News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Sunday, October 15, 2017 Weapons - Arrest: C170232334 On October 14, 2017, at approximately 8:40 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Tactical Support team (TST) observed a male walking and concealing a firearm in the area of Salter Street and Mountain Avenue.  Members of TST confronted the male, where he responded by attempting to throw the weapon over a nearby fence. The male was immediately apprehended, and the firearm recovered.  The firearm was identified as a SKS style rifle with a large bayonet on the barrel, one round in the chamber, and one in the magazine.   He also had several rounds ammunition in his pockets. One male has been charged with: ·         Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose ·         Carry Conceal Weapon ·         Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm   He was detained in custody. Stolen Vehicle – Arrest: C170232824 On October 14, 2017, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed in the area Henderson Highway and Harbison Ave West. Officers began to follow the vehicle, and it was learned that the license plate associated to the vehicle was stolen.   The vehicle continued to travel at a high rate of speed, nearly hitting pedestrians, and driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic.  Due to the high rate of speed and erratic manner of driving officers decided not to pursue the vehicle and requested the assistance of the Flight Operations Unit.    AIR1 quickly re-acquired the vehicle, and with the assistance of the officers, all parties were apprehended in the area of Wabasha Street and Horton Avenue.  In the course of the investigation it was learned that the observed vehicle had been reported stolen, and a large machete and another stolen licence plate were also found within the vehicle. One female has been charged with: ·         Possess of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 ·         Possess of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 (x2) ·         Possess of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose One male has been charged with: ·         Possess of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 ·         Possess of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 (x2) ·         Possess of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose ·         Flight While Pursed by Peace Officer ·         Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle ·         Drive Without Licence or with Valid Licence All parties had been 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.