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Wednesday, March 12, 2014     UTTER THREATS / THEFT INVESTIGATION   C13-251033 On December 6, 2013 members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for a report of an assault upon a transit driver that had occurred in the area of Graham Avenue and Donald Street.   Upon arrival, officers met with the driver and learned that a male passenger had verbally threatened him. The situation ended with the suspect stealing personal property from the driver and fleeing on foot.  While running away, the suspect dropped the stolen property which was later recovered.   The driver was not injured.      All attempts to identify the suspect have been unsuccessful.    Investigators are releasing the following images and are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the male allegedly involved.    Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect male is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE- ARREST                C14-50544 On March 11, 2014 shortly before 1:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service District 2 Members were summoned to a parking lot area in the 1st 100 block of Rosyln Road for the report of a suspicious male rummaging through a vehicle.  Upon arrival, officers observed a damaged front passenger window and a male standing near a vehicle with various sporting equipment nearby.  As officers approached the suspect male immediately fled on foot down a back lane.  A foot chase ensued concluding with officers apprehending the suspect a short distance away.  A full recovery of stolen property was made. As a result of his alleged involvement, Alphonse Stanley TRAVERSE, 34 years of Winnipeg, has been charged with Theft under $5000. TRAVERSE was detained in custody.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY                     C14-50696 & C14-50860 On March 11, 2014 just before 8:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Division 11 officers responded to a report of commercial robbery that had just occurred at a gas station within the 600 block of Notre Dame Avenue.   During the incident a lone male entered the store and loitered within for a short period of time, before approaching the 24-year-old male clerk and demanding cash.  The suspect received an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the store westbound on Notre Dame Avenue.   The clerk was not injured.  Police units attended and searched the area for the suspect, with negative results.   The suspect is described as:   Caucasian male, approximately 20 to 25 years, with an average build.  The suspect was unshaven and was wearing a camouflaged jacket, a black sweater and dark coloured track pants.   Then, at approximately 12:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to a commercial robbery that had occurred at a food mart in the 500 block of William Avenue by a lone suspect male.   Upon arrival officers learned that suspect male entered store, selected merchandise and attended to the counter.  Once there the suspect produced a knife and directed the female clerk to turn over money from the register. When another employee entered the suspect immediately fled the store.   Anyone with information regarding either of these incidents or the suspect is asked to contact investigators from the Major Crimes Unit at (204)986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at (204)786-TIPS (8477).     PUBLIC ADVISORY- FRAUDS/ SCAMS CONTINUE As previously released on March 6, 2014, the Winnipeg Police Service has received several reports over the past month of phone calls being made by persons claiming to be a police officer or a government official.  The caller demands the victim to pay money to prevent them or a family member from being arrested.  The WPS advises that these calls are NOT legitimate and would like your assistance in identifying the persons making these phone calls.   In addition to these scams, the Commercial Crime Unit has seen an increase in the number of reports of the "Emergency or Grandparent Scam", averaging 1- 2 reports per day.  To date, investigators are aware of 35 victims, with estimated losses between $2500- $7000 per incident, and total losses for all victims at just over $118,000.      The basic scam involves the suspect(s) calling an elderly victim, claiming to be his or her grandchild or family member.  The suspect(s) claim that they are in jail, the hospital, or have some other critical emergency, such as a car break down, and need money wired to his or her location.  In almost all cases, the victim is encouraged not to say anything to anyone and to keep it a secret.   The Commercial Crime Unit encourages all care providers, children and grandchildren to discuss this scam with their elderly family members or those individuals who they feel may be susceptible to these pressure tactics.   If you receive such a call, always check with another relative before wiring money.   If you do receive such a phone call, please make note of the incoming phone number and details of the conversation.  At the conclusion of the call activate the call trace feature on your land line (*57) and then contact police at 204-986-6222.   For further information on this scam please visit Phone busters at: http://www.phonebusters.com/english/recognizeit_emergency.html     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. 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Tuesday, March 11, 2014     REACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT   Winnipeg, MB – A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, will arrive on March 24, 2014 to examine all aspects of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) policy and procedures, management, operations and support services.     Verification by the team that the WPS meets the Commission's state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain reaccreditation – a highly prized recognition of professional excellence in law enforcement.   As part of the on-site assessment, the public and WPS members are invited to offer comments on the WPS' service and performance at a public information session on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Committee Room of the Council Building located at 510 Main Street.  The session will adjourn when all presenters have been heard.   If an individual cannot attend the public information session but would like to provide comments to the assessment team, the individual may do so by telephone.  The public may call 204-806-4581 between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014.   Telephone comments, as well as those made at the public information session, are limited to 10 minutes and must address the WPS' ability to comply with the Commission's standards.   A copy of the standards is available for review from March 10 to 21, 2014 at Station Duty, Main Floor, Public Safety Building, located at 151 Princess Street or is available on request to the Winnipeg Police Service Accreditation Manager at amay@winnipeg.ca.   The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar, but out-of-province agencies.  The assessors will review written materials, interview individuals and visit offices and other places where compliance can be witnessed.  Once the Commission's assessors complete their review, they report back to the Commission, which will then decide if the WPS receives reaccreditation.   Reaccreditation is for three years, during which time the WPS must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with those standards under which they were initially accredited.   For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, please write the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, Virginia, USA 20155.  Email calea@calea.org       For more information contact: Adrian May – Accreditation Manager - Winnipeg Police Service Cell:  204-390-2854 or email amay@winnipeg.ca         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.

