Sexual Assault – Arrest: C23-151877

Released: June 26, 2023 at 9 a.m.

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On June 23, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service Downtown Foot Patrol members were flagged down by a female who had just been touched in an unwanted sexual manner by an unknown male.

The investigation revealed a 33-year-old female was approached by a male selling chocolate. After the female declined to purchase, the male made an inappropriate comment, at which time a sexual assault occurred.

Foot Patrol members continued the investigation, quickly identifying and locating the suspect in the Graham Avenue and Donald Street area.

Ermiyas Isaac DANGERFIELD, 25, of Winnipeg, has been charged with the following:

- Sexual Assault

He was detained in custody.

 

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