Thursday, July 3, 2014
Break & Enter Residential – C14-137425
On June 30, 2014 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to the 600 block of Boyd Avenue for the report of a residential break & enter that had just occurred.
Responding officers learned that the 71 year old victim had found an unknown female sitting on his porch. The female asked for a glass of water and when the victim went to get it she followed him into the home and struck him from behind. A further physical altercation occurred during which the suspect produced a weapon and stabbed the victim in the upper body. She then fled the residence after stealing a few items.
The victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 25-30 years of age with a medium build and long black hair. She was wearing loose black pants, dark coloured short sleeve shirt and black shoes. She was carrying a black backpack.
The investigation is continuing by members of the District 3 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-2848 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
Aggravated Assault – Male Wanted – C14-138089
On July 1, 2014 emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1500 block of Regent Avenue West for the report of a male having been stabbed.
Upon arrival a 34 year old male was found to be suffering from stab wounds to the upper body. He was transported to hospital in critical condition.
Initial investigation has revealed that the victim and suspect, along with three others, had been together in an area parking lot when an argument between the two occurred. The argument turned physical, ending when the suspect produced a weapon and stabbed the victim in the upper body.
The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit. A suspect has been identified however attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. An arrest warrant has been issued for:
Michael John Ernest WERETA, 27 years
WERETA is described as: Caucasian, 5'10" tall, 170 pounds with brown hair.
WERETA is considered to be armed and dangerous. If seen by members of the public he should not be approached.
Anyone who has any information regarding the whereabouts of WERETA is asked to contact investigators at (204)986-2857 or Crime Stoppers at (204)786-TIPS (8477).
Assault With A Weapon – C14-139032
On July 2, 2014 shortly before 10:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 1900 block of Portage Avenue for the report of a male having been stabbed.
Officers located a 44-year-old male suffering from upper body injuries as a result of having been stabbed. He was transported to hospital in stable condition.
Initial investigation has revealed that the victim along with a friend had been sitting in a parked vehicle when a male on a bike hit them. When the victim attended to the male to see if he was alright, the male produced and weapon, stabbed the victim and then fled on the bike.
The suspect is described as: Possibly Caucasian, with darker skin, approximately 5'10" tall, early 20s with a slim build and brown hair. He was wearing a red t-shirt, shorts. He was riding a silver mountain bike and was noted to be carrying two spare bicycle tires.
The investigation is continuing by members of the West District Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2877 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Stabbing Investigation – Arrest – C14-139227
On July 3, 2014 shortly before 5:00 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 300 block of Carlton Street for the report of a stabbing.
Officers located two adult victims suffering from apparent stab wounds to the upper body. Both were transported to hospital, the female in critical condition while the male was unstable.
An adult female was arrested at the scene without incident.
The investigation is continuing by members of the District 1 Crime Unit.
Commercial Break & Enters – C14-100636
Recently, the Winnipeg Police Service has received the report of several commercial break & enters to various Optical outlets across the city. They include:
- May 16 – 1400 block of McPhillips Street
- May 17 – 400 block of Portage Avenue
- May 30 – 1800 block of Grant Avenue
- June 1 – 1400 block of Henderson Highway
- June 4 – 1400 block of Henderson Highway
- June 6 – 2200 block of McPhillips Street
- June 10 – 2200 block of McPhillips Street
- June 10 – 1800 block of Grant Avenue
- June 14 – 600 block of Leila Avenue
- July 1 – 2200 block of McPhillips Street
Property damage and merchandise stolen is in excess of well over $40,000.00.
The investigation is continuing by members of the District 3 Crime Unit who are asking for the public's assistance. Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-2848 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
Woman Pulled From River – C14-136987
On June 30, 2014 at approximately 8:30 a.m. the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a female in the Red River near Bishop Grandin Boulevard & River Road. While in normal conditions the river can be a hazardous place, with the high water levels, fast moving current and additional debris it is especially treacherous at this time.
A member of the East District Community Support Unit was in the area and immediately attended to the river bank. The female was observed to be standing in the river approximately 12' from shore. Dispatch was advised and further units were requested.
The officer attempted to engage the female in conversation however she was uncommunicative. Unsure of her intentions and concerned for her safety, the officer waded out into the river and took hold of the female, bringing her back to shore.
The Winnipeg Police Service would like to take this opportunity to thank citizens who take it upon themselves to notify police of these types of incidents and perhaps prevent an unnecessary tragedy.
