Monday, February 26, 2018

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service
 
Monday, February 26, 2018
 
Drugs & Firearm – Arrests: C18-39319
 
On February 23, 2018, at approximately 11:00 p.m., District 3 General Patrol members observed a stolen vehicle travelling in the area of Burrows Avenue and Arlington Street.
 
The vehicle was followed to the area of Inkster Boulevard and Salter Street where multiple units were used to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.
 
Four individuals were taken into custody and a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a number of items including the following:
 
- 38 ounces of cocaine (valued at approximately $60,000).
- A .32 calibre revolver.
- An unknown calibre revolver.
- The frame of a replica 1911 handgun.
 
Shaine Christopher Paul, a 29-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations (x3)
- Possession of a Weapon (x3)
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x3)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle (x3)
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x3)
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x3)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (x2)
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
 
Timothy Vance Porth, a 55-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations (x2)
- Possession of a Weapon (x3)
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x3)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (x3)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle (x3)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (x2)
 
Shannon Thomas Sanderson, a 42-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations (x3)
- Possession of a Weapon (x3)
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x3)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle (x3)
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x3)
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x3)
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Poss is Unauthorized (x2)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (x2)
 
Ernest Gunther Wunnemann, a 45-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Weapon (x3)
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations (x3)
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x3)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle (x3)
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x3)
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x3)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x2)
 
They were detained in custody.
 
Drugs & Firearm – Arrests: R17-89143
 
During the morning of February 24, 2018, members of the West District Community Support Unit executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a suite of an apartment in the Birchwood area.
 
Three individuals were taken into custody and an investigation has led to the seizure of a number of items including the following:
 
- 17.1 ounces of cocaine (valued at approximately $34,000).
- 76 grams of marihuana (valued at approximately $1,000).
- Packaging materials.
- A .22 calibre handgun with an auto sear and a loaded magazine.
- A .22 calibre suppressor with the ability to be affixed to the firearm.
- Various .22 calibre magazines and ammunition.
- An electroshock weapon ("stun gun").
- $1,000 in Canadian currency.
 
David Paul Moeckel, a 26-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cannabis (Marihuana)
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
- Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x2)
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (x2)
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x12)
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
 
Tessa Morgan Inglis, a 21-year-old female of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cannabis (Marihuana)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (x2)
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
- Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x2)
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
 
Travis Jordan Olson, a 25-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cannabis (Marihuana)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (x2)
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
- Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x2)
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
 
They were detained in custody.
 
Drugs – Arrest: C18-39822
 
During the evening of February 24, 2018, members of the East District Community Support Unit, with the assistance of the Division 11 Community Support Unit, Street Crimes Unit and Tactical Support Team, executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants at a suite at a residential complex in Roslyn area and a garage in the St. John's area.
 
One individual was taken into custody and an investigation has led to the seizure of a number of items including the following:
 
- 9.3 ounces of cocaine (valued at approximately $18,500).
- 21.9 grams of marihuana (valued at approximately $220).
- 115 suspected MDMA pills (valued at approximately $1,150).
- 25 Tylenol 3's.
- Gang paraphernalia.
- Brass knuckles.
- Packaging materials.
 
James Keith Goodmanson, a 34-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cannabis (Marihuana)
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Ecstasy
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Codeine
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
 
He was detained in custody.
 
Drugs – Arrests: C18-40291
 
During the evening of February 25, 2018, members of the Street Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants at a hotel room in the Richmond West area and a residence in the South Point area.
 
Two individuals were taken into custody and an investigation has led to the seizure of a number of items including the following:
 
- 38.3 ounces of methamphetamine (valued at approximately $76,600).
- 32.1 ounces of cocaine (valued at approximately $22,470).
- 61 grams of marihuana (valued at approximately $900).
- 259 morphine pills. 
- $22,765 in Canadian currency.
- Packaging materials.
- Scales.
 
 A 27-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Morphine
- Possession of Scheduled Substance - Cannabis (Marihuana)
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
 
A 21-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:
 
- Fail to Comply Probation Order (Warrant)
 
They were released on Promise to Appears.
 
Motor Vehicle Collision – Update: C18-38600
 
As previously released:
 
On February 23, 2018, at approximately 3:50 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the intersection of Goulet Street and Traverse Avenue for a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a transit bus and a car.
 
The driver of the car was transported to hospital in critical condition. The driver of the transit bus and a passenger in the car were transported to hospital in stable condition.
 
A preliminary investigation has revealed the transit bus had the right-of-way and was travelling westbound on Goulet Street when it was struck by the northbound car.
 
Alcohol is believed to be a factor at this time.
 
Members with the Traffic Division continued with the investigation.
 
The driver of the car, a 23-year-old male of Winnipeg, has since been upgraded to stable condition and has been charged with:
 
- Driving While Ability Impaired
- Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample - Blood
- Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
 
He was released on an Appearance Notice.
 

