News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, August 12, 2014       Update:  Missing Person- Amber Guiboche -  R10-94044 The Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit is continuing to request the public's assistance in locating a missing female, Amber Rose Marie GUIBOCHE.   GUIBOCHE, who was 20 years old at the time of her disappearance, was last seen on the evening of Wednesday, November 10, 2010, in the area of William Avenue and Isabel Street.  Investigators believe that GUIBOCHE may have entered into a red truck at that time.     At the time of her disappearance GUIBOCHE was described as being a female with a fair complexion, 5'5" tall, approximately 105 pounds, hazel eyes; thin build with long straight brown hair often worn in a ponytail.  She was last seen wearing a white Adidas hoody with gold stripes down the sleeves. She was also wearing "skinny" style blue jeans with white and pink coloured, skater-style runners.   New information has come to light identifying a potential person of interest in this investigation.  This individual is described as:   Caucasian, approximately 30 years of age, short hair, looked reddish from the sides, hairy arms - light reddish/blondish, stubble, and possibly wearing prescription glasses.  He was wearing a green camouflage baseball cap - faded.   This person of interest may have descriptors similar to the below composite drawing and baseball hat.   This male, who may at times have frequented outside the City of Winnipeg, was driving an older model red truck, possibly a Chevrolet, with bench seats inside.   Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.   Shots Fired Investigation- C14- 170286 On August 12, 2014 at approximately 4:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members responded to the report of shots fired into a residence within the 400 block of Prichard Avenue.   Upon arrival officers located evidence confirming that a firearm was discharged in the area.   The residence was occupied at the time, he occupants were not injured.    An extensive area search was conducted for the suspect(s), which met with negative results.   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     Commercial Robbery- Arrest C14-124754 On June 14, 2014 shortly before 10:30 p.m. a lone female had attended a grocery store in the 500 block of Mountain Avenue where she proceeded to gather an assortment of food products valued at approximately $200. This was observed by the store's loss prevention officer (LPO).  When the female exited the store without paying for the items the LPO followed outside and attempted to take her into custody. The female suspect produced a knife and struck the LPO in the upper body causing significant injury.   Members of the Winnipeg Police Service were called and the subsequent investigation led to the identification of the female suspect.   On August 11, 2014 at approximately 10:00 a.m. a 31-year-old female was taken into custody without incident in the area of Midland Street and Saskatchewan Avenue.   As a result of her alleged involvement, Melanie Faith JOHNSTON, 31 years of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences:    Robbery Assault with a Weapon x 2 Possession Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Utter Threats and Fail to comply with Probation Order   JOHNSTON has been detained in custody.   Suspicious Male C14-169667 On August 11, 2014 shortly after 11:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members responded to the 200 block of Dalhousie Drive for a report of a male acting suspiciously near a child care centre.   Officers learned that male had been watching children through a set of binoculars. As staff members approached to speak with the male, he immediately left the area.   Person of Interest: Asian Male, 55-60 years, 5'6" tall, approximately 150 pounds with short black hair. He was wearing a black T shirt with his jeans rolled up past his ankles and was carrying a camouflage bag.   Anyone with information regarding this incident or the male is asked to contact the West District Crime Unit at (204) 986-2877 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. 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Tuesday, August 12, 2014   UPDATE:  Serenity FLETT has been safely located.  Thank you to both members of the public and media for their assistance in this matter.  Friday, August 1, 2014   Missing Person-  Serenity FLETT- R14-52088 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old female, Serenity FLETT. FLETT was last seen in the Tyndall Park area of Winnipeg on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.   FLETT is described as an Aboriginal, 5'2" tall, approximately 110 pounds, with a thin build, long straight brown hair and brown eyes. FLETT was last seen wearing dark coloured pants, a dark zip-up hoodie with a white logo on the front.   Police are concerned for FLETT's well-being.   Anyone with information regarding FLETT's whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 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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Saturday, August 9, 2014   Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Cyclist – C14-168157 On August 9, 2014 shortly before 7:30 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Stapon Road & Regent Avenue West for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist.   An adult male was located and transported to hospital in unstable condition.  He later succumbed to his injuries.   Initial investigation has revealed that the cyclist was travelling south across Regent Avenue in the pedestrian corridor, against the red light, when he was struck by a vehicle travelling east in the curb lane.   The driver of the vehicle, an adult female, has been interviewed.  Neither speed nor alcohol is being considered as factors in this collision.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this matter, who has not yet spoken with police, is asked to contact police.  In particular, investigators are hoping to speak with the male driver of a Chevrolet Camaro, which was stopped at the intersection at the time of the collision, who may have witnessed the incident.  They may be reached at (204) 986-6271.   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, August 8, 2014   Grow Operations Arrests – R14-52165 As a result of recent investigations, members of the Marihuana Grow Operation Unit obtained Controlled Drugs & Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants for two residences within the city.   On August 6, 2014 the first warrant was executed in the 1st 100 block of Burnhill Bay.  