Missing Person Marie Berens Located
Yesterday afternoon the Winnipeg Police Service requested the assistance of the public in locating Marie Berens who had gone missing June 6, 2005.
Late last night Marie Berens returned home safe and sound.
Thank you to the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.
Arrests Following Search on William Ave
Over the last few days, uniform members of the District # 1 station of the Winnipeg Police Service conducted a diligent and complex investigation which led to the securing of a firearms search warrant for a residence in the 500 block of William Avenue.
Shortly before 9:00 p.m. yesterday the search warrant was executed with the assistance of the Broadway Community Support Unit, the Emergency Response Unit and the Bomb Unit. Police subsequently seized several explosive devices, two sawed off firearms, various ammunition, a starter pistol, a paintball gun, brass knuckles, several edged weapons, Nunchuks, two pool balls modified as weapons, recovered stolen property and Crystal Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of over $1500.
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Police detained several people who now face over 70 criminal code charges. Michael Dunford, 30 years is charged with Fail to Comply with Condition of Recognizance X 18, Possession of Firearm while Prohibited X 2, Possess Explosives for Unlawful Purpose, Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm X 2, Unauthorized Possession of Weapon X 4, Careless Use of Firearm/Ammunition X 3, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime X 5 and Possessing Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.
Emily Matthes, 18 years is charged with Possessing Controlled Drug or Substance and Fail to Comply with Condition Undertaking X 3.
Darcy Sittler, 23 years is charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime X 5, Fail to Comply with Condition of Recognizance X 3, Breach of Probation Order, Possessing Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Unauthorized Possession of Weapon X 4, Careless Use of Firearm/Ammunition X 3, Possess Explosives for Unlawful Purpose X 2, Possession of Firearm while Prohibited, Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm and Unauthorized Possession of Firearm.
A 16-year-old female youth was also arrested and is charged with similar offences.
The four accused persons were detained in custody.
Arrests Made in School Break-Ins
Between April 2 and June 7, 2005 detectives from the District # 4 police station of the Winnipeg Police Service investigated a series of break and enter offences to several schools in the City of Winnipeg. In most incidents the culprits forced entry causing significant damage. While inside the schools, the culprits stole cash, electronics equipment and clothing before fleeing the scene. Damage to the schools is estimated at approximately $25,000.
Yesterday, persistent detectives arrested two 15-year-old male youths. One youth is charged with Break, Enter and Theft X 12, Break and Enter with Intent X 6 and Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking X 18. The other youth is charged with Break and Enter X 2 and Break and Enter with Intent in connection with offences at the following schools:
- John Pritchard At 1490 Henderson Hwy
- River East Collegiate At 295 Sutton Ave.
- Salisbury School At 795 Prince Rupert Ave.
- Sun Valley School At 125 Sun Valley Dr.
- Maple Leaf School At 251 Mcivor Ave.
- Princess Margaret School At 367 Hawthorne Ave.
- Springfield Heights School At 505 Sharron Bay
- John Henderson School At 930 Brazier St.
Both youths were detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre and the investigation is continuing.
2005 Law Enforcement Torch Run Hits Winnipeg June 10th
Law enforcement professionals from in and around Winnipeg will join forces to show their support for Special Olympics Manitoba by participating in Winnipeg’s 2005 Law Enforcement Torch Run this Friday (June 10th).
Participants representing the Winnipeg Police Service, RCMP, Department of Justice and Department of Corrections will take part in the fundraiser. We are also very fortunate this year to have a Special Olympics coach and some athletes joining us for this Run.
The Winnipeg Run will take place on a six-mile route beginning at Portage Avenue and St. James Street at 6:30 p.m. The pace will be 10 minutes/mile.
- Runners will proceed east on Portage Avenue to Main Street
- South on Main Street to Marion Street
- East on Marion Street to Kenny Street
- South on Kenny Street to Eugenie Street; and
- Ending at the Peace Officers Club 177 Eugenie Street.
The Winnipeg Run follows hot on the heels of the Manitoba Special Olympics Provincial Games held last weekend in Brandon (June 3rd to 5th). About 70 law enforcement professionals from across the province participated in that Run which brought the Torch into the Games’ official Opening Ceremony.
History of the Run
The Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1981 in Wichita, Kansas and has grown into the largest worldwide fundraiser for Special Olympics.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run was first introduced in Manitoba in 1988. Event organizers have consistently achieved their goal, raising in excess of $2.25 million, due in large part to the generous support of sponsors and the unwavering commitment of law enforcement professionals who gather to participate in this run.
There are currently more than 2,500 athletes, coaches and volunteers from 100 communities in Manitoba who take part in Special Olympic Programs. Find out more about Special Olympics Manitoba: http://www.specialolympics.mb.ca.
Lost Medication
Yesterday evening shortly before 9:30 p.m. a male exited the Kildonan Place Shopping Centre at 1555 Regent Avenue and went directly to his vehicle parked on the lot. He placed several packages on the roof of his vehicle and in his haste, the shopper left the packages on the roof as he drove off the lot. All of the items in the packages were lost including a vial containing 60 X 24 milligram pills of the prescription drug “HYDROMORPHCONTIN".
The shopper attempted to find his lost items however it appears someone may have picked them up shortly after his departure from the lot.
The ingestion of this medication alone or in a combination, if not administered properly, could have serious side effects and may in some cases be lethal.
If found, please drop off at any police station or hospital.
* Information released at 5:00 p.m. June 9th, 2005 *
Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Being Sought
The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Renee Courchene who went missing from her home in St. Vital shortly before 1:00 a.m. this morning. It appears the teen was upset and left on her own. Police and her family are concerned for her safety.
Renee Courchene
Renee Courchene is described as follows: Aboriginal, 14 years, 5’7”, 111 lbs, long auburn hair and dark brown eyes. She is believed to be wearing a maroon Old Navy sweatshirt, blue jeans and pink sandals. She no longer has braces as depicted in the photograph supplied. She may be carrying a red/gray backpack.
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged to contact police at 986-6250 or 986-6222.
* Information released at 5:30 p.m. June 9th, 2005 *
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