Kiwanis ‘Top Cop’ Award Ceremony

All media are invited to join Acting Chief Brian Simpson and Hazel Gillis, President, Kiwanis Club of Edmonton – Oil Capital, as they present the 2013 Kiwanis ‘Top Cop’ Award to Detective Hajinder (Harry) Grewal.

Kiwanis ‘Top Cop’ Award Ceremony
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 @ 10 a.m.
Edmonton Police Service Headquarters

2^nd Floor Atrium, 9620-103A Avenue

Marking the award’s 38 year history, the Kiwanis Club of Edmonton - Oil Capital, remain committed to searching for and celebrating an outstanding Edmonton Police Service officer in recognition of their volunteer contributions. This year, the Kiwanis Club selected Detective Harry Grewal as ‘Top Cop’ for contributing countless hours to organizations like the Edmonton and District Soccer Association.

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Owners of neighbourhood licenced establishment facing drug charges

A three-month EPS investigation into alleged drug trafficking has culminated in the arrest of two owners of a south side neighbourhood licensed establishment.

Members from Southwest Division executed a search warrant Wednesday, March 26, at a licensed establishment near 95 Avenue and 87 Street, following allegations of drug trafficking surfaced in late 2013. Investigators seized a quantity of marijuana and cocaine on the premises during the search.



Bassam Monsef, 61, is charged with trafficking cocaine(x3), possession for the purpose of trafficking (x2), possession of a controlled substance and living off the proceeds of crimes (x4)



Antoine Khalil Mounsef, 54, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance.



The extensive investigation and subsequent arrests were, in part, a result of the high degree of team work demonstrated by members from Southwest and Southeast divisions and ALERT’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit.

The EPS Public Safety Compliance Team will be conducting follow-up investigations surrounding the arrests. The PSCT is comprised of EPS members and partners from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and the City of Edmonton Bylaws and Licences.

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Shred it . . . don't toss it

In support of Fraud Prevention Month, the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), the Edmonton Police Service, and Servus Credit Union will host an electronic shredding event.

Friday, March 28, 2014; 10 am – 2 pm

Servus Credit Union

Ellerslie Crossing Branch

1004 Ellwood Road SW, Edmonton Alberta

Edmontonians can bring old desktops, laptops or tablets. ERA staff will remove hard drives and shred them on-site.

“People can also donate cell phones, monitors, printers and other electronics for reuse or recycling,” notes Constable Nadine Swist, of the EPS Economic Crimes Section.

Everyone who brings old computers and devices to the event will be entered to win one of two Kobo Touch E-readers courtesy of Servus Credit Union.

The EPS will have a patrol car on display at the event.

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Police seek witnesses to violent assault in Southwest Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking witnesses to the random, violent assault of a male, which occurred in southwest Edmonton in the early morning hours of March 22, 2014.

Southwest Division patrol members responded to a medical centre parking lot between 104 and 105 Street at 51 Avenue around 1:15 a.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, members found a male unconscious and in serious physical distress.



It was reported that the 42-year-old male victim was waiting outside of the medical centre for a friend, when he was approached by several males and randomly beaten. The victim sustained multiple head injuries, and was rushed to hospital by EMS paramedics, where he remains unconscious and in a medically induced coma.



Given the victim’s injuries, investigators have been unable to secure a description of the suspects, at this time.



Investigators continue to examine video surveillance in the area, which shows five intoxicated male suspects walking westbound along 51 Avenue by a nightclub near 103 Street. Three of the male suspects left the group and then travelled south and into the parking lot where the alleged aggravated assault occurred.



Police believe the suspects may have also attended a nearby fast food restaurant near 51Avenue and 104 Street at around 1 a.m., prior to the assault.



Anyone who may have been driving along 51 Avenue near 103 Street, or may have witnessed a group of five, intoxicated males at the south-side, fast food restaurant at approximately 1 a.m. Saturday morning, is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service 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 http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.

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Young offender charged with second-degree murder in connection with 2012 homicide

Homicide detectives have arrested and charged an 18-year-old male with second degree murder in connection with the Sept. 4, 2012 death of Bogdan Pamfil.