The lone male occupant was arrested without incident. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of the following: 1006 Marihuana plants with an estimated street value of $1,126,720.00 100 grams of dry marihuana with an estimated street value of $1,000.00 Grow operation equipment valued at $22,000.00 Later the same day the second warrant was executed in the 100 block of Southbridge Drive.  No one was located inside.   A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of the following: 1075 Marihuana plants with an estimated street value of $1,204,000.00 109 grams of dry marihuana with an estimated street value of $1,090.00 Grow operation equipment valued at $23,000.00 In both incidents investigators observed that the theft of both Hydro and Water was occurring.   For his alleged involvement, a 43-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing charges of Produce a Scheduled Substance – CANNABIS (MARIHUANA), Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – CANNABIS (MARIHUANA) and Theft of Telecommunications – Over $5000 x 2.   He was released via a Promise to Appear.   The investigation continued by members of the Marihuana Grow Operation Unit and on August 7 two suspects from the Southbridge incident were located and arrested without incident.   A 52-year-old male and 49-year-old female, both of Winnipeg are each facing charges of Produce a Scheduled Substance – CANNABIS (MARIHUANA), Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – CANNABIS (MARIHUANA) and Theft of Telecommunications – Over $5000 x 2 for their alleged involvement.   Both were released via Promises to Appear.   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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Thursday, August 7, 2014 Suspicious Person Update – Arrest – C14-165645 As previously reported, on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 shortly after 1:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a suspicious person. Officers met with the 15 year old complainant who advised that at approximately 12:00 a.m. she had been walking in the area of Rouge Road and Brown Bay.  At this time she was followed by an unknown male.  Becoming fearful for her safety she began to run.  The suspect chased after the victim and attempted to grab her, taking hold of her arm.  The victim screamed out and the suspect fled.   The suspect was described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 30-40 years of age, approximately 5'8" tall with a medium build.  He was wearing a black hoody and black pants. The investigation continued by members of the West District Crime Unit who were able to identify a suspect. Anthony ABIGOSIS, 40 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Assault for his alleged involvement. He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   Child Pornography Arrest – R13-69004 In September of 2013 members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) were contacted by German law enforcement.  Information provided was that one of their investigations had revealed that a resident of Winnipeg was in possession of child pornography. ICE members entered into a lengthy investigation and as a result were able to identify a suspect. On August 6, 2014 investigators executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of Isbister Street at which time the lone resident was arrested without incident. A 45-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing charges of Possession of Child Pornography, Access any Child Pornography and Imports, Distributes, Make Available Child Pornography for his alleged involvement. He was released via a Promise to Appear.   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, August 6, 2014 Armed & Barricaded Update - C14-160595 As previously released -On July 30, 2014 at approximately 10:45 a.m., Winnipeg Police Service members received a call for service regarding a distraught male inside a residence in the 500 block of Stella Avenue. It was reported that the adult male was in possession of weapon or firearm and he had made threats to harm himself.   A number of police units arrived on scene and secured the area. Some nearby residences were evacuated as a precaution.   Members of the Crisis Negotiation Unit, specially trained members of the service utilized when communicating with individuals barricaded and threatening violence, were also deployed.   During the afternoon officers were successful at making contact and speaking with the male by telephone. Telephone communication was lost in the early evening. Attempts were made to re-establish communication with the male. Tactical Officers were deployed to deliver a communication device to the house. At approximately 8:20 p.m., while attempting to deliver the communication device shots were fired from within the residence. Tactical officers discharged their firearms in response while attempting to retreat to safety.   There have been reports in the media that a "flash-bang" device was deployed when the Tactical officers first approached the house before the shots were fired. This information is inaccurate.   At approximately 3:00 a.m., Tactical Officers entered the residence and an unconscious male was located within. The Tactical Emergency Medical Support Paramedics (TEMS) confirmed the male was deceased.    The deceased has been identified as Andrew BARYLUK, 52 years of Winnipeg.  No officers were injured during the incident.   The investigation has revealed that the BARYLUK died as a result of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. A firearm was located within the residence and seized by officers.    This investigation is on-going by members of the Homicide Unit.   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, August 6, 2014 Suspicious Person – C14-165645 On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 shortly before 1:00 a.m. the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a suspicious person. Attending officers met with the 15 year old victim who advised that at approximately 12:00 a.m. she had been walking in the area of Rouge Road and Browning Boulevard at which time she was followed by an unknown male.  Becoming fearful for her safety, she began to run.  The suspect chased after the victim and attempted to grab her.  The victim screamed out and the suspect fled, last seen running northbound on Wordsworth Way.   The suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 30-40 years of age, approximately 5'8" tall with a medium build.  He was wearing a black hoody and black pants. 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).   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.