News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

September 4, 2017   Multiple Arsons – Arrest: C17-185112   Between August 13, 2017, and September 3, 2017, members of the Major Crimes Unit conducted an extensive investigation into a number of vehicle arsons that had been reported in the St. James–Assiniboia and Assiniboine South neighbourhoods.   - On August 13, a hatchback in the area of Portage Avenue and Woodbridge Road was damaged.   - On August 16, a sedan in the 2500 block of Assiniboine Crescent was damaged.   - On August 17, a truck in the first 100 block of Epsom Crescent was damaged.   - On August 18, a sedan and a truck in the first 100 block of Sammons Crescent were damaged.   - On August 19, a hatchback in the 200 block of Ainslie Street was damaged.   - On August 22, a van in the first 100 block of Denton Place was damaged.   - On August 24, a sport utility vehicle in the 200 block of Ainslie Street was damaged.   - On August 24, a sport utility vehicle in the 200 block of Rita Street was damaged.   - On August 25, a sport utility vehicle in the 200 block of Strathmillan Road was damaged.   - On August 28, a sport utility vehicle in the 100 block of Traill Avenue was damaged.   - On August 28, a sport utility vehicle in the 200 block of Strathmillan Road was damaged.   - On August 28, a sedan in the 200 block of Albany Street was damaged.   - On August 29, a sport utility vehicle and a hatchback in the 100 block of Sunnyside Boulevard were damaged.   - On August 30, a hatchback in the 100 block of Geraldine Drive was damaged.   - On August 31, a sedan in the 100 block of Ridgedale Crescent was damaged.   - On September 1, a sedan in the 200 block of Elmhurst Road was damaged.   - On September 1, a sport utility vehicle and a truck in the 200 block of Lynbrook Drive were damaged.   - On September 3, a sedan in the first 100 block of Golden Gate Bay was damaged.   During each incident, a fire to the vehicle was set overnight or during the early morning hours. The total damage to the vehicles is estimated to be in excess of $100,000.   Major Crime Unit investigators identified a suspect and on September 3, 2017, a male was placed under arrest in the 100 block of Hendon Avenue.   Shawn Robert Hall, a 27-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Arson Causing Damage to Property (x21) - Possession of Incendiary Material (x21)   He was 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.