News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, January 23, 2017     Update - Homicide – C17-13701 As previously released -On January 19, 2017, at approximately 11:50 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of Sherbrook Street to check on the well-being of an individual at that location. Upon entering the residence responding officers located a deceased adult male. He has been identified as 38 year old, Trenten Jeffrey BALONYK. The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators regarding the deceased and or the Sherbrook Street location is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). Homicide Investigation – Arrest - C16-265978 As previously released -On December 20, 2016, at approximately 11:00 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a stabbing incident that just occurred in the area of the 400 block of Kennedy Street. Officers located an adult male with serious injuries due to an apparent stabbing. The male victim was transported to the hospital by members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. The victim has since succumbed to his injuries.  The victim was identified as Clarence IGNACE, 25-years-old, of Winnipeg. An arrest warrant for Second Degree Murder was issued for the arrest of Tyron Custer HARPER, 23-years-old, in connection with the murder. Public assistance was requested. On January 20, 2017, HARPER was located and arrested by members of the Street Crimes Unit while in the area of the 500 block of St. Mary's Road. HARPER was turned over to members of the Homicide Unit for further processing and remanded into custody. Commercial Robbery – Public Assistance Requested - C16-266827 On December 22, 2016, at approximately 7:45 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of a commercial robbery that just occurred at a gas bar located in the 1300 block of McPhillips Street. A lone employee had been approached by a male suspect brandishing a knife who had attempted to gain entry to the building. The suspect was unsuccessful and fled on foot. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 50-year-old, 5'11" tall with a slim build and a short white beard. Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspect male on right side of the pictures below.     This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 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.