 Friday, November 1, 2013
UPDATE - 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. Of note, our YouTube video of the assault was viewed more than 40,000 times.
During the morning of October 31, 2013 District 3 Patrol members responded to a suite located in the 200 block of Selkirk Avenue regarding an assault incident. It was determined that two males had been consuming alcohol when a physical altercation erupted. A 23 year-old male armed him-self with a bat and proceeded to assault a 45 year old male. The 23 year-old fled the area.
The 23 year old male was arrested regarding the most recent incident including the previous assault to the Transit Driver.
Dwight John STEVENSON, 23 year-old of Winnipeghas been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement:
September 14th Transit Assault – Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and Assault Cause Bodily Harm
October 31st incident – Aggravated Assault and Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Stevenson has been detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.
The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the public and members of the media for their assistance in this matter.
MALE SHOT C13-224615
On November 1, 2013 at approximately 4:05 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Aberdeen Avenue regarding the report of an individual shot.
A 23 year old male was located with an injury consistent with being shot. He is in stable condition.
At this time, limited information is available regarding the circumstances.
Members of the Major Crimes Unit have been notified.
Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
STABBING C13-224642
On November 1, 2013 at approximately 5:30 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the 1600 block of Burrows Avenue regarding a stabbing incident.
A 25 year old male was located with an injury consistent with being stabbed. He is in stable condition.
At this time, limited information is available regarding the circumstances.
Members of the District 3 Crime Unit have been notified and continue to investigate.
Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2848 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
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For further information contact either:
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer
Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer
Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer
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