Monday, October 27, 2014

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

 

 Monday, October 27, 2014
 
 

 

 
Update - Serious Motor Vehicle Collision – C14-229022
As previously released - On October 26, 2014 at approximately 2:40 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a hit and run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Marbury Road and Mapleglen Drive.
 
At this time, the investigation has revealed that the occupants of two vehicles became involved in dispute, possible due to manner of driving.
 
At one point, the occupants of a black, Infiniti G35 stopped in the area and a 31 year-old male passenger exited the vehicle in attempt to speak with the other driver. The driver of the suspect vehicle, still in the area, suddenly drove in the direction of the male passenger, now out in the roadway, striking him while travelling at a high rate of speed.
 
The victim was transported from the scene in critical condition. The suspect vehicle fled the area and was described as follows:
 
Newer model, silver, Dodge Charger – front end damage and possibly windshield damage due to the collision.
 
Members of the Central Traffic Unit continued to investigate.
 
Since releasing details of the incident to the public, the registered owner of the suspect vehicle contacted police. It has been determined that the vehicle was in the possession of individuals known to the registered owner at the time of the collision.
 
The vehicle has since been seized.
 
The suspect(s) remain(s) outstanding and the investigation continues.
 
 
 
Arson Arrest – C14-229526
On October 26, 2014, at approximately 8:00 p.m., two male youth entered a secure compound located in the area of the 700 block of Pembina Highway.
 
While in the compound, the males began damaging property and started a fire. Damage estimates are pending.
 
Their activities were observed and police were notified.
 
Members of the Canine Unit located and took custody of the suspects in the area of the 2300 block of Grant Avenue.
 
Members of the Arson Unit continued to investigate.
 
A 13 year-old male and14 year-old male are facing the following charges:
 
Arson causing damage to property
Possession of incendiary material
Mischief under $5,000
Break/enter & commit arson
 
Both were released on a promise to appear. 
 

 


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

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