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Monday, March 10, 2014   A Letter to the Public from Chief Clunis The Justice System is made up of many parts including; The Judiciary, Prosecutions, Corrections, Police, and the most important in my view, The Public.  It is critical that we work cooperatively in fostering and maintaining confidence in our justice system. It is not my intent to malign any member of the system by responding to recent allegations leveled at the police service.  My preferred practice is to address issues with respective leaders in a constructive manner and I've taken those steps in response to the recent articles regarding "gating". However, as this issue was brought to the public's attention casting a negative light on the Service and its members, I must respond in order to accurately inform the public. It is important that the public understand the reality of warrants within the justice system.  At any given time there are over 20,000 warrants in the system. In 2013, the WPS added 7,668 new warrants to the system (average of 639 per month). The WPS executed 7,412 warrants in 2013. Our officers have an immense workload.  Persons who are in custody do not take priority over subjects who may pose an immediate threat to the public. In the instances recently reported, police were notified of the location of the subjects and the warrants by a third party.  We responded to deal with those warrants.    To dedicate our time to processing sentenced prisoners holding warrants is challenging. The process for arresting an in-custody prisoner is time consuming and in some instances, requires obtaining a warrant as well as a removal order to release the prisoner from the institution for processing.  Current calls for service wait while we process the prisoner.  This is simply a matter of priority in making the best use of limited resources.  We won't apologize for placing priority on citizen's calls for service and dealing with more pressing public concerns.  The resources within our system are inadequate to meet the demand.  Many processes within the justice system are arguably antiquated, inefficient, and challenging.  Reform is needed.  I'm hopeful that we can work cooperatively with our partners in finding mutually supportive solutions to these system challenges.  Until that time, we will continue to utilize our resources to effectively meet the needs of all citizens.      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.

