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Wednesday, March 19, 2014 MISSING PERSON – SOFIA SOULIER – R14-15657 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 15 year old female, Sofia SOULIER.  SOULIER was last seen around 1:00 p.m. on March 3, 2014, in the Transcona area of Winnipeg.   SOULIER is described as: Aboriginal, 5'4" tall, 120 pounds with medium length brown hair and auburn eyes. She was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, grey boots and black pants.  SOULIER is believed to frequent Winnipeg's North End and Point Douglas areas.   Police are concerned for her well being.  Anyone with information regarding SOULIER's whereabouts is asked to contact the Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.     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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Wednesday, March 19, 2014   COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARREST - C14-46008 As previously released, on March 4, 2014 at approximately 1:40 p.m., an armed male suspect, while concealing his identity entered a business located in the 1600 block of Regent Avenue West.   Once inside, a 62 year-old male employee was confronted and money was demanded. The suspect eventually fled in a vehicle empty handed.   No one was injured.   Members of the Major Crime Unit continued with the investigation and determined that the same suspect was responsible for several other incidents. Stolen vehicle from the 1200 block of Main Street on February 28, 2014 Theft of gas from the 900 block of Henderson Highway on February 28, 2014 Attempt robbery in the 400 block of Notre Dame Avenue on March 4, 2014 Commercial robbery in the 1000 block of McPhillips Street on March 8, 2014 Theft of gas from the 900 block of Henderson Highway on March 17, 2014 On March 18, 2014 uniform members observed the stolen vehicle in the area of River Avenue and Donald Street.  The vehicle was stopped and suspect arrested without incident.   Steven PETERSON 22 years of Winnipeg has been charged with several Robbery and Theft related offences for his alleged involvement.   He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.     SUSPICIOUS DEATH – C14-55104 On March 17, 2014 shortly after 8:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 200 block of Balmoral Street for the report of a sudden death.   Attending members located a deceased adult female within the residence.   An autopsy is pending and the investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit.   No further information is available at this time.   FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH March is Fraud Awareness Month, and this March celebrates the 10th Anniversary of this designation. In conjunction with other agencies from the community, the Winnipeg Police Service will be participating in events to help educate citizens on how they can protect themselves from fraud. The Winnipeg Police Service will be hosting a Twitter Talk about fraud prevention later today between 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. Join the conversation: http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/insidewps/20140318.stm   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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Wednesday, March 19, 2014   UPDATE:  MISSING PERSON LOCATED  Barbara Hilliard (McDonald) has been safely located.  The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank those that assisted with this matter. Tuesday, March 18, 2014     MISSING PERSON – BARBARA HILLIARD (MCDONALD)  R14-18767 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 43 year-old female, Barbara HILLIARD.   HILLIARD was last seen on March 14, 2014, in the West End of Winnipeg, near Portage Avenue and Burnell Street.     HILLIARD is described as Metis, 5'3" tall, 200 pounds, with short straight brown hair, brown eyes, and wearing glasses.   HILLIARD was last seen wearing black jacket, blue jeans, white long-sleeve shirt and black boots.                     The Winnipeg Police Service is concerned for HILLIARD'S well-being.   Anyone with any information regarding HILLIARD'S whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.     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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Tuesday, March 18, 2014   MISSING PERSON – BARBARA HILLIARD (MCDONALD)  R14-18767 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 43 year-old female, Barbara HILLIARD.     HILLIARD was last seen on March 14, 2014, in the West End of Winnipeg, near Portage Avenue and Burnell Street.       HILLIARD is described as Metis, 5'3" tall, 200 pounds, with short straight brown hair, brown eyes, and wearing glasses.   HILLIARD was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, a white long-sleeve shirt and black boots.                     The Winnipeg Police Service is concerned for HILLIARD'S well-being.   Anyone with any information regarding HILLIARD'S whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.     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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March 18, 2014     COMMERCIAL BREAK AND ENTER            C14-55401 On March 18, 2014 at approximately 1:15 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members responded to a strip mall within the 1200 block of St. Mary's Road for the report of male that had been seen entering a business.   