News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, October 31, 2013     ASSAULT INVESTIGATION – ARREST   C13-187116 As previously released -On October 2, 2013 the Winnipeg Police Service released photos of a male suspect responsible for an assault on a City of Winnipeg Transit driver and requested the public's assistance in identifying him.   At that time, it was advised that on September 14, 2013 at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to an assault that just occurred involving a City Transit Bus Driver.   The investigation revealed that the bus was travelling eastbound on William Avenue when it stopped near Isabel Street and an unknown male suspect entered. The suspect failed to pay the required fare and began demanding a transfer from the 50 year-old male transit driver. It was at this time the suspect began assaulting the driver repeatedly causing non-life threatening injuries.   After approximately 2-3 minutes, two unknown males entered the bus attempting to intervene. One of those males was also assaulted by the suspect.   The suspect eventually exited the bus where a confrontation continued nearby involving the suspect and several unknown males.   The investigation continued by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit and Transit surveillance video of the incident was made available to the public.   Due to the assistance provided by members of the public, a suspect was identified. Our YouTube video of the assault was viewed more than 40,000 times.   Early this morning, District 3 members responded to an unrelated matter in the 200 block of Selkirk Avenue. It was at this time a 23 year old male was taken into custody and arrested due to his alleged involvement regarding the assault to the Transit driver.   He is currently in police custody and charges are pending.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the public and members of the media for their assistance in this matter.   Further details to follow.     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer 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.