at $6,720.00 A 41 year old male is facing several drug related offences. All three accused were released on a promise to appear.   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.