News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, November 14, 2016   Homicide  Update – Arrest: C16-94952 As previously released: on May 12, 2016, at approximately 6:30 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a report of a male shot in the 600 block of Wellington Avenue. The victim had been identified as George PRIESTON, 29-years-old, of Winnipeg. On May 14, 2016, Winnipeg Police advised that two arrests had been made in relation to this incident. Raymond DUCHARME, 25 years, and Shawn POITRA, 25 years, were both charged with First Degree Murder. On November 10, 2016 Homicide investigators charged a third suspect in relation to this incident. Pierre David CONTOIS, 21-years-old, of Winnipeg, has been charged with: - First Degree Murder - Cruelty to Animals Contois was detained in custody. Serious Assault Investigation – C16-238219 On November 13, 2016, at approximately 8:40 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a report of an injured male in the 300 block of Princess Street. A 29-year-old male was located with serious upper-body injuries. He was transported to hospital in critical condition. His condition has since been upgraded to serious but stable. This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-619 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). Serious Motor Vehicle Collision – C16-238830 On November 14, 2016, at approximately 7:50 a.m. emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Kenaston Boulevard and McGillivray Boulevard. A pedestrian was struck by a semi-trailer truck at this location. The victim was transported to hospital in critical condition. Further details on the victim are unavailable at this time.    This investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-7085 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.