Winnipeg Police Service

April 10, 2019

Winnipeg Police Service Media Release
For Immediate Release

Carjacking — Arrest: C19-74106

On April 8, 2019, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police received a report of a vehicle stolen at gunpoint in the area of Cumberland Avenue and Furby Street. The victim, a 27-year-old male, advised he was driving around a female acquaintance when they stopped to pick up a male, not previously known to him. Once in the vehicle, the male pointed a gun a the victim and ordered him out of the vehicle. The male and female then fled with the vehicle.

The victim was not injured.

At approximately 11:40 p.m. North District general patrol members located the stolen vehicle in an alley in the 800 block of Main Street. A male was observed standing by the vehicle and a female was observed exiting the vehicle. Both were arrested in the area and taken into custody. Keys to the stolen vehicle were located on the female.  The male was found to have approximately 3 grams of methamphetamine and $200.  

Jessica Deborah FONTAINE, a 32-year old female, has been charged with Armed Robbery Using a Firearm.

Aaron Stewart MOUSSEAU, a 38-year-old male from Winnipeg, has been charged with:

• Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Fail to Comply with Conditions of Recognizance

Both were detained in custody.

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Firearms — Investigation: C19-74367

On April 8, 2019, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police received a request to check on the wellbeing of occupants of a hotel room in the 1400 block of Niakwa Rd East. Upon arrival, Central District and East District officers began knocking on doors and checking on the occupants.  Officer's received no response at one door but could people inside and what sounded like a gun being manually manipulated.

 A short time later, one was seen exiting the room and was taken into custody.
Tactical Support Teams members and a K9 unit attended. Occupants were ordered out of the suite at which time a female exited and was taken into custody. A short time later another adult male presented himself at the door.

A third male later attempted to check out of the hotel and was placed under arrest.

Members of the Majors Crimes Unit obtained and executed a search warrant. Items located included:

• 12 gauge sawed-off shotgun
• Pellet gun with airsoft bullets
• Wallet and identification reported lost in 2016
• Passport stolen from a break and enter in October 2018
• Identification stolen from a vehicle in November 2018
• Identification reported lost in January 2019
• Mastercard stole on February 28, 2019
• Driver's licence stolen during a commercial break and enter on March 12, 2019
• Licence plate from a vehicle reported stolen March 18, 2019
• Keys to a Ford Mustang stolen between March 22 - 25, 2019
• Identification stolen from a male on March 28, 2019

The stolen Ford Mustang was located outside of the business.

James Paul Joseph McGillvray, a 24-year-old male, has been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 X7
• Possession of Identity Document X5
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x2
• Possess Weapon X2
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized X2
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs

Christian John Joseph DEMEO-LAFRENIERE, a 19-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 X7
• Possession of Identity Document X5
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x2
• Possess Weapon X2
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized X2
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs

Mark David HURDON, a 28-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 X7
• Possession of Identity Document X5
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x2
• Possess Weapon X2
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing it Possession is Unauthorized X2
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs
• Identity Theft
• Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order X2
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Fail to Comply with Recognizance X4

Natassja Elizabeth KNOX, a 28-year-old female, has been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under X7
• Possession of Identity Document X5
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Fail to Comply with Recognizance X9
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm X2
• Fraud Under $5000
• Possess Weapon X2
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized X2
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon Contrary to Regs
• Identity Theft

All four adults have been detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.

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Robbery — Arrests: C19-74534

On April 9, 2019, at approximately 1:15 a.m. Winnipeg Police received a report of an alarm at a business in the 1100 block of Portage Avenue. The alarm was voiced over police dispatch, and Air1 immediately responded. Air1 reported the front door was smashed and observed a person leave the building and enter a vehicle. Air1 continued to follow the vehicle until a ground unit could assist.

A West District general patrol unit stopped the vehicle in the 1100 block of Wolseley Avenue. Three occupants and several stolen items were observed in the vehicle. All three persons were placed under arrest.  

Officers learned that at approximately 11:30 p.m. the suspects also attended to a business in the 900 block of Portage Avenue. They smashed the front door's glass and stole money from a cash tray.

A 25-year-old female of Winnipeg has been arrested for Break, Enter & Theft X2 and released on a Promise to Appear.

Jory Paul Bryce JOHNSON, a 25-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with Break, Enter & Theft X2, Identity Fraud - Intent to Gain Advantage and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

Nickolas Walter COMBOT, a 28-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:

• Break, Enter & Theft X 7
• Theft Under $5000 X14
• Robbery
• Possession of a Weapon
• Fail to Comply with Condition of Recognizance

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Winnipeg Jets Playoff Celebrations

The Winnipeg Jets playoff run starts today, and so do the Winnipeg Whiteout Street Parties. Celebrations are expected to draw significant crowds to the downtown area on game days; the key area being Donald Street between Portage Avenue and St. Mary Avenue.

The goal of the Winnipeg Police Service is to ensure a safe environment for everyone looking to enjoy the celebrations. We will have additional officers and resources deployed on game days and Winnipeggers can expect to see an increased police presence before and after the games.

We are asking citizens to keep the following the mind:

• Less is more. Security will be restricting access on large bags and backpacks. More information can be found at Winnipeg Whiteout

• ­Designate a meeting place with family and friends before you arrive, especially if there are young children involved. Large crowds are expected, increasing the chances of becoming inadvertently separated from your group.

• Parking will be at a premium in and around Bell MTS Place. Consider car-pooling with friends or family, walking or cycling, or taking public transit to help reduce congestion and delays.

• Unless you are in a designated licensed area, open liquor is prohibited. Please drink responsibly

• Reminder: Canada's cannabis laws prohibit smoke/use cannabis in your vehicle or in public, including sidewalks, parks, school grounds, & restaurants patios.

• Be aware of your surroundings. If something doesn't look right flag down an officer and let them know, or call the police at 911 or (204) 986-6222.

With some advanced planning, we can all enjoy a fun, safe and memorable playoff run.

Go Jets Go!

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• Last Update: April 10, 2019

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