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A 25-year-old man -- no stranger to the justice system -- has been charged after leading police on a lengthy chase around the city Saturday.
Jody Robert Duczminski remains in custody after being charged with theft, flight from police, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and three counts each of public mischief and uttering threats.
'CLEARLY DISTRAUGHT'
The arrest isn't the Winnipegger's first brush with the law. Duczminski was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty in 2002 to a string of car thefts and arsons that racked up more than $500,000 damage.
In June 2003 he unsuccessfully appealed a three-year probation order that was part of his sentence.
"I don't want to have to go see a parole officer every month and have all these conditions on me," Duczminski said at the time. "I think it's a bit excessive."
In September 2003, he launched a lawsuit against Stony Mountain Institution and Canada's attorney general for not protecting him from sexual assault. Duczminski claimed he was sexually assaulted by a fellow inmate in June 2003.
Saturday's bizarre incident began when Duczminski allegedly made a threatening 911 call from a Transcona payphone about 7:45 a.m.
"The individual was clearly distraught. There were comments made that were potentially threats to police officers, as well as threats to harm himself," said Winnipeg police spokesman Const. Jason Michalyshen.
Police could not find the caller, who phoned 911 again about 11 a.m., saying he was in a car and had a gun.
Several police cruisers then followed a Mitsubishi Lancer driving around the Perimeter Highway at high speeds.
Officers tried unsuccessfully to stop the car on the south Perimeter. It later became snarled in traffic in St. Vital and police were able to make an arrest about 11:30 a.m.
'UNPREDICTABLE'
Michalyshen said the car was stolen from a dealership in the 900-block of Regent Avenue and that the plates were stolen from another vehicle in the area. He said there was minor damage to the Mitsubishi and that police cars may have made contact with the vehicle during the chase.
No weapons were found.
"This individual put everyone in risk, members of the public as well as the officers. It was very, very unpredictable," Michalyshen said of the pursuit.
The vehicle was travelling 140 km/h to 160 km/h while on the Perimeter Highway, he said.
Michalyshen said RCMP, who are responsible for policing the Perimeter Highway, were notified of the pursuit but were not directly involved.
"Even if they weren't directly involved in pursuing the vehicle, they were aware," Michalyshen said.
He said it is not uncommon for either police force to pursue vehicles into each other's jurisdictions.
jason.halstead@sunmedia.ca
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Police have made an arrest in the murder of Wayne Roger Michelle.
Michelle, a 28-year-old Winnipegger, was shot in the 500 block of Manitoba Avenue along with one other male around 10:30 p.m. on June 13.
Both were shot in the mid-section, according to police.
But while a 27-year-old man went to hospital in stable condition, Michelle was rushed to hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries.
Police believe the two victims didn't know the suspect or suspects who shot at them.
Jonathon Erin Catcheway, 20, has now been charged with second-degree murder. He is now in custody.
Police say the murder is still under investigation.
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A male youth was stabbed during a home invasion in the 400-block of Redwood Avenue early Saturday.
Police said four suspects entered the residence and confronted three occupants. A male youth was stabbed during the altercation and two adults, a man and a woman were assaulted.
The youth is in stable condition in hospital, while both adult victims were treated and released.
Police are investigating. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to police at 986-2848 or Crime Stoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).
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CHRIS KITCHING
Sun Media
Someone has a hole, er, whole lot of explaining to do.
The reason being a gigantic hole they put in the side of a garage while fleeing police in the North End on Friday morning.
A car was ripping down a back lane when it plowed into a dumpster, sending it hurtling several metres across a yard and through a fence and the wall of a garage in the 700-block of Aberdeen Avenue.
“A car did that? Holy s---,” said Linda, who heard the crash and looked out her window to see a cloud of dust and smoke obstructing her view of the garage. “It sounded like a big boom.”
Two men who were in the red Saturn car, which spun around and suffered some serious damage to its front end, took off on foot but were arrested nearby by Winnipeg police officers.
A police spokesman said the incident started about 10:30 a.m. when patrolling street crime unit officers witnessed a traffic infraction. Const. Jason Michalyshen said the suspect vehicle drove off at a high rate of speed, with “no regard for public safety”, after its occupants spotted police.
Officers followed the vehicle until its driver lost control and hit the dumpster.
Two men, aged 21 and 19, are facing charges of mischief, possession of marijuana, dangerous driving and several offences under the Highway Traffic Act. Both suspects remain in custody.
A man who lives nearby said a suspect ran through his yard and hopped a chain-link fence in front of his home.
He said the suspect was immediately confronted by police officers, who yelled at the male to stop running and get on the ground.
People who live in the area tipped their hats to the officers for the arrests.
“I’m glad that they caught them. I’m really happy,” Linda said.
The red Saturn car was eastbound in the back lane between Aberdeen and Redwood avenues, just east of Arlington Street, when it struck the city autobin.
No one was in the garage when the dumpster went flying through the wall. Damage is estimated at $20,000.
chris.kitching@sunmedia.ca
A 25-year-old man -- no stranger to the justice system -- has been charged after leading police on a lengthy chase around the city Saturday.