Upon arrival, officers met with a witness and learned that the suspect male had fled, dropping some of the stolen goods in the progress.   Uniform members and a canine unit, recovered the merchandise and conducted a search of the area for the suspect which met with negative results.    The suspect is described as: Male, 5'6"- 5'8" tall, with a slim build, wearing a hoodie, dark pants and a dark touque.   This investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit.  Anyone who has any information regarding the incident or the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204)986-2857 or Crime Stoppers at (204)786-TIPS (8477).     COUNTERFEIT MONEY- ARREST                C14-51856 On March 12, 2014 shortly before 4:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service Members were dispatched to attend to a retail store within the 400 block of Portage Avenue after an alert cashier encountered a male attempting to pay with counterfeit US twenty-dollar bills.   Upon arrival officers met with security and took custody of the suspect male. The suspect was in possession of numerous counterfeit Canadian and American bank notes.   Members of the Commercial Crime Unit continued with this investigation.  On March 13, 2014, a search warrant was obtained for residence in the area of Yale Avenue East and Wabasha Street.    Following the following execution of the search warrant, investigators seized a scanner/printer, a laptop, and both, completed counterfeit bills and partially completed counterfeit bills.   A 28-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing a number of charges including Possess Counterfeit Instruments, Making Counterfeit Money and the Possession and Uttering of Counterfeit Money.    He has been released to appear in court at a later date.   ****   Retailers and members of the public are encouraged to refer to the Bank of Canada's website for information on counterfeit prevention and training videos regarding the bank notes in circulation:   http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/     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 17, 2014      HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – ARREST      C13-61411 As previously released- On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 shortly after 4:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service members along with emergency services responders were dispatched to the 500 block of Langside Street for the report of gunshots.    Upon arrival officers located an adult male and female, both suffering from wounds consistent with having been shot with a firearm. Nigel DIXON, 20 years succumbed to his injuries while the female victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.   Police believe that the victims were walking in the area when they were approached by a group. The suspects accused the victims of being gang members. The victims denied any gang involvement and walked away to avoid any further confrontation.  While the victims were walking away, it is believed that they were followed by the suspect group.  The victims were then fired upon as they attempted to get away. Injuries to the victims support the fact that they were attempting to flee from the suspect group when they were shot. Police believe that this was a case of mistaken identity as the victims are not affiliated with any gangs.   A Canada-wide warrant for 2nd Degree Murder and Attempt Murder was obtained for the arrest of an eighteen-year-old male.   On January 17, 2014, investigators requested the public and the media's assistance in locating the male.    On March 13, 2014, the 18 year-old male suspect was located in Vancouver, British Columbia and was taken into custody without incident by Vancouver Police Department members on the strength of the warrant.     On March 15th, 2014, the 18 year-old male was returned to Winnipeg and subsequently detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.     The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.      STRONG-ARM ROBBERY- ARRESTS                            C14-54234 On March 15, 2014, shortly after 10:30 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service Uniform Members responded to the rear of a shopping mall within the 300 block of Portage Avenue for a report of a male being assaulted by three suspects.    Upon arrival officers located an injured male on the ground and three individuals were seen leaving the area. The 38-year-old male victim, who had sustained serious upper body injuries, was transported from the scene in non-life-threating injuries.    A number of units, including Air1 attended to the area in search of the suspects. Shortly before 10:40 p.m., two suspects were located in the area of Edmonton Street and Graham Avenue, while the third suspect was taken into custody a short time later, within the 300 block of Portage Avenue.    A recovery of the victim's property was made. As a result of their alleged involvement, the following individuals have been charged with Robbery:    Elizier KAKEGAMIC, 42 years of Winnipeg Gary Ben Friesen, 25 years of Steinbach Billie Jo COOKE, 25 years of Manitoba   COOKE has also been charged with warrant for arrest for fail to comply probation order and breach of probation.   They have been remanded into custody.     MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION- ARREST              C14-53783 On March 15, 2014 shortly before 6:00 a.m. Emergency Services Responders were dispatched to the area of St. Vital Road and Dunkirk Drive for a report of single motor vehicle collision that had just occurred.    