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FIREARM SEIZURE – ARRESTS C12-146406 On Thursday, July 26th, 2012 at approximately 4:30 a.m. a 16 year old female was walking in the area of Flora Avenue and Andrews Street. She was confronted by a group of six males one of which was in possession of two firearms. An 18 year old male suspect passed one of the firearms to a 17 year old male youth and instructed him to shoot the victim. The youth pointed the loaded firearm at the victim and threatened to shoot her and her residence. The victim walked away from the group without incident and immediately reported the matter to police. Members of the District 3 Crime Unit entered into an investigation. On Thursday, July 26th, 2012 at approximately 2:30 p.m. the 17 year old male youth was arrested in the 100 block of Powers Street in Winnipeg and faces the following charges: · Careless Use of a Firearm · Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose · Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm · Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm · Possession of a Firearm while Prohibited · Using a Firearm in the Commission of an Offence · Utter Threats · Failure to Comply with a Sentence On Saturday July 28th, 2012 at approximately 7:40 p.m. An 18 year old male, of Winnipeg was arrested in the area of Selkirk Avenue and Salter Street. Further investigation lead to the execution of a Search Warrant in the 100 block of Juno Street and with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team a loaded handgun was located. The male has been charged with the following offences: · Counselling to Commit an Indictable Offence · Possess a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose · Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm · Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Commission of an Offence · Weapons Trafficking · Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm · Possess a Firearm while Committing an Indictable Offence · Utter Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm · Carry a Concealed Weapon Both males were detained in Custody and the investigation is continuing. GROW OPERATION – R12-73319 On Sunday July 29th, 2012 District 3 General Patrol members responded to the report of a Break and Enter in progress in the 300 block of Aberdeen Street in Winnipeg. During the investigation a multi stage Marihuana grow operation was located in the basement. The Winnipeg Police Service Drug Unit was called in to assist and executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act search warrant at the residence. The following was seized: · 69 Cannabis Marihuana Plants - estimated street value $76,000.00 · Grow operation equipment – estimated value $2000.00. No arrests have been made and the Drug Unit is investigating. For further information contact either: Patrol Sgt. Monica Stothers, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police |
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