News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, August 28, 2018     Drug/Firearms Investigation – Arrests: R18-54591     As part of an investigation into the illegal distribution of methamphetamine, the Winnipeg Police Service Street Crime Unit on August 23 executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant on a residence located in the 500 block of Cathedral Avenue. With the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and general patrol officers, 8 adults were removed safely from the home.     Investigators seized the following items:   ·         SKS assault rifle with 60 round magazine   ·         Bolt-action 30-06 rifle   ·         Bolt-action 25-06 rifle   ·         Money counting machine   ·         $560 Canadian Currency   ·         Methamphetamine $300 street value   ·         Percocet,  $900 street value   ·         Xanax pills   ·         Working Scales   ·         Packaging materials   ·         Case of 3.08 ammumintion     As a result, the following people were arrested and charged:     Ashley Louie RICHARD, 43, of Winnipeg was charged with: CDSA 5.2 x 3 - Methamphetamine, Percocet, & Xanax Possess Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized x 3 Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Possess Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order x 6 Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm  Possess Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered Possess Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 Possess Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 x 2 Fail to Comply Probation x 3 Warrant of Arrest x 2 Drive Prohibited      Geraldine Faye RICHARD, 44, of Winnipeg, has been charged with: Possess Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 x 2 Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device  Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm  Possess Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x 3 Possess Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized x 3 A 31-year-old female from Winnipeg was arrested on 2 outstanding warrants of arrest. All of the accused were detained in custody.     Firearms Investigation – Arrests: C18-185006     On August 25, 2018, members of the Winnipeg Police Street Crime Unit executed a Firearms Search Warrant on a residence located in the 100 block of Jefferson Avenue. Officers from numerous units assisted in the operation, including members from East District Community Support, General Patrol officers from North and Central Divisions and the Tactical Support Team.     As part of the investigation a related vehicle was stopped in the 1600 block of Main Street. Two adult males and an adult female were removed from the vehicle and arrested. A saw-off .22 rifle, and 2 air-soft pistols were seized as well as a quantity of methamphetamine and prescription drugs.     An adult male was arrested in front the residence on Jefferson Ave. Officers seized an unloaded 30-06 rifle, soft-body-armour and ammunition.     Tyson Paul COLFORD, 31, of Winnipeg, was charged with 13 firearms related offences, as well as charges related to possession of property obtained by crime, proceeds of crime and drug trafficking charges (methamphetamine).     James Glen HOULE, 29, of Winnipeg, faces a total of 16 criminal charges related to firearms, possession of methamphetamine and possession of property obtained by crime.     Raechel Marie DUECK, 29, of Winnipeg, faces a total of 8 criminal charges related to firearms, possession of methamphetamine and possession of property obtained by crime.        Shawn Derek BLAIR, 31, of Winnipeg, was charged with:   ·         Possession of Body Armour without a Valid Permit under the Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act of Manitoba   ·         Possession of a Weapon   ·         Careless Use of a Firearm   ·         Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm     All 4 accused 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: 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.

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Monday, August 27, 2018     Theft – Investigation: R18-46489 Public Assistance Requested The Winnipeg Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating a theft that occurred on July 17, 2018 at a business located in the 1800 block of Pembina Highway. A male suspect entered the building during business hours and stole a computer and other electronic equipment. Investigators are asking the public's assistance in identifying the male captured in the image below. Anyone with information that may assist in indentifying this male or with any information that may assist investigators is asked to call 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.

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Friday, August 24, 2018   *Please see correction in red Assault Peace Officer – Investigation: C18-183938     On August 24, 2018, at approximately 4:25 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service received a report of a suspicious male in a truck checking vehicle door handles in the first 100 block of Brookstone Place near Waverley Street.     A K9 unit responded and located the truck in the 2500 block of Waverley Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and began to talk to the male driver. The vehicle was determined to be stolen and as the officer attempted to make an arrest, the vehicle sped away dragging the officer a significant distance.     The officer, a 10-year member, suffered a number of painful but non-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital in stable condition where he remains.     The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating the suspect blue 2014 Toyota Tacoma double-cab truck with a Manitoba licence plate of HJW249. The male driver is described as being Caucasian in appearance and was wearing a dark-coloured hat with glasses.     This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding the male and/or the location of the vehicle is asked to call 911. 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.

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Friday, August 24, 2018   *Please see correction in red Canada-Wide Arrest Warrant – Michael Karas: R18-54824     On August 23, 2018, the Winnipeg Police Service was contacted by the Toronto Police Service to assist in the arrest of a male suspect wanted on a Canada-wide Arrest Warrant.     At approximately 09:00 a.m., members of the Major Crimes Unit arrested a suspect at a hotel located in the 1700 block of Sargent Ave.     Micheal Joseph Karas, 61, was arrested and detained. Officers from the Toronto Police Service are expected to arrive today and execute the warrant with underlying charges of:        - Robbery with Firearm (x3)    - Point Firearm (x3)    - Wear Disguise with Intent (x3) 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.

