Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Saturday, January 26, 2013     HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION UPDATE - ARREST C13-15964 As previously released - on January 24, 2013, at approximately 4:25 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a residence located in the 500 block of Kylemore Avenue regarding suspicious circumstances.   Attending members continued with their investigation which led them to a second location in the area of Sandrington Drive and Pear Tree Bay. At that time, officers located an adult female deceased in an abandoned vehicle. The cause of death is unconfirmed at this time, autopsy results are pending.   The deceased has been identified as: Jenilee Rose BALLANTYNE, 22 years of Winnipeg.   The investigation and interviews continued by members of the Homicide Unit.   The investigation has revealed that BALLANTYNE was in the company of a male on Kylemore Avenue during the early morning hours on January 24, 2013. While together, the two became involved in a dispute at which time BALLANTYNE sustained serious injuries.     The male then placed BALLANTYNE in a vehicle and transported her to the area of Pear Tree Bay. The vehicle was abandoned at that time.   On January 25, 2013, Michael Daniel BOURGET, 28 years of Winnipeg turned himself into police at which time he was arrested. BOURGET has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder due to his alleged involvement.   Anyone with information regarding this matter that has not yet had contact with investigators is asked to call 204 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204 786-TIPS (8477).     STABBING C13-17324 On January 26, 2013 at approximately 5:50 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the 300 block of Alfred Avenue regarding the report of a stabbing incident.   Attending members located a male victim with injuries consistent with being stabbed. He was transported from the scene in critical condition.   The investigation is in its early stages, limited information is available at this time.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate.   Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 204 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204 786-TIPS (8477).     MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUIRED C13-170236 On August 25, 2012 at approximately 11:20 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the area of Burrows Avenue (1900 block) and Smithhurst Street regarding a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.   The investigation has revealed that a 44 year old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle travelling westbound on Burrows Avenue. After the collision, the driver of the vehicle fled the area. The victim sustained multiple upper body injuries as a result of the incident.   The vehicle is described as:   Dark grey, older model, Dodge Caravan The investigation continued by members of the Central Traffic Unit.   Anyone with information regarding the driver or vehicle involved is asked to contact police at 204 986-6271 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 Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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