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


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News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, February 26, 2018   


Coffee with a Cop
The Winnipeg Police Service is hosting another Coffee with a Cop event this Tuesday, February, 27, 2018. It will be held at McDonald's restaurant located at 1460 Henderson Hwy. Our officers will be there from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
   
No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighbourhood.
   
See you there!


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   Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer
   Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
   Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer
   Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

   
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Friday, February 23, 2018

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, February 23, 2018
   

Motor Vehicle Collision – Investigation: C18-38600   
On February 23, 2018, at approximately 3:50 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the intersection of Goulet Street and Traverse Avenue for a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a transit bus and a car.
   
The driver of the car was transported to hospital in critical condition. The driver of the transit bus and a passenger in the car were transported to hospital in stable condition.
   
A preliminary investigation has revealed the transit bus had the right-of-way and was travelling westbound on Goulet Street when it was struck by the northbound car.
   
Alcohol is believed to be a factor at this time.
   
This investigation is continuing by members of the Traffic Division. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
   
Homicide – Arrests: C18-6360   
As previously released, the Winnipeg Police Service investigated the homicide of Hossein Lotfi, a 77-year-old male of Winnipeg.
   
On January 9, 2018, at approximately 8 p.m., an East District General Patrol unit was patrolling in the area of St. Anne's Road and Fermor Avenue when they conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the area of St. Anne' Road and Fermor Avenue.
   
Suspicious circumstances and an investigation led officers to a residence in the first 100 block of Manila Road where they located Mr. Lotfi deceased.
   
The investigation continued by members of the Homicide Unit.
   
It has been determined that the victim had been socializing with two individuals at his residence during the evening of January 5, 2018, when a physical confrontation occurred. The victim was left in an incapacitated state while the two individuals fled in the victim's vehicle.
   
During the evening of January 6, the suspects, along with three other individuals, returned to the residence and stole a number of items. Prior to leaving, a fire was set which caused excessive amount of damage to the property.
   
As a result of items stolen from the victim's residence – Mr. Lotfi's identification, bank and credit cards were used over the following days in and around Winnipeg.
   
Investigators have now made several arrests in relation to this homicide.
   
Yvonne Littlejohn, a 36-year-old female of Winnipeg,has been charged with:
   
  - Second Degree Murder
  - Theft over $5,000
                                           
Myra Dawn Bird, a 35-year-old female of Winnipeg,has been charged with:
   
  - Second Degree Murder
  - Arson Causing Damage to Property
  - Theft Over $5,000
  - Theft Under $5,000
  - Fraud Under $5,000 (x4)
   
Charles Clayton Shabaquay, a 43-year-old male of Winnipeg,has been charged with:
   
  - Arson Causing Damage to Property
  - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  - Theft Over $5,000
  - Identity Fraud (x3)
  - Fraud Under $5,000 (x8)
   
A 17-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:
   
  - Arson Causing Damage to Property
  - Theft Under $5,000
   
They were detained in custody.
   
A 15-year-old female of Winnipeghas been charged with:
   
  - Theft Under $5,000 (x2)
   
She was released on a Promise to Appear.
   
Drugs – Arrest: C18-38066  
On February 22, 2018, at approximately 11:15 a.m., members of the Street Crime Unit were travelling in the area of Pacific Street and McPhillips Street when they observed a rental vehicle travelling eastbound.
   
As officers turned around in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle left the area. The vehicle was followed to the area of Wellington Avenue and Arlington Street where it was found parked at the rear of a residence and a suspect was observed fleeing down the back lane.
   
Officers gave chase and the suspect was taken into custody. The suspect was in possession of three bags which were found to contain approximately 3 ounces of methamphetamine (with a street value of $4,500). A small amount of Canadian currency was also seized.
   
An investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen during the morning of February 19, 2018, from the 600 block of Boyd Avenue. The vehicle also had stolen licence plates on it that had been taken from a vehicle overnight on February 17, 2018, in the 400 block of Flora Avenue.
   
Amanda Crystal Rose Munroe, a 27-year-old female of Winnipeg,has been charged with:
   
  - Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine
  - Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.
  - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
   
She was detained in custody.
   
Firearm – Arrests: C18-36299  
During the evening of February 22, 2018, members of the District 3 Community Support Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Aberdeen Avenue.
   
A number of individuals were taken into custody and an investigation has led to the seizure of a number of items including the following:
   
  - A loaded sawed-off .22 calibre rifle.
  - Scales.
  - Packaging materials.
   
Rheal Joseph Derek Savard, a 38-year-old male of Winnipeg,has been charged with:
   
  - Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
  - Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  - Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  - Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  - Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
  - Fail to Comply with Probation Order
 
Steven Donovan Green, a 24-year-old male of Winnipeg,has been charged with:
   
  - Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
  - Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  - Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  - Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  - Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order (x2)
   
Gina Julianna Dobran, a 30-year-old female of Winnipeg,has been charged with:
   
  - Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations
  - Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  - Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  - Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
   
They were 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:
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Thursday, February 22, 2018

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service
 
Thursday, February 22, 2018
 
Statement Regarding Verdict
 
We understand that this is a difficult time for Tina Fontaine's family, our community, and all those personally affected by her loss. Our thoughts today are with everyone impacted by this tragedy. 
 
