News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, May 19, 2017   Impaired Driving & Firearm – Arrest – C17-104937   On May 18, 2017, at approximately 1:15 a.m., a General Patrol unit observed a vehicle in the area of Maryland Street and Portage Avenue operating in an erratic manner and at a high rate of speed.   A traffic stop was initiated in the 400 block of Sherbrook Street when the male driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot. As General Patrol members pursued the male, he attempted to climb a fence and threw aside what was discovered to be a .22 calibre handgun with ammunition. The male resisted arrest and was ultimately taken into custody without injury.   Corey Hart, a 31-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Driving While Ability Impaired - Fail or Refuse to Provide Breath Sample - Resist Peace Officer - Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition - Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm - Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle - Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition   He has been detained in custody. For further information contact either: Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer Constable Tammy Skrabek, 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.