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Friday, August 24, 2018   Assault Peace Officer – Investigation: C18-183938     On August 24, 2018, at approximately 4:25 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service received a report of a suspicious male in a truck checking vehicle door handles in the first 100 block of Brookstone Place near Waverley Street.     A K9 unit responded and located the truck in the 3200 block of Waverley Street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and began to talk to the male driver. The vehicle was determined to be stolen and as the officer attempted to make an arrest, the vehicle sped away dragging the officer a significant distance.     The officer, a 10-year member, suffered a number of painful but non-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital in stable condition where he remains.     The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating the suspect blue 2014 Toyota Tacoma double-cab truck with a Manitoba licence plate of HJW249. The male driver is described as being Caucasian in appearance and was wearing a dark-coloured hat with glasses.     This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding the male and/or the location of the vehicle is asked to call 911.     Assault Peace Officer – Arrest: C18-183047     On August 23, at approximately 12:00 a.m., officers with the North District Community Support Unit were on patrol in the William Whyte area when a male on a bicycle was observed committing a violation of the Highway Traffic Act in the area of Aikins Street and Burrows Avenue.     As officers attempted to stop the male, he fled on his bike into oncoming traffic and was followed to the rear of an address in the 300 block of Alfred Avenue. The male immediately confronted officers and attempted to push one member to the ground.     The male, who is believed to have been high on methamphetamine, was told he was under arrest, at which time he began to struggle with officers in an attempt to avoid being taken into custody. At one point, he produced an item which was later identified as a bicycle pump and was disarmed. He was eventually handcuffed.     The officer did not suffer any injuries.     Nicholas James Lilke, a 31-year-old male of Winnipeg,has been charged with:       - Assault a Peace Officer   - Resist Peace Officer     He was detained in custody.     Assault Peace Officer –  Arrest: C18-182298     On August 22, 2018, at approximately 5:30 a.m., a male attended the Health Sciences Centre complex and left his bicycle in the entrance corridor. The male then began to wander around the complex and entered a women's staff washroom.     Security officers with the Health Sciences Centre attended and asked the male to leave. While escorting him outside, the made threats to kill the security officers and postured a fighting stance on a number of occasions.     Once in the entrance corridor, he again adopted a fighting stance and threw the bicycle at the security officers, hitting two of them. The security officers continued to try escort the male out of the hospital at which time a struggle ensued. He was eventually successfully handcuffed and placed into a holding room while Central District General Patrol officers arrived and placed him under arrest.     One security officer suffered minor injuries.     Necho Debbin Bittern, a 26-year-old male of Winnipeg,has been charged with:       - Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon (x2)   - Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm  (x3)     He was detained in custody.        Assault – Arrest: C18-183601     On August 23, 2018, at approximately 5:50 p.m., a female attended a shopping centre in the 300 block of Portage Avenue. As she left a store, a security device alarm went off and a security guard approached her.     The female pulled a box of perfume out of her bag and ran. She then threatened to stab the security guard with a needle and assaulted him with a punch. The female was taken into custody and a needle was later found within her personal property.     While being processed in a security holding room, the female, who is believed to have been high on methamphetamine, spit twice in the face of a second security guard. Central District General Patrol officers arrived a short time later and placed her under arrest.     Both security guards suffered no injuries.     Amber Leah Thompson, a 28-year-old female of Winnipeg,has been charged with:       - Theft Under $5000   - CC 266 Assault (x2)   CC 264.1(1)(a) Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm     She was detained in custody.     Assault – Arrests: C18-183679     On August 23 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police responded to a fight in progress outside a transit bus.     An eastbound Winnipeg Transit bus was stopped at the intersection of Portage Ave. and Colony St. Three males had boarded the bus, however, one did not have sufficient funds and was advised of this by a transit supervisor onboard. The 3 all became verbally aggressive and the supervisor requested they leave the bus. The suspects began assaulting the supervisor and dragged him off the bus where the assault continued on the street.     The assault was interrupted when members of the Winnipeg Police Service and Auxiliary Cadets came upon the scene.     The Transit Supervisor was conveyed to hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.     An adult male and 2 male youths were arrested and will be charged with Assault. All three were released on a Promise to Appear.     Canada-Wide Arrest Warrant – Michael Karas: R1-54824     On August 23, 2018, the Winnipeg Police Service was contacted by the Toronto Police Service to assist in the arrest of a male suspect wanted on a Canada-wide Arrest Warrant.     At approximately 09:00 p.m., members of the Major Crimes Unit arrested a suspect at a hotel located in the 1700 block of Sargent Ave.     Micheal Joseph Karas, 61, was arrested and detained. Officers from the Toronto Police Service are expected to arrive today and execute the warrant with underlying charges of:        - Robbery with Firearm (x3)    - Point Firearm (x3)    - Wear Disguise with Intent (x3) 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. 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News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, August 23, 2018   Mischief & Assault Peace Officer – Arrest: C18-182500   On August 22, 2018, at approximately 11:15 a.m. North District General Patrol officers were in the 300 block of Redwood Ave on an unrelated matter.   