News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, April 27, 2014 Weapons Arrests – C14-83790 On April 26, 2014 at approximately 12:45 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were in the area of Sherbrook Street and Ross Avenue when they heard the sound of a shot.   Shortly after, a Dodge Caravan was observed travelling at a high rate of speed.   Officers were able to catch up and conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of Isabel Street and Logan Avenue.  The 9 occupants within the vehicle were taken into custody without incident.    Located and seized from within the vehicle were the following weapons: Loaded .303 calibre sawed off rifle .22 calibre sawed off rifle Machete 2 cans of bear spray Members of the Division 11 Crime Unit continued with the investigation.  It was learned that earlier in the evening the suspects had been involved in a physical altercation with a group of unknown persons.  In retaliation, the suspects had discharged one of the firearms in the area of Alexander Avenue and Sherbrook Street.  No injuries reported.   Chester ROULETTE 18 years, Jordan Stephan BERENS 18 years & Justin Garrett BERENS 25 years, all of Winnipeg, have been charged with numerous weapons related offences for their alleged involvement.   All three were detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   Two other males, 16 & 17 years of age, from Winnipeg have also been charged with numerous weapons related offences for their alleged involvement.   Both were detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.   The four other occupants were later released without charge.   Anyone with information regarding this incident who has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     Aggravated Assault Arrest – C14-83856 On April 26, 2014 shortly before 3:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a male assaulted outside a convenience store in the area of Keewatin Street and Logan Avenue.   Officers arrived to find a 52 year old male suffering from upper body wounds.  He was transported to hospital in stable condition.   The male suspect was located and arrested at the scene.   Members of the Division 11 Crime Unit continued with the investigation.   It was learned that the victim had been standing outside the store when the accused stole his beer.  A physical altercation between the two ended when the accused stabbed the victim in the upper body.  The accused then proceeded to force his way into the store, breaking a window in the process.   The altercation was witnessed by store personnel who contacted police.   Mitchell Eric COCHRANE 23 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Mischief Under $5000.00 & Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purposes due to his alleged involvement.   He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   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.