Traffic charge laid in October fatal collision

The Major Collision Investigations Section of the Edmonton Police Service has laid a charge in an October traffic collision that led to the death of an 87-year-old female bus passenger. Just after 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 a Chevrolet Impala collided with an ETS bus at Terrace Road and 57 Street. Neither driver was seriously injured; however an 87-year-old female on the bus fell out of her seat, suffered a medical episode, and died later the same day in hospital.



Yesterday, Wednesday, Nov. 27, the 78-year-old female driver of the Impala was charged with Fail to proceed safely after stopping at an intersection.



from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/TrafficchargelaidinOctoberfatalcollision.aspx

EPS launches 20th anniversary Stop Thief campaign

You get to the mall, park your vehicle and whip out your cell phone to chat about the last few gifts you still have to get. All the shopping from your last stop is still laid out on the back seat. In your rush to get the stores, you forget to lock your door. Your moment of absent-mindedness is a thief’s perfect opportunity.

Tomorrow, Wed., Nov. 27, 2013 will mark the launch of the EPS Stop Thief campaign. The campaign aims to remind Edmontonians about the importance of locking your vehicle and hiding your valuables this holiday season.

“We want Edmontonians to have a safe and happy holiday season,” explains West Division’s Const. Tom Froma. “Often we provide the public with tips to avoid being victimized, but for the 20^th anniversary of the Stop Thief campaign, we wanted to give the public our tips in a way that was lighthearted while still delivering an important message.”

In Nov. 2012, there were 330 occurrences of thefts from vehicles and in Dec. 2012, there were 249 occurrences. The most common way thieves broke in to the vehicles was simply to open an unlocked door.



from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/EPSlaunchesStopThiefcampaign.aspx

EPS investigating collision between pedestrian and LRT train

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a collision between a pedestrian and an LRT train that occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. today. The collision occurred on the LRT tracks near 57 Avenue on 111 Street on the city’s south side. An 82-year-old male was treated by EMS paramedics and taken to hospital with unknown injuries.



Southwest Patrol members have closed 57 Avenue to oncoming traffic until further notice. LRT trains continue to single track around the collision area, and are expected to be fully operational within the hour.







from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/epsinvestigating.aspx

Man charged with impaired driving

On Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 at approximately 7 p.m. Police responded to a report of a collision in the area of 12 Avenue and 62 Street.

On scene, police found an 8-year-old male child who was allegedly struck by a vehicle. The child was treated on scene and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Major Collision Investigation Unit has taken over investigation of the incident.

Police have arrested a 56-year-old male.

Brian David Anderson, 56, has been charged with impaired driving over .80 and impaired driving causing bodily harm.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/Man%20charged%20with%20impaired%20driving.aspx

Police locate missing youth

The Edmonton Police Service has located Eric William McKinnon who had been reported missing on the evening of November 21, 2013.

McKinnon was found by southwest Patrol members safe and unharmed at approximately 2:30 a.m. on November 22, 2013.

“We are very glad this young man was found safe,” explains Const. Chris Gallagher. “This type of incident is a family’s worst nightmare. Whenever we have a missing person case we’re always very thankful to the media and the public for their assistance in broadcasting a description of the missing person. It makes our job easier knowing that thousands of Edmontonians are on the lookout just as we are.”

Multiple officers were involved in the search McKinnon.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/Police%20locate%20missing%20youth.aspx

Police search for missing youth

The Edmonton Police Service is actively searching for a 14-year-old male who was last seen in the area of 105 Street and 45 Avenue on Thurs., Nov. 21, 2013.

Eric William McKinnon, 14, is an Aboriginal male, 5'2", 140 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing dark blue jeans, a grey, red and black three quarter length winter jacket, black toque with white skulls on it, black mittens and black boots. He may be carrying a red backpack.

McKinnon has a diminished mental capacity and operates at the level of a five-year-old.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this individual is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.



from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/Police%20search%20for%20missing%20youth.aspx

Police locate missing female

Early on the morning of Wed., Nov. 20, 2013 police located an individual who had been previously reported missing.

Katherine Lawson, 54, was found deceased by police. Her death is being treated as non-criminal.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/Police%20locate%20missing%20female.aspx

Police search for missing female

The Edmonton Police Service is actively searching for a 54-year-old woman who was last heard from on Monday, Nov. 18, 2013.

Katherine Lawson, 54, is a Caucasian female, 5'1", 120 lbs, with blond hair, blue eyes and a nose piercing.

Police believe she may be in medical distress.

Anyone with information on Katherine’s whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/Policesearchformissingfemale.aspx

Edmonton man charged with second-degree murder

A 47-year-old Edmonton man is facing numerous charges in connection with the Nov. 14th murder of Kyle Curtis Scheck and the stabbing of another male who survived the assault.

Homicide detectives arrested Vincent Prentice over the weekend and charged him with second degree murder, aggravated assault, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a narcotic and breach of recognizance.


Background:

Northeast Division Patrol members responded to a disturbance call near 128 Avenue and 65 Street, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Thursday, where upon arrival they found a 26-year-old deceased male. A second male, who sustained multiple stabs wounds, was found in a nearby business parking lot at 128 Avenue and 66 Street. He was rushed to hospital by EMS.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/edmontonman.aspx

Police caution motorists to be mindful of winter

The Edmonton Police Service is cautioning motorists to adjust their driving habits given the slippery road conditions, after a pedestrian was struck at an intersection earlier today.

At approximately 2 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, an 81-year-old male was standing on the southeast corner of 135 Street preparing to cross 111 Avenue northbound, when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle, which allegedly lost control and jumped the curb.