The accused, 17 years old at the time of the murder, was arrested by investigators on Friday, March 14, 2014. The homicide investigation is ongoing.



Background:
Police responded to a complaint of shots fired at around 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, near 97 Street and 82 Avenue. Upon arrival, EPS officers discovered the body of a 25-year-old deceased male in the mechanical room of an apartment building.



An autopsy performed by the Medical Examiner’s Office on Sept. 6, 2012, determined that Pamfil died from a gunshot wound.

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EPS warns of Canada Revenue Agency scams

With tax season approaching, the Edmonton Police Service is warning citizens to beware of recent scams where fraudulent letters and emails that claim to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are asking for personal information.

All citizens should be aware of these scams and should not provide their personal information. They are designed to steal personal information, which can be used for fraud and identity theft.

The letter states the CRA needs more information like bank account and passport information.

The circulating email sayss the recipient can claim a tax refund through an online form. It may include a link to a false website asking for sensitive financial information.

“In order to make their claims more believable, the scammers often include seemingly official tax department logos, copyright notices and secondary links that lead to the genuine tax department website,” says Const. Nadine Swist who works in Economic Crimes with the EPS. “Everyone should be vigilant when divulging any confidential information to third parties.”

The Canada Revenue Agency has well established practices to protect the confidentiality of taxpayers’ information and has warnings about such scams on its website.

If you have received a letter or email claiming to be from the CRA, take measures to protect yourself.

If you suspect you may be a victim of this or any type of fraud contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567.

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Vehicle involved in hit and run located

The EPS received a tip from a citizen yesterday about the vehicle that fled the scene of a collision that occurred early Thursday morning.

The blue Subaru was located at 138 Street and 155 Avenue yesterday evening and has been seized for forensic testing.

Traffic Section continues to investigate.

Anyone with information about the collision or the driver of the vehicle during the time of the incident is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service 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 http://ift.tt/1az8Eve

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Death of man in west Edmonton confirmed a homicide

The Medical Examiner has completed the autopsy on the victim of a stabbing which occurred on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in a parking lot in the area of 168 Street and 118 Avenue.

It has been determined that Ashley John George Macneil, 34, died from a stab wound.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service 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 http://ift.tt/1az8Eve

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Suspicious death confirmed to be a homicide

The Medical Examiner completed the autopsy this afternoon on the man who was found deceased inside a home in the Oliver neighbourhood on March 8, 2014.

The victim has been identified as Demetrios Karahalios, 48.

Due to the ongoing investigation, the cause of death will not be released at this time.

This is Edmonton’s 5^th homicide of the year.

Anyone with information about the man’s death or his whereabouts before the incident is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service 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 http://ift.tt/1az8Eve

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Additional charges to be laid in west-end warehouse incident

The Edmonton Police Service will be laying additional charges in relation to the multiple stabbing incident that occurred on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at a west-end warehouse.

Jayme Pasieka, 29, from Edmonton, will be charged with attempted murder (x2).

On Saturday, March 1, 2014, Pasieka was charged with first degree murder (x2), possession of an offensive weapon (x2), attempted murder and aggravated assault in relation to this incident.

Pasieka’s next court appearance will be Monday, May 5, 2014.

The autopsies have been postponed until tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

The investigation continues.

Background:

Just after 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, police were called to the area of 161 Street and 121 A Avenue in response to reports of aggravated assaults with a knife.

Police responded to the area of 39 Street and 74 Avenue after a concerned citizen called police to report a suspect vehicle that was released to the public around 4:30 p.m. Officers boxed-in the suspect vehicle and arrested the lone male driver just after 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014.

The suspect Jayme Pasieka, 29, was arrested and taken into police custody without incident.

Fitzroy Harris, 50 and Thierno Bah, 41, both died on scene after Pasieka allegedly stabbed them at their workplace shortly after 2 p.m. in the area of 161 Street and 121 A Avenue on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014.

Four other male co-workers were injured. The four of men are aged 21, 29, 34 and 44.

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