Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Friday, December 28, 2012   HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – C12-251963 As previously released, on Friday, December 14, 2012 at approximately 9:45 p.m. emergency personnel attended to the 500 block of St. Catherine Street regarding the report of male having been assaulted.   Forty nine year old Orland Joseph ADAMS of Winnipeg was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.     At this time it is known that the victim had been at his home at the time of the incident when suspect(s) unknown attended to the back door.  A verbal altercation between the victim and the suspect(s) quickly escalated to a physical assault.  As a result, the victim sustained fatal injuries.   Based on investigation to date, Police believe that the suspect(s) were known to the victim and that the victim's death may be related to his involvement in the drug culture.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit.   Investigators are requesting that anyone who may have information regarding the death of Mr Adams or his activities in the days prior to it, to please contact police at 204-986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     FINANCIAL ROBBERY ARREST - C12-256765 As previously released, on December 21, 2012 at approximately 3:10 p.m., officers responded to a bank located in the 200 block of Portage Avenue regarding a robbery incident.   The investigation has revealed that a lone male suspect entered the business and confronted a 23 year old female employee. The suspect demanded cash however fled empty handed.   Investigation continued by members of the Major Crime Unit.   On December 27, 2012, Lennard Kenneth PENASSE, 57 years of Winnipeg was arrested without incident and is facing several charges. He has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C12-260365 On December 28, 2012 at approximately 12:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members responded to a gas bar in the 1800 block of Portage Avenue regarding the report of a Commercial Robbery.   Two male suspects, one armed with a weapon confronted the lone 34 year old employee.  Cigarettes were stolen and the suspects fled the store.  The employee was not injured.   The first suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 6' in height   The second suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 5'6' in height, clean shaven   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crime Unit.  Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (7433).   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, 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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