News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, March 29, 2015       Fraud Investigation Arrest – R14-32704 Between January 2007 and February 2014, a 48 year-old male was employed as the General Manager and Artistic Director for a local theatre, a not-for-profit organization.   During this time frame, he was entrusted with numerous duties which included managing the finances of the theatre.   As General Manager, it's alleged that he exploited his position and embezzled over $85,000.00. He then covered up his actions by repeatedly presenting forged documents which indicated that the finances were in good order.   The thefts were detected in early 2014 and the suspect, having dual-nationality fled to Texas, USA.     The investigation continued by members of the Commercial Crime Unit.   A Manitoba-Wide-Warrant was issued in January 2015. While re-entering Manitoba, Canada on March 28, 2015, the outstanding warrant came to light at which time he was placed under arrest.   Michael Howard NATHANSON, 48-years-old has been charged with the following offences:   Theft over $5000.00 Forgery   He was remanded into custody.        Fight – C15-62478 On March 29, 2015 at approximately 2:50 a.m., officers and other emergency personnel responded to the 1500 block of Ross Avenue regarding a fight in progress involving numerous individuals.   At this stage of the investigation, it appears that a fight broke out between two groups at a house party on Ross Avenue. Due to the altercation, three people sustained non-life threatening injuries. They were transported to hospital and later released.   Members of the Division 11 Crime Unit continue to investigate and interviews are on-going.   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators directly at 204-986-6668.      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.