Man charged in connection with hit and run spree in downtown Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 22-year-old male in connection with a series of hit and run collisions that occurred yesterday afternoon in downtown Edmonton.

It was reported that at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, a dark green Eagle Vision sedan, believed to be stolen, mounted the south sidewalk on 105 Avenue eastbound from 97 Street and struck two pedestrians who were walking eastbound. The pedestrians were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The vehicle allegedly continued to 101 Street, where it struck a male pedestrian walking near a marked crosswalk. This individual has not yet been identified and is asked to contact police.

It was reported the vehicle then continued south on 101 Street, and eventually north on 105 Street. As the vehicle approached the intersection of 105 Street and 103 Avenue, it allegedly slowed for two pedestrians crossing 105 Street eastbound, and accelerated toward the pedestrians once they were in front of the vehicle. The male pedestrian was struck and taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The female pedestrian was able to move out of the way and was not injured.

The vehicle allegedly proceeded northbound on 105 Street and collided with two cars before the accused fled the scene on foot. A citizen assisted officers by identifying the accused, who was apprehended after a brief foot chase.

Brandon James Hudson, 22, faces numerous charges: dangerous driving causing bodily harm, failure to stop at the scene of an accident with a person (x2), failure to stop at the scene of an accident with a vehicle (x2), impaired driving causing bodily harm, failure to stop at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm, assault, assault with a weapon (x3), theft of motor vehicle and breach of conditions (x4).

Anyone who has information about these collisions 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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Car club plays host to annual Teddy Bear Collection for EPS Victim Services Unit

Every day, advocates within the EPS Victim Services Unit respond to families in distress dealing with tragedy. And often, the simple and loving gesture of presenting a traumatized child with a new teddy bear to clutch can be a calming influence, during an otherwise traumatic situation. With this in mind, the Edmonton Thunderbird Club will host its annual Teddy Bear Collection drive for the Edmonton Police Service Victim Services Unit on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., during its annual classic car Show and Shine.



“I can’t emphasize enough what a small gesture it really is in the grand scheme of things, but what a meaningful thing it is to a young child, who may suffering from trauma and in a state of shock,” said Wes Armstrong, VSU Coordinator for EPS Downtown Division.



“Last year, through the generosity of the public, more than 800 teddy bears were donated during the car club’s annual Show and Shine. This year, we’re hoping we can raise more than 1,000 teddy bears, which are always in high demand throughout our unit.”



The 2014 Edmonton Thunderbird Club Show and Shine is being held in the parking lot of the St. Albert A & W Restaurant located in the Gateway Village shopping Centre, at St. Albert Trail and Hebert Road.



Members of the public are encouraged to bring down a teddy bear to this year’s Show and Shine, which usually fill up several of the classic cars.



Note: Members of the media are welcome to attend. Wes Armstrong, VSU Coordinator for the EPS Downtown Division, will be on hand and available to media at 1 p.m. on Sunday.



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Commercial vehicle safety still a concern on Edmonton roadways

The Edmonton Police Service Traffic Section was out on major roadways conducting commercial vehicle safety inspections this week, and in the three-day safety blitz, almost half of the vehicles failed to meet safety regulation standards.

The fall 2014 commercial vehicle check took place from Sept. 16 to 18, 2014, and resulted in 232 vehicles inspected, with 695 violations, 113 summonses, and 17 vehicles towed from check points. Only 31 per cent of the commercial vehicles passed inspection, while 24 per cent required attention and 45 per cent of vehicles were declared out of service. EPS officers also laid one criminal charge of driving while disqualified.

Similarly in fall 2013, 275 vehicles were inspected, with 845 violations, 131 summonses, and 31 vehicles towed from inspection sites. Only 30 per cent of vehicles passed the safety check, 24 per cent of vehicles required attention, and 46 per cent declared out of service.

“We conduct these inspections to help bring attention to hazards and to encourage the safe operation of commercial vehicles in Edmonton,” says Sgt. Kerry Bates with the EPS Commercial Vehicle Inspection Detail. “Commercial vehicles need regular maintenance for safe operation. It’s a shared responsibility between companies and drivers to ensure these vehicles are being operated in a manner that is safe for all motorists on the road.”

Safety inspectors checked commercial vehicles over 4,500 kg for faulty equipment, oversize loads, dangerous or stolen goods, load securement and the condition of drivers.

The Edmonton Police Service Traffic Section conducts Commercial Vehicles Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspections throughout the year in partnership with numerous municipal and provincial regulatory agencies.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

The Edmonton Police Service Major Collision Investigations Section is investigating an early-morning collision that sent a motorcyclist to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Southwest Division patrol members responded to an area just east of the Cameron Heights turnoff westbound on the Anthony Henday, at approximately 6 a.m. today. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 24-year-old male, lying on the Henday and suffering from multiple injuries.



Witnesses told police it appeared the motorcyclist was weaving in and out of traffic and was attempting to squeeze between two semi-tractor trailer units, when he allegedly struck the side of one truck and lost control of his Ninja motorcycle.

Paramedics treated the motorcyclist on scene, before transporting him to hospital, where he remains in unstable condition.



Anyone who witnessed 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



Major Collision investigators expect to reopen the westbound lanes to oncoming traffic at approximately 1:30 p.m. today. In the meantime, motorists travelling west on the Anthony Henday are asked to exit the Henday at any off-ramp east of the Cameron Heights turnoff.

