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January 31, 2020 Media Releases

Winnipeg Police Station Duty Offices Reopen

In November 2019, as a result of an unprecedented increase in violent crime, which created a strain on resources, the Winnipeg Police Service underwent a realignment of services. More members were assigned to general patrol and investigative units.

At that time, district station duty offices were closed and centralized to the Headquarters Building from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week. This realignment was temporary. After a reassessment, all district Station Duty offices will re-open on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Headquarters station duty will be open to the public 7-days a week 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  North District, East District, and West District station duty offices will be open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

During hours of closure, the public is reminded to call 9-1-1 in the case of emergencies. Non-emergency incidents can be reported via our non-emergency line (204)986-6222 or online at https://winnipeg.ca/police/report/default.stm .

If you are unsure if your call is an emergency or not, learn more at  https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/TakeAction/reporting_crimes.stm

Weapons — Arrest: C20- 22444

On January 30, 2020, at approximately 09:35 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Selkirk Avenue on a 2008 black Chevrolet Malibu with lapsed vehicle insurance.

Members observed a machete inside the vehicle. As a result, the female driver and female passenger were both arrested.

A further search of the vehicle located two knives, a sword and an improvised firing device.

A 34-year-old female of Winnipeg was arrested for:

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of a Weapon X 5

She was released on an Appear Notice.

Corynn Alyssa QUESNEL, a 29-year-old female of Winnipeg was charged with:

  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order X 5
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of a Weapon x 5

QUESNEL was detained in custody.

Weapons — Arrest: C20- 22619

On January 30th, 2020, at approximately 12:25 p.m., General Patrol officers observed a female driver operating a stolen black 2004 Ford F150 in the area Main Street and Rupert Avenue. The female caused the rear tires to spin and the vehicle to fishtail uncontrollably in traffic.

While officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the female driver and two male passengers exited the vehicle and fled on foot.  The female driver was apprehended and arrested while the two male passengers remain at large.

Officers searched the stolen vehicle and located a loaded 12 gauge shotgun and ammunition.  The serial number had been tampered with.

Deirdre Ann MACDONALD, a 26-year-old female of MacGregor, Manitoba has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 X 2
  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order X 3
  • Drive suspended/while disqualified
  • Display a number plate that does not match registration card
  • Drive Imprudently

She has been detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.

Missing Person - Noreen Osborne: R20-3360

The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Noreen OSBORNE. OSBORNE was last seen January 21 in the North End area of Winnipeg .

OSBORNE is described as an Indigenous female, 17 years, 5’6 with an average build. She was last seen wearing a Red Jacket, black pants and Black runners.

The Winnipeg Police Service is concerned for OSBORNE’S wellbeing and is asking anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250 or Crimestoppers.

Last Update: January 31, 2020
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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