An officer was seated in the front passenger side of a cruiser car when a male approached the rear of the car while carrying a full-sized barbeque propane tank. The male, who is believed to have been high on methamphetamine, made no attempt to communicate with police and proceeded to throw the propane tank through the rear window of the cruiser car. The officer was not injured.     Richard Lee Friesen, a 30-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Assault Peace Officer - Mischief Under $5000.   He has been detained in custody.    Assault Peace Officer – Arrest: C18-182559   On August 22, 2018, at approximately 1:15 p.m., North District General Patrol officers responded to the 400 block of Dufferin Avenue for a report of a male that had assaulted an individual with a screwdriver.   A nearby supervisor unit arrived first in the area and located a male suspect walking in the area of Aikins Street and Stella Avenue. The male, who is believed to have been high on methamphetamine, was followed to the rear yard of a residence in the 200 block of Stella Avenue where he picked up a snow shovel.   The male was told to drop the shovel, however he did not respond and began to walk towards the cruiser car while armed. As a result, the officer exited the vehicle and drew his Conducted Electrical Weapon ("Taser"). The male then began to walk away but turned around and threw the shovel at the officer, narrowly missing him.   The officer deployed the CEW but was unsuccessful. The male then produced a screwdriver and the CEW was deployed for a second time, but was again ineffective.   The male continued to approach officers making threats. As other officers arrived on scene, the male fled on foot with the screwdriver. He was tracked to a nearby area where he raised the screwdriver at an officer in an aggressive manner. A CEW was successfully deployed and the male was taken into custody without injury.   Brett Mikal Keeper, a 26-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged:   - Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon (x2) - Assault with a Weapon - Resist Peace Officer - Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance by Judge/Justice (x2)   Keeper was also processed on three outstanding arrests warrants for:   - Fail to Comply Probation Order - Fail to Attend Court (x2)   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.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018   Community Notification – James BADOUR   The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit (MIHRSOU) is a joint forces unit of the Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP. MIHRSOU today provides information regarding James Porter BADOUR, 53 years of age, a convicted sex offender who is considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner. All children are at risk.   BADOUR was released from custody after having served a sentence regarding three convictions for sexual interference with young children. He was convicted on February 1, 2016 and received a total sentence of 658 days (includes 72 days pre-sentence custody credit) followed by three years supervised probation. BADOUR exhibits a transient lifestyle. His previous convictions occurred throughout southern Ontario. Since being released, on April 15, 2017, BADOUR has resided in Guelph, Toronto, Alonsa and Neepawa, Manitoba. Currently, he is believed to be residing in Winnipeg.   BADOUR has a history of sexual offences against young children, male and female. Although he participated in some treatment programming in the past, BADOUR is still considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner. All children are at risk of sexual violence.     Background information:   James Porter BADOUR is a 53 year-old male with a lengthy criminal record including convictions for sexual assault and sexual interference involving children.   BADOUR's most recent offences occurred in 2015 in Ontario. BADOUR sexually interfered with two female children, aged 6 and 7 years, who resided across the street from him. He befriended the children's caregivers, gained access to the children, and sexually interfered with them. On February 1, 2016, he was convicted of three counts of sexual interference and received a sentence of 658 days (including 72 days pre-sentence custody credit) followed by three years supervised probation.   While on release, BADOUR is subject to supervised probation until April 14, 2020.   BADOUR is also prohibited, until April 14, 2037, from:   • attending a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of 16 years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, or a daycare centre, schoolground, playground or community centre;   • seeking, obtaining or continuing any employment, whether or not the employment is remunerated, or becoming or being a volunteer in a capacity, that involves being in a position of trust or authority towards persons under the age of 16 years;   • having any contact - including communication by any means - with a person who is under the age of 16 years, unless he does so under the supervision of a person whom the court considers appropriate.   BADOUR is also subject to a lifetime weapons prohibition.   BADOUR was previously convicted of sexually assaulting two young neighbourhood children (male and female) in 1993 and 2000. In 1993, he received a sentence of 18 months followed by 2 years probation. In 2000, he was sentenced to 12 months incarceration followed by 3 years probation.   While incarcerated, BADOUR participated in some treatment programming but is still considered high risk to re-offend in a sexual manner against all children.   BADOUR exhibits a transient lifestyle. His previous convictions occurred throughout southern Ontario. Since being released, on April 15, 2017, BADOUR has resided in Guelph, Toronto, Alonsa and Neepawa, Manitoba. Currently, he is believed to be residing in Winnipeg.   This information is provided to enable members of the public to take suitable measures to protect themselves. Any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct directed at BADOUR will not be tolerated.   If you have information about BADOUR, please call the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit at (204) 984-1888. You may also contact the Winnipeg Police Service at (204) 986-6222, your local RCMP Detachment, or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. 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. 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