The Winnipeg Police Service conducted an extensive investigation into the murder of Tina Fontaine. Generally after a trial, the case, including the court proceedings themselves will be examined to determine if an appeal is possible or appropriate. While that process is ongoing, we have made the decision to not comment on this case directly.

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   Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer
   Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

   
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service
 
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
 
Drugs – Arrest: R18-6492
 
On February 20, 2018, officers with the Marijuana Grow Operation, with the assistance of the East District Community Support Unit and the Tactical Support Team, executed a search warrant at a residence in the first 100 block of Driftwood Bay.
 
The search warrant was the conclusion of a lengthy investigation where it was determined that a medical marihuana production licence had been fraudulently obtained.
 
A number of items have been seized including the following:
 
- 463 Cannabis Marihuana plants in three stages of growth (with a potential street value of $518,560.00)
- 225 Cannabis Marihuana plants recently harvested and drying (with a potential street value of $252,000.00)
- $30,900.00 worth of grow equipment
 
A 61-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:
 
- Produce a Scheduled Substance - Cannabis (Marihuana)
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cannabis (Marihuana)
 
He has 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


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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service
 
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
 
Drugs – Arrest: C18-34011
 
On February 16, 2018, at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers with the East District Community Support Unit were conducting a Smart Policing Initiative patrol when they attempted to stop a sedan in the area of Watt Street and Sydney Avenue for a Highway Traffic Act violation.
 
The vehicle attempted to evade police but was successfully stopped on Chalmers Avenue at Watt Street.
 
An investigation led to the arrest of the driver, the lone occupant, and a number of items were seized including the following:
 
- Two mobile phones
- $225 in Canadian currency
- 16 1/4 gram rocks of crack cocaine
- A mini-combination safe
 
Officers later executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant on the safe which resulted in the seizure of:
 
- 120 1/4 gram rocks of crack cocaine
 
Justin Peter Karpluk, a 20-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice
 
He was detained in custody.
 
Firearms & Drugs – Arrest: C18-35954
 
On February 19, 2018, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers with the East District General Patrol and Community Support Unit responded to a report of a male that had earlier driven a car into a snowbank off Copeland Street in the Transcona South area.
 
A passer-by found the vehicle and called 911 for an ambulance after the male stated he was frozen and needed help. The male threatened to shoot the passer-by and tried to reverse the vehicle without success. He then fled on foot.
 
A short time later, the suspect was taken into custody in the area of Dugald Road and Murdock Road. He was found to have the keys to the vehicle, a .22 calibre cartridge and $2,975 in Canadian Currency.
 
Officers later located a backpack that had been concealed by snow and contained a collapsible baton and a load revolver-style .22 calibre handgun with a spent round. A loaded .22 calibre semi-automatic rifle was found hidden in an unlocked vehicle that was parked on private property near the car that had gotten stuck.
 
It was determined that the car had been stolen from a convenience store in the 700 block of Corydon Avenue on February 18, 2018, at approximately 10 p.m. while the driver entered the store and left the vehicle unlocked and running. 
 
Victor Maurice Cobham, a 35-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
 
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x2)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (x2)
- Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm
- Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x4)
- Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regulations (x2)
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle (x2)
- Possession of Scheduled Substance - Cocaine
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
- Fraud under $5,000
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
 
The fraud charges relate to an incident in October 2017 in which a contract for graphic art work was never fulfilled.
 
He was detained in custody.
 
Fraud Warning – Taxation Scam
 
As previously released, the Winnipeg Police Service continues to receive reports of taxation-related scams.
 
The fraudsters will email or phone the victim pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The fraudsters will try to obtain personal information and will then tell you that you have outstanding taxes. They are often very aggressive even going as far as saying that they have the police on the way to the victim's door to arrest them if they do not pay immediately. This causes the victim to become afraid and want to do anything to comply with the fake CRA. The fraudsters also seem to target new Canadians as they are not as familiar with the Canadian tax or justice system.
 
The fraudster will then suddenly realize how you can immediately pay your outstanding taxes by going to a store and purchasing a prepaid credit or gift card or by going to a money transfer business. Once the fraudster has the details about the card or the transfer the money is gone, often out of Canada, and cannot be recovered.
 
Tips to remember:
 
- The Canada Revenue Agency has your identity information and will not use the phone to solicit it.
 
- The CRA will never ask you to purchase gift cards or to attend a money transfer business.
 
- If you do receive a phone call, contact the CRA, with a phone number that you look up, to confirm the details.
 
If you would like to learn more about tax scams or other types of fraud, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre 
 
Protect yourself: never agree to requests for payment without researching the validity of the caller.
 

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


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