Assault with a Weapon– Arrest: C22-62226

Released: March 27, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On March 26, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Central District general patrol members were dispatched to an establishment in the 500 block of Balmoral for a report of a man who was holding staff and patrons at knifepoint.

Upon officers' arrival, the male grabbed hold of a woman in the establishment. He placed the knife to her throat and used her as a human shield.

WPS members were able to gain entry, deployed their conducted energy weapons (Taser), and took the male into custody.

Robert William MOORE, a 37-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:

- Forcible Confinement (x10)
- Assault with a Weapon (x10)
- Possession of a Weapon (x2)
- Resist Peace Officer
- Robbery
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance - Methamphetamine

He was detained in custody.

Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca

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