News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, March 25, 2014       WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE MEMBER CHARGED In June 2013, the Winnipeg Police Service Professional Standards Unit began a criminal investigation into the conduct of a Winnipeg Police Service member. Following a lengthy investigation, and in consultation with Manitoba Justice, criminal charges have been laid against a member of the Winnipeg Police Service. Constable Remi VAN DEN DRIESSCHE, 39 years, an eight year member, has been charged with Sexual Assault, Breach of Trust x2, Extortion x2, and Criminal Harassment x4.  The allegations involve on and off duty conduct. He was released on a Promise to Appear and is presently on administrative leave pending a review to determine his employment status.     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.