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March 31, 2010

Winnipeg Police Service Media Release
For Immediate Release

Statement of Chief Keith McCaskill

I want to address the information that was released to the media this morning by Mr. Clayton Ruby.

In the case of a death the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducts an investigation. Where there is any suggestion of criminal wrongdoing, police are immediately called upon by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

At the time of Mr. Sinclair’s death, the Winnipeg Police Service was not asked to investigate by investigators from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The Winnipeg Police Service spoke to the Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Balachandra, today who advised that police were not required at the time, and confirmed that he believes that nothing has changed that would require police involvement.

Just today, I received a written request from counsel for the family of the late Brian Sinclair, which asked the Winnipeg Police Service to immediately undertake an investigation into the tragic death of Mr. Sinclair, which occurred on September 21, 2008.

A member of the Service will be contacting the family’s counsel to request a copy of the material which they have which led them to seek advice from Mr. Ruby. The WPS will then have investigators review the material in addition to any other material which they believe may be relevant to determine if there is evidence which supports an investigation into whether a criminal offence occurred. If such evidence exits, we will investigate it fully.

I want to emphasize that, prior to today the WPS had never received any suggestion that there had been evidence of criminal wrongdoing in relation to the death of Mr. Sinclair.

The death of Mr. Sinclair was a tragedy. My thoughts are with the late Mr. Sinclair’s family as they seek answers to help them heal in their grief.

Commercial Robbery Arrest

On March 30, 2010 at approximately 3:30 p.m. a male and female attended a bank in the 1100 block of Corydon Avenue. The male entered the bank and produced a note, which indicated he was armed, and demanded cash. The bank clerk handed the money over and the male fled.

Both the male and female fled the bank in a vehicle, which was observed by police. Police stopped the vehicle and apprehended the female driver. The male suspect fled on foot and after a brief foot pursuit was apprehended by police.

Daralyn POVEY, 23 years of Winnipeg, has been charged with Robbery with a Weapon and detained at the Winnipeg Remand Center.

Daniel ROY, 23 years of Winnipeg, has been charged with Robbery with a Weapon x8, Wear Disguise x7, Fail to Comply Recognizance and Warrant of Arrest Fail to Comply Conditions Recognizance x2. Roy was detained at the Winnipeg Remand Center.

Robbery

On March 31, 2010 at approximately 3:45 am a 27 year old male was robbed by unknown number of suspects at Salter St and Atlantic Ave. As a result of the robbery the male victim was stabbed in the upper body. The victim was transported to hospital in unstable condition. District 3 Detectives are currently investigating.

For Further Information Contact Either:

Cst. Jason Michalyshen
Public Information Officer

Cst. Jacqueline Chaput
Public Information Officer