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Monday, March 10, 2014     RESIDENTIAL BREAK AND ENTER- ARREST    C14-49301 On March 9, 2014 shortly before 8:30 a.m. Emergency Services Responders were dispatched to a residence within the 300 block of Aberdeen Avenue after receiving the report of a break-in and assault that had just occurred.   Officers arrived on scene and learned that the residents were asleep when they were awoken to find three male suspects inside their home.  One of the suspects held down the 25-year-old female resident while the two other suspects immediately set upon assaulting the 25-year-old male occupant.  The male victim was seriously assaulted about the upper body.   When the suspects fled out the front door, police and paramedics were summoned.   Numerous units, including a canine unit attended in search of the suspects.  A suspect male was apprehended in the area of McKenzie Street and Redwood Avenue.    The 25-year-old female received minor injuries during the incident, while the 25-year-old male victim was transported from the scene in critical condition.   As a result of his alleged involvement, Daris SINCLAIR, 22 years of Winnipeg has been charged with: - Aggravated Assault - Uttering Threats and - Break Enter Commit Assault SINCLAIR has been detained in custody.    This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.  Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the outstanding suspects is asked to contact investigators at (204)986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at (204)786-TIPS (8477).   COMMERCIAL BREAK AND ENTER- ARREST             C14-49712 On March 9, 2014 shortly before 11:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Uniform Members were dispatched to a strip mall within the 1800 block of Grant Avenue after a witness observed a suspect smash the front window of a business. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspect male fleeing the area.  During the brief foot pursuit, two bags containing numerous bottles of wine were dropped and later recovered by officers.  The suspect was subsequently taken into custody in the 600 block of Centennial Street.  As a result of his alleged involvement, Neil David VANENGEL, 37 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Break Enter & Commit, Possess Break-in Instruments and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.  He has been detained in custody.         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.

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Sunday, March 9, 2014       COMMERCIAL ROBBERY   C14-48726 On March 8, 2014 at approximately 12:00 noon, officers responded to a beer vendor robbery at a hotel located in the 1000 block of McPhillips Street.   A lone male suspect armed with a weapon confronted a 37 year-old male employee and demanded cash. An undisclosed amount was obtained and the suspect fled in a vehicle.   No injuries were reported.   The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, medium build, in his 20's.   The suspect vehicle is described as: A dark red Pontiac.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).       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.

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Saturday, March 8, 2014       ROBBERY – ARRESTS   C14-48308 On March 7, 2014 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Patrol and Canine Unit members responded to a robbery incident involving a taxi cab and two male suspects.   The investigation has revealed that a taxi cab driver (58 year-old male) picked up two males in the area of the 300 block of Smith Street. After driving to the 400 block of Spence Street, the males refused to pay the fare. It was at this time the suspects became verbally aggressive. The suspects then began damaging the internal camera from within the cab before robbing the driver of an undisclosed amount of cash.   The suspects fled and police were notified.   Officers located and arrested both males in the area of Sargent Avenue and Spence Street at approximately 10:05 p.m.   Coty MORIN, 22 years-old and Vincent MORIN 28 years-old has been charged with the following due to their alleged involvement:   Coty MORIN – Robbery   Vincent MORIN – Robbery, Mischief under $5000.00 and Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance x 3   Both were remanded into custody.      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.

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Friday, March, 7, 2014      AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - ARRESTS   C14-42725 On February 28, 2014 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a 42 year-old male, along with a group of others had just exited a hotel located in the 600 block of Main Street to have a cigarette. While outside, the group suddenly confronted and began seriously assaulting the 42 year-old male by punching and kicking him to the ground. The assaults continued at which time the victim was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. The suspects fled the area. The victim was able to walk a short distance when he again encountered two of the previous suspects. While in the area of Main Street and Henry Avenue the victim was assaulted further, causing serious injuries. Again, the suspects fled the area. A passing motorist observed the victim at which time police were notified. The victim remains in critical condition. Due to a lengthy investigation by members of the Major Crimes Unit, with the assistance of Patrol members, Tactical Support Team and Forensics Identification, five suspects were identified and have since been arrested. Shawna SUMNER, 35 years-old Angela MOUSSEAU, 30 years-old 24 year-old female – released on a promise to appear Warren REDHEAD, 33 years-old Valentine Sumner, 35 years-old They have been charged with: Aggravated Assault and or Robbery due to their alleged involvement.      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.