Upon arrival officers located a Honda Accord which had collided with a parked Chevy Cobalt, causing the Cobalt to be pushed up onto the snow bank.  Both vehicles sustained extensive damage as a result of the collision.   Four adult passengers were transported from the scene with non-life-threatening injuries.  The male driver of the Honda was identified and taken into custody.   An 18-year-old male is facing the following charges:    - Drive while ability impaired causing bodily harm - Driving with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in blood. He has been released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.         STABBING                                                         C14-55028 On March 17, 2014, at approximately 3:15 a.m. Emergency Services Responders were summoned to the area of Beverly Street and Ellice Avenue for a report of male who had been stabbed.   Upon arrival officers located an 18-year-old male victim with upper body injuries.  The victim was transported from the scene with non-life-threatening injuries.   A short time later officers received reports of a second male victim, who had attended to the area of Maryland Street and Ellice Avenue with injuries consistent with being stabbed.   This 18-year-old male victim was also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening upper-body-injuries.       At this point, the investigation has revealed that the two male victims were in the company of female in the area of Maryland Street and Ellice Avenue when they got into an argument with a group of unknown males and females.  The victims and female proceeded to leave and were followed to by the group to the area of the 400 block of Agnes Avenue where they were confronted and assaulted.       No suspect information is available at this time.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.  Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspect is asked to contact (204)986-6668 or CrimeStoppers 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. 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Thursday, March 13, 2014     MALE WANTED- SHOTS FIRED INVESTIGATION          C14-43571 On March 1, 2014 shortly after 6:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded for the report of a gun seen in the 1500 block of Alexander Avenue.   Attending officers, including Uniform and Tactical Support Team members arrived to find several people within the residence. The investigation revealed that one of the partygoers brandished a firearm during an unsuccessful attempt to rob another male.  During the incident the firearm was discharged, after which the suspect fled.  No injuries were incurred.   The continued investigation by Division 11 Crime Unit members has resulted in the suspect male being identified.  As all attempts to locate this male have met with negative results, investigators are requesting the public's assistance in locating him.    Due to his alleged involvement, a warrant of arrest has been issued for Michael Tylor FLESS, 28 years of Winnipeg, for Robbery, Firearms related offences and Fail to comply with Probation Order.     FLESS is described as: 5'4" tall, 150 pounds with a medium build, fair complexion, short brown hair and blue eyes. Members of the public should not approach FLESS as he is considered to be armed and dangerous.  The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident or FLESS' whereabouts is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     2006 HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – ARREST               R10-85439 As previously released, the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit had arrested three males alleged to be responsible for the homicide of Steven PELLETIER, 29 years.  The homicide occurred on or about October 4, 2006, outside a residence located within the 500 block of Magnus Avenue.   On March 11th, 2014, Homicide investigators arrested a fourth male wanted in connection with this incident.    As a result of his alleged involvement, Clayton CAMPEAU, 34 years of Winnipeg has been charged with W/A: Accessory After the Fact to Murder.    CAMPEAU was remanded back into custody.       MALE WANTED - HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION              C14-14146 The Winnipeg Police Service is continuing to request the public's assistance in locating a male suspect wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred on January 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the 200 block of Andrews Street.   Officers located the victim, Justin DESMARAIS, 24 years old, deceased within the home.  It is believed that the deceased was involved in an altercation within the residence.   A male suspect has been identified and a Canada-Wide Warrant for 2nd Degree has been obtained for Justin Atelard CATCHEWAY, 30 years-old.      CATCHEWAY is described as:Male, Aboriginal, 5'10" tall, 260 pounds, with a heavy build, short straight black hair, pock-marked skin, a thin moustache/goatee and a tattoo on the right-side of his neck.   Police believe that CATCHEWAY is an associate of the Manitoba Warriors Street gang.  If he is observed, contact police immediately, he is not to be approached.   Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact members of the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 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.