News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, May 22, 2018   Drug Offences – Arrest: C18-109754   During the day of May 26, 2018, members of the Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a location in the 1300 block of Spruce Street.   An investigation has led to the seizure of a number of items including the following:   - 2,903 grams of benzocaine (estimated street value of $500) - 266 grams of cocaine (estimated street value of $20,000) - 103 ¼ gram pieces of crack cocaine (estimated street value of $2,000) - 70 grams of marijuana (estimated street value of $700) - 158 Percocet pills (estimated street value of $780) - 309 Gabapentin pills (estimated street value $3,100) - Digital scales - Numerous packaging materials - Contaminated kitchen appliances/accessories - Money counter   The investigation was aided by the help of members from the Division 11 and East District Community Support Units.   Barry Allan Courchene, a 35-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 - Oxycodone - Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Produce a Scheduled Substance - Cocaine   He was detained in custody.   Robbery – Request for Public Assistance: C18-17800   The Major Crimes Unit is requesting the public's assistance in identifying two suspects in a robbery that occurred on January 25, 2018.   At approximately 5:00 a.m., a taxi cab driver picked up two fares at the corner of Portage Avenue and Sherbrook Street. The passengers were both males that appeared to be in the mid-20's. They directed the cab to a residence on Greenway Crescent West.   Near the conclusion of the ride, the suspect on the driver's side (#2) requested the cab stop at which time he exited the vehicle. The suspect on the passenger side (#1) produced a knife and robbed the driver of cash and a cell phone. The driver was not injured.      Suspect #1 is described as Indigenous in appearance, in his mid-20's, 5'10" in height, approx. 220 lbs., short dark hair, tattoo on right wrist/forearm, wearing a dark-coloured The North Face jacket and a white Toronto Raptors baseball cap.      Suspect #2 is described as Caucasian in appearance, in his mid-20's with a thin build and wearing a dark-coloured jacket.   Anyone who believes they know the identity of either of the two suspects or has any information regarding this incident is asked to call investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). 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.