News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, July 1, 2017   Firearms – Arrests: C17-143494   On June 30, 2017 at approximately 12:00 pm, members of the Street Crime Unit were patrolling the area of Euclid Avenue and Main Street when they observed a stolen truck operating in traffic.   The vehicle was followed to the area of Selkirk Avenue and McGregor Street where it was safely brought to a stop with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team.   Three occupants were removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a loaded handmade firearm "zip gun" capable of firing a .410 bore shotgun shell.   The driver, a 28-year-old male, has been charged with a number of firearm and driving-related offences in addition to possessing property obtained by crime.   He was detained in custody.   The passengers, an 18-year-old female and a 19-year-old female, have been charged with a number of firearm-related offences and possessing property obtained by crime.   The 18-year-old female was detained in custody while the 19-year-old female was released on a Promise to Appear.   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.