Arson Awareness and Fire Safety Campaign Launched

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) – together with the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) and the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) – today launched an arson awareness and fire safety campaign targeting all citizens, particularly parents and youth.

“The campaign encourages parents to teach their children about fire safety, including the dangers of fire, and further encourages adults and youth to make fire safe decisions,” said Brandy Maslowski, Public Education Officer, on behalf of Fire & Paramedic Chief Jim Brennan.

“All kids can be curious about fire,” continued Maslowski. “We want parents to talk to their children about matches and lighters, and to develop and practice a home escape plan year after year.”

The campaign includes three advertisements to run on the back and inside of Winnipeg Transit buses, three public service announcements for radio, as well as public education presentations in schools and in the community. The awareness campaign will run for the next eight weeks, with school presentations continuing in the Fall.

Fire and burn injuries are among the most frequent causes of death of children under five years of age. The awareness campaign launched today is aimed at educating the public about the risks associated with fires that often devastate the homes and lives of families.

In the last two years the Arson Strike Force – comprised of the WFPS, WPS and OFC – has made over 300 arson-related apprehensions. Over 50% of those were children under the age of 12.

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Homicide Update

On July 12th, 2007, between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. a male was located lying in front of an address in the 500 block of Magnus Street suffering from a gun shot wound to the upper body. He was transported to hospital in critical condition where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim has been identified as twenty year old Aaron James Nabess.

The investigation is continuing by the Winnipeg Police Service Homicide Unit.

Update

A twenty-seven year old male has been arrested in connection with the homicide and has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder.

* Information released at 4:00 p.m. July 13th, 2007 *

 

Shooting

The Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit is currently investigating the shooting of a male at a residence in the 900 block of Alfred Avenue.

The male has been conveyed to hospital in unstable condition with injuries to his upper body.

The investigation is continuing and no further information is available at this time.

Update

The twenty-seven year old male was conveyed to hospital in unstable condition with injuries to his upper body and has since been upgraded to stable condition.

The investigation is continuing and no further information is available at this time.

* Information released at 4:00 p.m. July 13th, 2007 *

 

Shooting

Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on July 12th, 2007, an eighteen year old male was shot in the upper body in front of a residence in the 400 block of Magnus Avenue. He was conveyed to hospital in critical condition and has since been upgraded to critical but stable condition.

The investigation is continuing by the Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or involved persons is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).

 

Soccer Assault Arrest

On May 24th, 2007 a nineteen year old male was refereeing a soccer game between Gordon Bell and Churchill High School and called off the game due to numerous infractions. A number of members of the Gordon Bell team chased the referee a distance and one of the team members physically assaulted him. The victim required medical attention for non life-threatening injuries.

The subsequent investigation has resulted in the arrest of a nineteen year old male in connection with the incident. He is facing one charge of Assault Cause Bodily Harm and was released on a Promise to Appear.

 

Male Arrested for Theft Over $5,000.00 Involving a Residence

In May 2006 a male contacted the owner of a residence in the 600 block of Toronto Street and made enquiries about purchasing the house.

Prior to completing the purchase, the male allegedly evicted the tenants who were renting the house and had the gas and hydro meters removed. The residence was then demolished and replaced with a parking lot.

The subsequent investigation by the Winnipeg Police Service Commercial Crime Unit has resulted in the arrest of a thirty-six year old male in connection with the matter. He is facing charges of Theft Over $5,000.00 and Mischief Over $5,000.00 and was released on a Promise to Appear.

 

Additional Arrests for Serious Assault

On July 7th, 2007 at approximately 4:00 a.m., a group of individuals became involved in an altercation in the 800 block of Beverley Street. A twenty-two year old male was seriously assaulted and stabbed in the upper body as a result of the assault.

The victim was conveyed to hospital in critical condition and has since been upgraded to stable condition.

The subsequent investigation by the Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit has resulted in the arrest of a fourteen year old male was arrested later that morning. He was charged with Aggravated Assault, Personation with Intent and Fail to Comply with the Conditions of an Undertaking in connection with the assault.

A twenty year old male was arrested on July 9th and was charged with Aggravated Assault and Fail to Comply with the Conditions of a Recognizance. A nineteen year old male was arrested on July 12th and charged with Aggravated Assault.

The investigation is continuing by the Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit.