News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, August 27, 2014   Firearm Investigation – Arrest R14-54827, C14-177599 The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) with the assistance of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently entered into an investigation involving an individual suspected of importing firearms/weapons from the United States into Canada.   The investigation was initiated on July 17, 2014 when CBSA officers at the Vancouver International Mail Centre intercepted a package destined for an address in Winnipeg containing the following items:   .22 calibre semi-automatic handgun Two magazines associated to the handgun Stun gun (Taser) manufactured to appear as a cellular phone   Members of the Division 13 Crime Unit were notified and continued to investigate with the assistance of the CBSA Criminal Investigations Section, the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team (NWEST), Tactical Support Team and Uniform Patrol members.   On August 21, 2014, Winnipeg Police Service members arrested a male in the Birds Hill, Manitoba area. A search warrant was also executed at an address located in the City of Winnipeg. Evidence was identified during the search and seized by officers.   Cornell Jack FONTAINE, 53 years-old has been charged by the Winnipeg Police Service with the following offences due to his alleged involvement: Importing a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing it is Unauthorized x 2 Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition x 2 The investigation has revealed that the accused possesses dual residency in Arizona and Manitoba. While in Arizona, it's alleged that FONTAINE purchased and shipped the previously mentioned items to his address in the Winnipeg area.   FONTAINE was remanded into custody.     Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian – C14-181764 On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 shortly after 2:30 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of St Anne's Road & St Mary's Road for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.   A 35-year-old female was located and transported to hospital in critical condition where she remains at this time.   The 35-year-old male driver, located near the scene of the collision, is currently in custody.   Further information will be provided as it becomes available.   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.