Friday, August 31, 2018
Motor Vehicle Collision – Investigation: C18-189657
On August 30, 2018, at approximately 9:25 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians in the area of Keewatin Street and Santa Fe Drive.
An adult female was transported to hospital in critical condition where she remains. An adult male was transported to hospital in unstable condition and has been upgraded to stable condition.
It has been determined that the two pedestrians had been walking westbound across a nearby crosswalk when they were struck by a southbound vehicle.
Members of the Traffic Collision Investigation Section continued with the investigation and have spoken with the driver of the vehicle who remained at the scene.
This investigation is still in the preliminary stages. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-7085 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Firearm – Arrest: C18-188106
On August 29, 2018, at approximately 9:35 a.m., North District General Patrol members were in the area of Manitoba Avenue and Parr Street when they observed an individual they recognized as being known to them.
Officers attempted to stop the male and he immediately fled on foot. After a short case, he was taken into custody in the area of Manitoba Avenue and McKenzie Street.
A search of him resulted in the seizure of a number of items:
- A knife
- Two 12-gauge shotgun shells
- Components for an improvised firearm (bang stick) including 6 assorted metal pipes and a large screw
- Numerous break-in instruments including 4 screwdrivers and 3 sets of pliers
Brendan Elice Okemow, a 20-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Possession of a Weapon
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x2)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (x4)
- Possession of Break-In Instrument(s)
He was detained in custody.
Commercial Robberies – Arrests: C18-184421
On August 24, 2018, at approximately 4:00 p.m., four suspects attended to a Manitoba Liquor Mart in the 2800 block of Pembina Highway, parking at the rear of the business to avoid detection.
One suspect, an adult male, remained with the vehicle while the three other suspects, all youths, concealed their faces and entered the business. Numerous bottles of liquor with a value between $3,500 and $4,000 were stolen and the suspects fled the area.
At approximately 4:15 p.m., they drove to a second Manitoba Liquor Mart in the 400 block of North Town Road where they again parked at the rear of the business.
The adult male suspect remained with the vehicle while two youth suspects concealed their faces and entered the business. A store manager approached the youths and was immediately threatened. The youths then began to steal numerous bottles of liquor but were confronted by an off-duty RCMP member who had been in the store and identified himself as an officer.
The youths then began to assault the officer by throwing numerous liquor bottles at him, striking him in the head and allowing them to make their escape. It is estimated that $1,200 of liquor was stolen. The officer suffered minor injuries.
Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.
On August 30, 2018, at approximately 5 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service received a 911 hang-up call from an address in the 300 block of Pacific Avenue. Shortly after, a dispatcher spoke with an individual who asked the police to come arrest him.
Officers attended the residence and placed one of the youth suspects under arrest. He was found to be in possession of a folding knife.
Investigators have identified the youth as being responsible for 23 different theft incidents where he would attend Liquor Marts and steal copious amounts of liquor (total value of approximately $11,275). On many of these occasions, these thefts would be carried out with the help of several suspects. These investigations are continuing.
A 16-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:
- Robbery (x2)
- Assault a Peace Officer
- Possession of a Weapon
- Theft Over $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Fail to Comply with Sentence (x2)
He was also processed on the strength of four outstanding warrants for charges of:
- Theft Under $5000 (x6)
- Fail to Comply Sentence (x12)
He was detained in custody.
At approximately 11:30 p.m., Major Crime Unit investigators placed the adult male suspect under arrest in the area of Keewatin Street and Logan Avenue.
Caiden Jessy Bjornsson, a 24-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Robbery
- Theft Under $5000
He was detained in custody.
Commercial Robberies – Arrests: C18-181893
On August 21, 2018, at approximately 5:45 a.m., an adult male suspect attended a convenience store in the first 100 block of Osborne Street while concealing his face. He pointed a firearm at an employee and demanded money and cigarettes. The male received an undisclosed amount of money and product. He then fled the store.
At 5:15 p.m., the adult male suspect, in the company of an adult female suspect and another adult male suspect, attended a pharmacy in the 600 block of Elizabeth Road. The two males entered the pharmacy while concealing their faces. One of the males pointed a firearm at an employee and made threats to kill them if narcotics were not turned over. The male received an undisclosed amount of drugs and together the two suspects fled the store.
Witnesses in the area observed the suspects as they loaded a vehicle with the stolen items. They then fled the area with the female suspect as the driver.
Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.
On August 22, 2018, at approximately 8:35 p.m., Major Crime Unit investigators, along with members of the Tactical Support Team and General Patrol members, placed a male suspect under arrest in the first 100 block of Laurel Bay.
Kyle Kisik Schroeder-Bear, a 21-year-old male, has been charged with:
- Armed Robbery using a Firearm
- Disguise with Intent
- Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm
He was detained in custody.
On August 29, 2018, at approximately 1:20 a.m., an adult male suspect attended the same convenience store in the first 100 block of Osborne Street, produced a knife and demanded money and cigarettes from an employee. The male received an undisclosed amount of money and product. He then fled the store.
On August 30, 2018, at approximately 12:40 p.m., Major Crime Unit investigators placed a female suspect under arrest in the first 100 block of Edmonton Street. A search of her resulted in the seizure of a number of items including the following:
- Product that is believed to have been stolen during one of the incidents
- 9 pills of Hydromorph-Contin
- 4 pills of Hydromorph
- 23 pills of Xanax
- 2 small dime-bags of methamphetamine
Jessica Sadowiak, a 34-year-old female of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Armed Robbery using a Firearm
- Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Possession of Scheduled Substance – Hydromorphone
- Possession of Scheduled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x5)
She was detained in custody.
At approximately 2:55 p.m., Tactical Support Team members placed a second male suspect under arrest on the Norwood Bridge. A search of him resulted in the seizure of a number of items including the following:
- Product that is believed to have been stolen during one of the incidents
- Approximately $1,475 in Canadian currency.
Christopher Paul Simard, a 33-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Armed Robbery using a Firearm (x2)
- Robbery
- Disguise with Intent (x2)
- Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence (x2)
- Pointing a Firearm (x3)
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (x2)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
He was detained in custody.
