News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, February 10, 2017  Child Sexual Abuse Imagery Arrest - R16-0049691 As a result of a lengthy investigation, members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) identified a Winnipeg resident as having uploaded child sexual abuse imagery from a known chat room site.     The image was reported and members of the ICE unit commenced an investigation.     On February 8, 2017, officers attended to a residence in the Transcona area of the city and executed a search warrant with the assistance of the Technological Crimes Unit and East District patrol.     Donald MILLER, 69-years-oldhas been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:     Possession of Child Pornography Imports, Distributes, Sells or Possesses for the Purpose of Distribution or Sale any Child Pornography     He was remanded into custody.          Robbery Investigation Arrests - C17-27608 On January 29, 2017 at approximately 2:30 a.m., a pizza delivery driver was confronted and robbed by two male suspects while in the area of the 200 block of Oakview Avenue.     Prior to the delivery, it's alleged that one of the suspects contacted the pizza business and placed an order with intentions of robbing the victim.     On January 30, 2017 at approximately 2:10 p.m., two males attended to the 100 block of Leighton Avenue for the purpose of purchasing an iPhone after responding to an online ad.     The victims were confronted by the suspects, one of which was armed with a large machete. The victims were robbed of cash and the suspects fled. No one was injured during the confrontation.     Members of the East District Crime Unit were notified and initiated an investigation.     On February 8, 2017, investigators responded to an online ad regarding the sale of an iPhone. Arrangements were made to meet in the same area as the previous incident.     Two male youths were taken into custody due to the efforts of the East District Crime Unit, Uniform Patrol and Canine.     The suspects were found to be in possession of a large machete and a revolver style pellet gun.     A 15 year old and 17-year-old have been charged with robbery and several weapon-related offences.     They were 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.