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Police seek public’s assistance in locating missing 21-year-old male

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Gamteysa Muhamed, who has been missing for close to a week now.

Muhamed, 21, was last seen on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. Police believe Muhamed left his home to meet with family and friends that afternoon, before disappearing sometime later that day.



Muhamed’s family say their son’s disappearance for this length of time is out of character and they’re concerned about his well-being. The 21 year old is described as having a medium brown complexion and is six feet tall, 185 pounds in weight with short, brown hair and a wave. He was wearing a red sweatshirt and jeans at the time of his disappearance

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Gamteysa Muhamed 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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Police seek public’s assistance in locating missing 21-year-old male

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Gamteysa Muhamed, who has been missing for close to a week now.

Muhamed, 21, was last seen on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. Police believe Muhamed left his home to meet with family and friends that afternoon, before disappearing sometime later that day.



Muhamed’s family say their son’s disappearance for this length of time is out of character and they’re concerned about his well-being. The 21 year old is described as having a medium brown complexion and is six feet tall, 185 pounds in weight with short, brown hair and a wave. He was wearing a red sweatshirt and jeans at the time of his disappearance

Anyone with information about there whereabouts of Gamteysa Muhamed 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.

Missing since Sept. 7, 2014:

Gamteysa Muhamed, 21

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Motorcyclists seriously injured during apparent racing incident on 50th Street

The Edmonton Police Service Major Collision Investigations Section is investigating what appears to be a road racing incident that sent two motorcyclists to hospital with serious injuries. Southeast Division patrol members responded to an area near 50 Street and 103 Avenue, at approximately 11:30 a.m. today, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Upon arrival, officers discovered two males, one lying on the road and the other on the sidewalk, suffering from multiple injuries.



Witnesses told police that it appeared the motorcyclists were racing northbound on 50^th Street, and weaving in and out of traffic, when they allegedly struck a Dodge Ram pick-up truck, that was turning east into a residential driveway. That stretch of roadway runs through the residential neighbourhood of Capilano. It carries a posted maximum speed limit of 50 km/h.



Paramedics treated the two males, aged 40 and 48, on scene, before transporting them to hospital with multiple injuries.







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EPS Major Collision Section investigating pedestrian fatal

The Edmonton Police Service Major Collision Investigations Section is investigating the death of a male, whose body was found in the westbound lanes of Fox Drive early Saturday morning.

Southwest Division patrol members responded to the area near Fort Edmonton Park at approximately 1:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, after receiving a 911 call from a motorist who came upon the body of a deceased male believed to be in his mid-20s.



Witnesses told police that several vehicles drove by what appeared to be an “object” in the middle of the road, before an oncoming vehicle appeared to strike the male, dragging his body a short distance down Fox Drive. Investigators have yet to determine whether the male died on scene or was dropped off there.



The Medical Examiner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy to determine identity of the deceased and cause of death, at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014.

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Police seek witnesses to assault in Twin Brooks

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking witnesses to an alleged assault, which occurred in the southwest neighbourhood of Twin Brooks on Aug. 26, 2014.

On that Tuesday morning, sometime between 8 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., a male resident left his home near 12 Avenue and 119 Street. While backing up his vehicle down the driveway, the male was approached by two other males dressed in construction overalls, who had just exited a pick- up truck.



The resident then engaged the two supposed construction workers in conversation, before he was allegedly assaulted by the two males, who struck him numerous times as he sat in his vehicle. The two males then fled the area in the pick-up truck.



The complainant sustained minor facial injuries that required medical attention. Anyone who has information about this targeted assault 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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83 Avenue shooting suspect turns himself in to police

A suspect wanted in connection with an Aug. 25, 2014 shooting just north of Whyte Avenue has turned himself in to police.

Wanted on Canada-wide warrants for numerous fire-arm related charges, including manslaughter while using a firearm, Collin James Courteoreille, 20, turned himself in to Stony Plain RCMP yesterday afternoon without incident.



Courteoreille is now in EPS custody and will be remanded until Sept. 11, 2014, at which time he is scheduled to appear in court.



Background:

EPS Southwest patrol members responded to a report of a male being shot in an apartment suite in the area of 105 Street and 83 Avenue at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2014. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male in distress, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his head. Paramedics treated the male on scene, before transporting him to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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EPS and partners conduct sweep of North Saskatchewan shoreline

The Edmonton Police Service and several of its partnering organizations will be conducting a sweep of the North Saskatchewan River shoreline today, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, in an effort to locate any potential human remains.

Led by the EPS Missing Persons Unit, the initiative will also utilize ground and flight operations from EPS Air 1, the Edmonton Fire and Rescue boat and City of Edmonton Park Rangers. This initiative is running in conjunction with an RCMP search of the river outside of the City of Edmonton utilizing RCMP air resources.


“This is a first-time initiative that will focus resources on searching the river and its shoreline for possible human remains from one end of the city to the other,” said EPS Const. Cory Kerr, of the service’s Missing Persons Unit.



“We’re not looking for one individual per say. This is a proactive deployment of multiple ground and air resources for one day, which will focus specifically on a primary river artery that travels through our city.”



The search commenced at the EPS boat launch, located near the EPCOR water treatment facility, and fanned out east and west along the river shoreline.



Kerr says he’s hopeful the initiative will become an annual initiative between EPS and its partnering organizations.

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