2 women charged after robbery, assault of 18-year-old at Winnipeg bus stop

Two of three individuals who allegedly assaulted and robbed an 18-year-old woman at knifepoint near the University of Manitobalast week have been arrested and are facing charges.

Investigators with the Winnipeg Police Service identified two women suspected to be involved in the attack. Police arrested them around 11:45 p.m.Tuesday at a homearoundWedgewood Drive, according to a news release from police issued Wednesday.

Carissa Chaput was waiting for a Winnipeg Transit bus on Chancellor Drivearound 10 p.m. on Jan. 19 whenshe was attacked by two women and a man she didn't know.

Chaput had her purse, phone and wallet stolen. She was transported to hospital in stable condition and treated for her injuries.

Chaputwas beaten, bit and scratched, and has a black eye. She also has to wear a neck brace after her neck was stomped on.

Police have not issued any information on the male suspect.

Police also linked the suspects, an 18-year-old woman and 19-year-old woman, to another robbery at a bus stop on Pembina Highwaybetween Bishop Grandin Boulevard and Thatcher Driveon Nov. 2.

Suspects robbed a 30-year-old victim at knifepoint and took her purse, then used her debit card to make a purchase, police said.

The victim was uninjured.

Both teenage suspects are eachcharged with two counts of robbery and one count foruseof a credit card. The 19-year-old has also been charged with one count of possession of a weapon.

They were both released on undertakings.

Police use stun gun ontransit passenger

Police were also called to a Winnipeg Transit bus at the intersection ofJohn Forsyth Road and Ashford Drive around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday after reports that an intoxicated woman had assaulted passengers and the driver.

The operator and all passengers safely exited the stopped bus, but officers found two womenfighting in the bus, according to a news release.

Police said anofficer used a stun gun to stop the fight after one woman didn't respond to verbal requests, and she was then arrested.

Police said they learned oneof the women was verbally abusive and aggressive toward multiple passengers. She allegedly started to assault a 15-year-old girl, but passengers intervened, police said.

The suspect also allegedly assaulted the 28-year-old bus driver, police said.

A 21-year-old woman was arrested and isfacing three charges, includingtwo counts of assault, and a24-year-old womanwas also charged with assault.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.