News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, February 18, 2017     Mischief Arrest - C17-34770 During the early morning hours of February 18, 2017, a suspect was observed tagging several businesses, parkades, signals and other buildings with spray paint in the downtown area. A member of the Downtown Watch observed some of the offences and notified members of the Winnipeg Police Service immediately. Officers attended and began searching the area. At approximately 3:35 a.m., Division 11 uniform patrol located the suspect tagging a building located in the 400 block of Portage Avenue. Kassie Ashley HOMINIUK, 21 years old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following due to her alleged involvement: Mischief Under $5000.00/Obstruct in Enjoyment x 42 Possession of a Weapon Possession of a Scheduled Substance (Cannabis) The investigation has revealed that approximately 27 properties were found to have sustained damage. Some of the areas are as follows: 200 block of Kennedy Street 400 block of Graham Avenue 200 block of Vaughan Street 400 block of Portage Avenue 200 block of Hargrave Street 200 block of Donald Street  200 block of Garry Street Hominuk was remanded into custody. ******************************************************************************************************** In December 2016, the Winnipeg Police Service launched its downtown safety strategy, called Centreline. Centreline redefines police response to crime and disorder through community engagement, crime analysis, problem-oriented policing and proactive policing principles (SPI-Smart Policing Initiative), as well as public education campaigns. This strategy, along with the relationships we have with our partners, will continue to have a positive impact on downtown by reducing the risk, frequency and severity of crime and social disorder, and in effect, enhancing public safety. 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.