South-side neighbourhood pub’s licence revoked, following drug and violence complaints

The Strathearn Pub’s business licence has been revoked, following a report submitted by Edmonton’s Public Safety Compliance Team that details ongoing noise, weapons and violence complaints, including an undercover drug operation by the Edmonton Police Service.

“This particular establishment has a lengthy history with the Edmonton Police Service, the PSCT and that community,” said Jacob Montgomery, Sgt. with PSCT. “The vast majority of night spots in our city comply with industry regulations and the criminal code. It’s the few that compromise the safety of the surrounding community and general public that we’re addressing.”



Strathearn Pub’s licence was revoked by the City’s Chief Licensing Officer on Aug. 24, 2014, following a detailed report submitted by the Public Safety Compliance Team.

The proprietor of the Strathearn Pub has appealed the decision and as such, the establishment can remain open until a decision is rendered by the Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee.

A three-month EPS investigation into alleged drug trafficking at the south-side neighbourhood pub culminated in the arrest of its owner and a staff member last March. The EPS Public Safety Compliance Team subsequently conducted follow-up investigations surrounding those 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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Homicide detectives investigating suspicious death in Silverberry

The Edmonton Police Service, Homicide Section, is investigating the suspicious death of a female found in a southeast Edmonton residence this morning. Southeast patrol members responded to an address near 37 Avenue and 13 Street at approximately 8:30 a.m. today, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, following a 911 call.



No further information is available at this time.







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Missing elderly man located

To Tang, 86, who was reported missing earlier has been located safe and sound. A passerby contacted police when the elderly man was seen walking in the area 119 Avenue and 99 Street. Police responded to the area and made a positive identification, and EMS attended the scene to assess the man’s condition. He will be returned to the care of family members. Thank you to all media outlets and members of the public who shared this information. Please remove any missing person information regarding this individual from your respective websites or social media.



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Police seeking witnesses to incident in downtown Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking witnesses to an incident which occurred in downtown Edmonton on August 23, 2014 that left a man in hospital with life threatening injuries.

Emergency Medical Services responded to the area of 101 Street and 104 Avenue at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday. It was reported that a male sustained serious head injuries during an alleged physical altercation that occurred on the sidewalk and roadway close to a downtown office building and bus shelter.

“Frankly, we have little to go on right now,” said Brian Robertson, Acting Staff Sgt., Homicide Section. “I’m hopeful someone in the community was in the area and may have witnessed something that can help investigators piece the puzzle together.”

Upon arrival, EMS found a 49-year-old male in physical distress. The male was treated and rushed to hospital by EMS with life threatening injuries, where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Downtown Division officers believe there were witnesses to the incident. Anyone who has information about this crime 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 or online at http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.

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Man charged in pharmacy robberies

The Edmonton Police Service has charged a suspect in connection with two violent pharmacy robberies in southwest Edmonton.

At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, it was reported that a disguised male entered a pharmacy in the area of 170 Street and 69 Avenue. The male allegedly produced a weapon and demanded narcotics from staff members working in the pharmacy. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of narcotics, the male allegedly ran from the store to a waiting vehicle and fled the scene.

Information about the vehicle was reported to police by a citizen. At approximately 1 p.m., officers subsequently located the vehicle and suspect at a residence in the area of 190A Street and 55 Avenue.

Investigators have also charged the accused in connection with a pharmacy robbery that occurred on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. It was reported that a disguised male entered a pharmacy in the area of 178 Street and 98A Avenue at approximately 6 p.m. The male allegedly produced a weapon and demanded narcotics from staff members before fleeing the scene.

Lowen Diehl, 30, was arrested and charged with robbery (x3), possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence (x2), being disguised in the commission of an indictable offence (x2), and breach of recognizance (x2).

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August Operation 24 Hours results

Edmonton Police Service officers and automated enforcement issued more than 2,600 traffic tickets last week during Operation 24 Hours.

The enforcement blitz targets excessive speeding and dangerous driving practices to improve traffic safety.

“Speeding continues to be a problem in our city,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Gener Alvarado with the Major Collision Investigation Unit. “Motorists need to slow down.”

Two vehicles were recorded going more than 50 km/h over the posted speed limit on Anthony Henday Drive. Another vehicle was recorded driving 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone at 76 Street and 40 Avenue.

In the 24-hour enforcement period starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2014, 2,365 speeding violations were issued. There were 305 additional tickets handed out for a variety of violations, including seatbelt infractions, impaired driving, distracted driving, traffic safety violations and Criminal Code violations.

There were 2,670 tickets issued for the August 2014 Operation 24 Hours, a decrease from 4,174 tickets issued during the June 2014 enforcement.

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Hit and run suspect turns himself into police

The suspect in a hit and run that occurred on July 20, 2014 in the area of 100 Avenue and 117 Street, turned himself into police on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014.

Tam Van Ho, 28, was charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident. Ho was released on a promise to appear.

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Police asking public for help in identifying suspect in hit and run

EPS Downtown Division investigators are asking the public for help in identifying a male suspect in connection with a hit and run that occurred on July 20, 2014 in the area of 100 Avenue and 117 Street.

The suspect was observed entering Steamworks Bathhouse around 2 a.m. and leaving at 4:24 a.m., when he got into a BMW X6 which was parked at the rear of the Jewish Seniors Centre. It was reported that the suspect proceeded to drive forward, when his vehicle pushed and dragged a man who was sleeping on the ground. The suspect vehicle then left the scene.

The complainant sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The EPS is releasing the following photos of the suspect. Anyone with information about his identity is asked to call the EPS non-emergency complaint line at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.

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Male charged with sex assault

Investigators in the Sexual Assault Section with the Edmonton Police Service have charged a male in connection with three alleged sexual assaults that are believed to have occurred between April to July 2014. Investigators believe there may be other unreported incidents.

Initial interactions between the male suspect and the three complainants began in areas accessible to the public in Downtown Edmonton between the house of 5 p.m. and 12 a.m. All three complainants were of Asian descent and smaller in stature. The Sexual Assault detectives believe the male suspect’s main target group is people of a smaller stature.

The male suspect appears to be in his late teens to early 20s, is approximately 6 ft. tall with a thin build.

Once the complainants were in a more isolated area, the male suspect attempted to overpower each complainant and allegedly sexually assaulted them. All three complainants had observed and took note of the male suspect lingering in a public space prior to the assaults.

The male suspect remains in custody.

Detectives continue to investigate and are encouraging witnesses and/or other complainants 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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Charges laid in fatal weekend stabbing

The Edmonton Police responded to a call Friday night which has been determined to be the city’s 16th homicide this year.

On Friday, Aug. 1 2014, the Edmonton Police Service responded to reports of an injured man with stab wounds in an empty lot near 105 Avenue and 98 Street just before 11 p.m.

EMS also responded, treated and transported the man to hospital.

Emery Robert Cardinal, 42, succumbed to his injuries that night in hospital.

The Edmonton Police Service has charged Jeremy Edward Bemis, 36, with second degree murder and possession of a weapon.

An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014.

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Missing 13-year-old girl located

The missing 13-year-old girl has been located safe and unharmed. Thank you to everyone for their assistance.



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