Jody Robert Duczminski remains in custody after being charged with theft, flight from police, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and three counts each of public mischief and uttering threats.
'CLEARLY DISTRAUGHT'
The arrest isn't the Winnipegger's first brush with the law. Duczminski was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty in 2002 to a string of car thefts and arsons that racked up more than $500,000 damage.
In June 2003 he unsuccessfully appealed a three-year probation order that was part of his sentence.
"I don't want to have to go see a parole officer every month and have all these conditions on me," Duczminski said at the time. "I think it's a bit excessive."
In September 2003, he launched a lawsuit against Stony Mountain Institution and Canada's attorney general for not protecting him from sexual assault. Duczminski claimed he was sexually assaulted by a fellow inmate in June 2003.
Saturday's bizarre incident began when Duczminski allegedly made a threatening 911 call from a Transcona payphone about 7:45 a.m.
"The individual was clearly distraught. There were comments made that were potentially threats to police officers, as well as threats to harm himself," said Winnipeg police spokesman Const. Jason Michalyshen.
Police could not find the caller, who phoned 911 again about 11 a.m., saying he was in a car and had a gun.
Several police cruisers then followed a Mitsubishi Lancer driving around the Perimeter Highway at high speeds.
Officers tried unsuccessfully to stop the car on the south Perimeter. It later became snarled in traffic in St. Vital and police were able to make an arrest about 11:30 a.m.
'UNPREDICTABLE'
Michalyshen said the car was stolen from a dealership in the 900-block of Regent Avenue and that the plates were stolen from another vehicle in the area. He said there was minor damage to the Mitsubishi and that police cars may have made contact with the vehicle during the chase.
No weapons were found.
"This individual put everyone in risk, members of the public as well as the officers. It was very, very unpredictable," Michalyshen said of the pursuit.
The vehicle was travelling 140 km/h to 160 km/h while on the Perimeter Highway, he said.
Michalyshen said RCMP, who are responsible for policing the Perimeter Highway, were notified of the pursuit but were not directly involved.
"Even if they weren't directly involved in pursuing the vehicle, they were aware," Michalyshen said.
He said it is not uncommon for either police force to pursue vehicles into each other's jurisdictions.
jason.halstead@sunmedia.ca
~~~~~~~~
Police have made an arrest in the murder of Wayne Roger Michelle.
Michelle, a 28-year-old Winnipegger, was shot in the 500 block of Manitoba Avenue along with one other male around 10:30 p.m. on June 13.
Both were shot in the mid-section, according to police.
But while a 27-year-old man went to hospital in stable condition, Michelle was rushed to hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries.
Police believe the two victims didn't know the suspect or suspects who shot at them.
Jonathon Erin Catcheway, 20, has now been charged with second-degree murder. He is now in custody.
Police say the murder is still under investigation.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A male youth was stabbed during a home invasion in the 400-block of Redwood Avenue early Saturday.
Police said four suspects entered the residence and confronted three occupants. A male youth was stabbed during the altercation and two adults, a man and a woman were assaulted.
The youth is in stable condition in hospital, while both adult victims were treated and released.
Police are investigating. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to police at 986-2848 or Crime Stoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).
~~~~~~~~~~
CHRIS KITCHING
Sun Media
Someone has a hole, er, whole lot of explaining to do.
The reason being a gigantic hole they put in the side of a garage while fleeing police in the North End on Friday morning.
A car was ripping down a back lane when it plowed into a dumpster, sending it hurtling several metres across a yard and through a fence and the wall of a garage in the 700-block of Aberdeen Avenue.
“A car did that? Holy s---,” said Linda, who heard the crash and looked out her window to see a cloud of dust and smoke obstructing her view of the garage. “It sounded like a big boom.”
Two men who were in the red Saturn car, which spun around and suffered some serious damage to its front end, took off on foot but were arrested nearby by Winnipeg police officers.
A police spokesman said the incident started about 10:30 a.m. when patrolling street crime unit officers witnessed a traffic infraction. Const. Jason Michalyshen said the suspect vehicle drove off at a high rate of speed, with “no regard for public safety”, after its occupants spotted police.
Officers followed the vehicle until its driver lost control and hit the dumpster.
Two men, aged 21 and 19, are facing charges of mischief, possession of marijuana, dangerous driving and several offences under the Highway Traffic Act. Both suspects remain in custody.
A man who lives nearby said a suspect ran through his yard and hopped a chain-link fence in front of his home.
He said the suspect was immediately confronted by police officers, who yelled at the male to stop running and get on the ground.
People who live in the area tipped their hats to the officers for the arrests.
“I’m glad that they caught them. I’m really happy,” Linda said.
The red Saturn car was eastbound in the back lane between Aberdeen and Redwood avenues, just east of Arlington Street, when it struck the city autobin.
No one was in the garage when the dumpster went flying through the wall. Damage is estimated at $20,000.
chris.kitching@sunmedia.ca
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