Second suspect charged in connection with Pamfil homicide

Homicide detectives have arrested and charged a second suspect in connection with the Sept. 4, 2012 death of Bogdan Pamfil, 25.

Boutros Abdiaziz Mohamed, 21, was arrested on May 23, 2014, as a result of an ongoing investigation. Mohamed is charged with second degree murder in relation to Pamfil's murder.



On March 14, 2014, investigators also arrested and charged another male with second degree murder. The accused was 17 years old at the time of the murder, and therefore his identity cannot be revealed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.



Background:
Police responded to a complaint of shots fired around 7:15 p.m. on 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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Police investigating fatal collision involving cyclist

The Edmonton Police Service Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision involving a private waste management vehicle and a cyclist, which claimed the life of a 50-year-old woman.

EPS Downtown Division patrol officers responded to a report of a collision at 112 Street and 100 Avenue at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Witnesses reported that both the cyclist and the waste management vehicle were travelling eastbound on 100 Avenue in the right-hand lane. The cyclist allegedly proceeded eastbound through the intersection as the vehicle made a southbound turn onto 112 Street and struck the cyclist.

EMS responded to the scene and the cyclist was pronounced deceased. The driver of the waste management vehicle, a 47-year-old male, did not sustain injuries.

There is no indication at this time that speed or alcohol were factors in the collision. This is Edmonton’s ninth traffic fatality for 2014.

Anyone with information regarding the collision 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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Police investigating fatal two-vehicle collision

The Edmonton Police Service Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision between two vehicles that has left one man dead.

A male in his 20’s died yesterday when his Mazda pick-up truck collided with a Ford pick-up truck on 50 Street and 41 Avenue at approximately 6 p.m. Investigations show that the Mazda truck, while travelling southbound on 50 Street, crossed into the northbound lanes, and collided with the other vehicle.

The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver and one passenger in the Ford truck were treated by paramedics and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation continues into the cause of the collision.

Anyone with information regarding the collision 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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Suspect facing multiple weapon charges, after cache of arms uncovered

A 25-year-old Edmonton man is facing multiple firearm-related charges, after officers discovered a cache of ammunition and artillery in a converted bus where the suspect was residing in West Edmonton.

Downtown and West Division members initially converged on the converted bus near 97 Avenue and 199 Street at approximately 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014, after receiving a complaint regarding alleged threats made by a suspect at that location.



Upon arrival, officers discovered numerous loaded handguns and military-grade arms, including M-14 and Chinese SKS rifles and over-capacity magazines.

Yannick Desnoyers, 25, is charged with careless use/storage of a firearm, restricted weapon (x12), possession of a prohibited, restricted and loaded weapon (x3), careless use/storage of a firearm, weapon or ammunition (x3) and several other firearm-related charges.

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Driving home the message: no need for speed

Safe driving is a top priority for the Edmonton Police Service as motorists gear up for the May-long weekend.

Last weekend, Edmonton lost two young females in fatal collisions. Citizens have control of the road – there is no need for speed.

This week marks the annual Canada Road Safety Week that runs from May 13-19, 2014. Law enforcement agencies throughout the country will be out on the road promoting safe driving practices.

Canada Road Safety Week is an initiative reminding drivers to make conscious safety decisions whenever they get behind the wheel. This enforcement-driven campaign is designed to increase public awareness and provide education on the importance of safe driving behaviours.

Targeted enforcement during Canada Road Safety Week will focus on:

Impaired driving

• Seatbelt and child restraint use


• Aggressive driving (i.e. speeding, stop sign infractions, running red lights)


• Distracted driving


• Motorcycle safety

“The Edmonton Police Service encourages you to drive safely on our roadways. We often see preventable serious injury collisions and tragic traffic fatalities over long weekends,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Gary Lamont with EPS Traffic Section. “Last year in Edmonton, there were over 3,200 injuries and 26 fatalities from collisions. Many of these could have been prevented with safe driving practices.”

From May 13-20, 2013, there were 2,482 tickets issued in Edmonton during Canada Road Safety Week. Of those, 1,136 were for speeding, 70 for seatbelt violations, and 232 were for other hazardous moving violations. There were also 59 impaired driving arrests and 18 roadside suspensions.

Roadway safety also affects pedestrians and cyclists. In 2013, one cyclist and nine pedestrian fatal collisions occurred in Edmonton. In total, there were 177 collisions involving cyclists and 298 collisions involving pedestrians last year.

“Everyone using the roadways – whether it is drivers, pedestrians or cyclists – all have a responsibility to keep themselves and each other safe,” says Lamont. “Take your time and put safety first. There is no need to speed in our community.”

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Microsoft virus scam costs 84-year-old $175,000

“Senior citizens are being targeted with scams both over the phone and on-line,” says Economic Crimes Detective Bill Allen.

In support of Crime Prevention Week 2014, Detective Allen will be available to discuss this case, as well as others:

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

2:00 p.m.

EPS Economic Crimes Office

12308 – 111 Avenue, Inglewood Plaza)

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Grande Prairie man arrested on Canada-wide warrants in connection with Jan. 22nd fatal collision

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Grande Prairie earlier this week on Canada-wide warrants in connection with a fatal collision in Edmonton on Jan. 22, 2104, that cost one man his life.

Ryan Richard Wilneff, 28, of Grande Prairie, was arrested in that northwestern Alberta city Thursday afternoon. He is charged with impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, possession of a controlled substance, four breach of probation (x4).


Canada-wide warrants were issued for Wilneff’s arrest, after he fled an Edmonton hospital, where he had been taken, following a high speed, single-vehicle collision on Gateway Blvd and 61 Avenue in the early morning hours on Jan. 22. A 28-year-old passenger that was travelling in the vehicle at the time of the collision was killed.


Wilneff has since been returned to Edmonton and is remanded until his bail hearing, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2014.

Background:

A 28-year-old male was driving a Jeep Wrangler northbound on Gateway Boulevard at 2 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2014, when the vehicle reportedly veered off the road between 60 and 61 Avenue, knocking down a light standard, continuing through a parking lot and striking several billboards and trees in its path, before colliding head-on into the cement/brick wall of a business. Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors.

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