News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, October 30, 2014   Drug Warrant Arrest – C14-231567 On October 29, 2014, as a result on a recent investigation, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Street Crime Unit applied for and were granted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant for a residence in the 100 block of Maryland Street.   Shortly after 11:30 a.m., with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and District 3 Community Support, the warrant was executed.  A male who was observed exiting the residence just prior to the execution of the warrant was arrested without incident.  The following has been seized: Crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $12,500.00 Cannabis Marihuana with an estimated street value of $110.00 $11,330.00 in Canadian Currency Darin Michael FERBRACHE 52 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – COCAINE, Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – CANNABIS (MARIHUANA) and Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime.   He was detained in custody.     Theft Arrests – R14-76792 Since late August of 2014, members of the West District Crime Unit have been involved in the investigation of seven incidents in which two or more individuals have entered clothing stores and stolen merchandise.  They include: August 27, 2014, 1400 block of Portage Avenue October 7, 2014 (twice), 500 block of Sterling Lyon Parkway October 20, 2014, 1700 block of Corydon Avenue October 20, 2014, 800 block of St. James Avenue October 22, 2014, 1400 block of Portage Avenue October 27, 2014, 2000 block of Corydon Avenue Total value of the stolen property is estimated at $13,850.00.   Two of the individuals were linked to an incident from October 10, 2014 in which after refusing to pay for a cab ride, one of the suspects produced a weapon and threatened the driver.   On October 28, 2014 at approximately 3:00 p.m. three suspects attended to a clothing store in the 1700 block of Corydon Avenue and stole merchandise valued at $1300.00.  While attempting to leave, they were confronted by staff at which time one of the suspects produced a weapon and threatened the employee after which all three made good their escape.   Investigators were able to identify three of the suspects and on October 29, 2014 all three were located and arrested without incident.   Two females, 21 & 17 years, both of Winnipeg, are facing charges of Theft Under $5,000.00 x 7 and Theft Under $5,000.00 x 4 respectively for their alleged involvement.  Both were released via Promises to Appear.   A 16-year-old female of Winnipeg is facing charges of Theft Under $5,000.00 x 6 and Robbery x 2 for her alleged involvement.  She was released via a Promise to Appear.   The investigation is continuing and further arrests are expected.     Grow Operation Arrest – R14-77283 On October 29, 2014, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Marihuana Grow Operation Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and uniform members executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of St Mary's Road.  A lone male located within the residence was arrested without incident.   The search resulted in the seizure of the following: 55 marihuana plants with an estimated street value of $61,600.00 Dry marihuana with an estimated street value of $80.00 Grow operation equipment valued at $7,000.00 $3,145.00 in Canadian currency The water meter was found to have been removed, allowing the accused to steal water for the grow operation.   A 67-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing charges of Produce a Scheduled Substance – CANNABIS (MARIHUANA), Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – CANNABIS (MARIHUANA), Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime and Abstracts, Consumes or Uses Electricity or Gas – Over $5,000.00.   He was released via 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 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. 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