Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Friday, August 31, 2012       ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON – ARRESTS C12-174352 On August 31, 2012, at approximately 12:40 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police responded to the area of the 400 block of Alexander Avenue regarding a stabbing incident.   Attending members located a 16 year old male outside a residence who had sustained multiple injuries consistent with being stabbed. A second victim, a 15 year old male, was also located suffering from minor injuries as a result of being physically assaulted.   The investigation has revealed that two male suspects confronted both victims where a physically confrontation took place. Both suspects fled to a nearby residence.     Officers located and arrested both suspects a short time later. Due to the efforts of Uniform Patrol Members and Division 11 Detectives:   A 15 year old male has been charged with: Aggravated Assault   A 16 year old male has been charged with: Assault   Both have been detained.     STABBING INVESTIGATION C12-174245 On August 30, 2012, at approximately 10:05 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block Charles Street to check on the well-being of a male. It was reported that a male was suffering from multiple injuries and found to be standing on a ledge outside of an apartment complex.   Attending members made contact with the male and assisted him back into the apartment.   The 52 year old male victim was observed to have sustained multiple injuries consistent with being stabbed. He was treated by paramedics and is currently in stable condition.   At this stage of the investigation, limited information has been provided.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 13 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 204 986-2848 or Crime Stoppers at 204 786-TIPS (8477).     STRONG-ARM ROBBERY – ARRESTS C12-173344 On August 29, 2012, at approximately 9:30 p.m., two teenaged male suspects robbed a 30 year old male victim of a quantity of cash in the area of Dufferin Avenue and Robinson Street. One of the suspects was armed with a knife however, the victim was not injured.   At approximately 10:15 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service Cadets, while patrolling the area of Portage Avenue and Donald Street observed a disturbance in progress. The Cadets discovered that a male had been repeatedly harassing members of the public in the area and asked to leave by security.   Cadets attempted to arrest the male under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act at which time the suspect resisted. The suspect motioned towards a knife he had concealed while violently resisting the Cadets. They were not injured and the suspect was safely taken into custody.   A 15 year old male was arrested and charged with the following:   Robbery with a weapon Cause Disturbance Assault Peace Officer Carrying Concealed Weapon Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose Failure to Comply with Sentence  x 5   At approximately 11:05 p.m., emergency personnel located the second male suspect in the area of Carlton Street and Ellice Avenue. Police were notified and attended.   A 14 year old male was arrested and charged with the following:   Robbery with a weapon Failure to Comply with Sentence x 3     Both were detained.     MISCHIEF TO PROPERTY – ARREST C12-173504 On August 30, 2012, at approximately 2:35 a.m., Cadet Members in the area of Princess Street and James Avenue observed a passenger in a nearby taxicab throw a beer bottle at their cruiser car. As a result, damage was caused to the rear passenger side.   Immediately after, the driver of the cab stopped while activating the cab's emergency beacon. Cadets approached the cab and observed an intoxicated passenger in the backseat. It was at this time the male suspect was taken into custody.   While being processed, the male continued to be belligerent with officers.   Charles Dominic COMEAU, 39 years has been charged with the following:   Mischief Under $5000.00 Breach Probation Obstruct/Resist Peace Officer   He was detained. 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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