Major Collision Section investigators believe speed may have been a factor given the wintery road conditions. The elderly pedestrian sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital by EMS.



Collision numbers for Nov. 17, 2013

Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, the Edmonton Police Service have responded to:

• 49 calls for property damage collisions


• 3 calls for injury collisions


• 17 calls for hit and run collisionsThe EPS is recommending drivers give themselves additional time to get to their destinations, as city streets remain slick, following an estimated 15-20 cm of snow fell Saturday.
  
  
  
  Winter driving tips to follow:


• If you can avoid travelling in poor conditions, please do so.


• Slow down and brake gradually when approaching curves and while stopping.


• Allow extra following and stopping distances in poor road conditions.


• When turning left, give yourself more time to make the turn and further distances for oncoming traffic.


• Bridge decks can become slippery, so use caution in those areas.


• Check road conditions if considering going out of town or travelling on highways.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/olicecaution.aspx

Autopsy results confirm stab wound as cause of death

An autopsy conducted earlier today confirms a suspicious death that occurred Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, is a homicide.

The Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that Kyle Curtis Scheck, 26, sustained a fatal stab wound to his chest last night. A second victim injured during Thursday’s violent altercation remains in hospital recovering from multiple stab wounds.



Investigators now believe the incident was drug and gang related, and they continue to search for potential witnesses and suspects.



Police are asking anyone with information about this suspicious death and stabbing to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.



Background:

Northeast Division Patrol members responded to a disturbance call near 128 Avenue and 65 Street, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Thursday, where upon arrival they found one deceased male. A second male, who sustained multiple stabs wounds, was found in a nearby business parking lot at 128 Avenue and 66 Street. He was rushed to hospital by EMS, where he remains in serious condition.



from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/autopsyresults.aspx

Police identify suspect in poppy fund theft

Southeast Division officers have identified a suspect in an alleged theft of a poppy fund box from a grocery store in Bonnie Doon Mall.

Charges are pending as the investigation continues.

Background:

Southeast Division officers are investigating a theft of a poppy fund box from a grocery store in Bonnie Doon and are asking the public for assistance in identifying a male suspect.

On Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 around 2 p.m., a grocery store in the area of 83 Street and 82 Avenue reported their poppy donation box was missing. After reviewing surveillance video, it appears a man allegedly stole the donation container from the customer service till.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/poppysuspectidentified.aspx

Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death

Homicide Section detectives are investigating a suspicious death that occurred earlier this evening, at a residence near 128 Avenue and 65 Street.

Northeast Division Patrol members responded to a weapon’s complaint call at approximately 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, where upon arrival they found one deceased male. A second male, who sustained multiple stab wounds, was found in a nearby business parking lot at 128 Avenue and 66 Street. He was rushed to hospital by EMS, where he remains in serious condition.



The investigation remains preliminary at this time. Police are asking anyone with information about this suspicious death and stabbing to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/omicidedetectives.aspx

Four suspects charged in dog attack

Just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, Dylan Machiskinic, 19, turned himself in at EPS Downtown Headquarters. All four suspects are now in custody.

Clinton Neil Wabasca, 32, Dylan Ian Machiskinic, 19, Charlie Jean Chalifoux, 18, and a 15-year-old male youth are each charged with break and enter to commit assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, and cruelty to an animal.

Background:

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, Downtown Division officers responded to a reported break and enter and stabbing at a residence near 117 Avenue and 80 Street around 6:30 p.m.

Police learned four males had allegedly pushed their way into the home of a 30-year-old female acquaintance, when a verbal argument between her and one of the males turned violent. The woman’s dog jumped in to protect her and absorbed the worst of the attack, saving her from serious harm while suffering life-threatening knife injuries.

When the four males fled the scene, the dog was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic. It was determined the pet, a four-year-old black pit bull, required immediate surgery to save her life or she would to need to be euthanized. When police members learned of the high cost of the surgery, they all chipped in to ensure the brave dog had a chance at being saved.

“Her wounds were horrific,” said Downtown Staff Sgt. Randy Wickins. “We are relieved the surgery was successful and she is expected to make a full recovery.”

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/DogAttackSuspect.aspx

Dog protects owner during violent assault

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Dylan Ian Machiskinic, after a violent attack on a woman left her dog severely injured while trying to protect her.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, Downtown Division officers responded to a reported break and enter and stabbing at a residence near 117 Avenue and 80 Street around 6:30 p.m.

Police learned four males had allegedly pushed their way into the home of a 30-year-old female acquaintance, when a verbal argument between her and one of the males turned violent. The woman’s dog jumped in to protect her and absorbed the worst of the attack, saving her from serious harm while suffering life-threatening knife injuries.

When the four males fled the scene, the dog was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic. It was determined the pet, a four-year-old black pit bull, required immediate surgery to save her life or she would to need to be euthanized. When police members learned of the high cost of the surgery, they all chipped in to ensure the brave dog had a chance at being saved.

“Her wounds were horrific,” said Downtown Staff Sgt. Randy Wickins. “We are relieved the surgery was successful and she is expected to make a full recovery.”

Downtown detectives and patrol officers worked through the night, locating and arresting three of the four suspects.

Clinton Neil Wabasca, 32, Charlie Jean Chalifoux, 18, and a 15-year-old male youth have been taken into custody. Each of the four suspects is charged with break and enter to commit assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, and cruelty to an animal.

Police continue to search for the fourth suspect, identified as Dylan Ian Machiskinic, 19. He is described as Aboriginal, 5’7”, 236 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes and a scar on his forehead. He is considered to be prone to violent behaviour and should not to be approached.

Anyone who has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/DogProtectsOwner.aspx