News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, October 28, 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, having life-threatening injuries.   The suspect vehicle, a silver Dodge Charger has been located and seized by officers.   This morning, the 31 year-old male pedestrian succumbed to his injuries. His name will not be released.   No arrest(s) have been made at this time. Members of the Homicide Unit continue to investigate.   Anyone with information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).      Utter Threats Investigation Arrest – C13-254332 In early October 2014, members of the Major Crimes Unit became involved in an investigation regarding numerous threats made against members of the Winnipeg Police Service.   Between December 2013 and September 2014, the male suspect made contact with Justice Officials on numerous occasions indicating that he had intentions to kill Winnipeg Police Service members.   As a result of these threats, an investigation commenced and the suspect was identified as being in the Penticton, British Columbia area.   A Canada-wide warrant was issued and on October 22, 2014, the male was located in BC and arrested by members of the RCMP.   On October 28, 2014, members of the Manitoba Integrated Warrant Apprehension Unit travelled to British Columbia and took custody of the male.   He was brought back to Winnipeg and further processed by members of the Major Crimes Unit.   Christopher Jason PITTS, 39 years-old has been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement:   Intimidation of a Justice System Participant x 3 Utter Threats x 4 Fail to Comply with condition of a Recognizance x 2 Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 4   He was remanded into custody.      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.