Man charged in connection with theft of police vehicle

The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 27-year-old male in connection with the theft of a police vehicle that occurred yesterday morning in north Edmonton.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, Edmonton Police Service officers responded to the area of 132 Avenue and 113A Street after a female motorist reported she had been approached and threatened by a male on foot.

A Canine Unit located the suspect in the area. The suspect evaded officers and stole a police service vehicle, fleeing westbound on 132 Avenue.

The vehicle eventually proceeded eastbound on 137 Avenue, where it allegedly attempted to make a left-hand turn onto 113A Street, striking a tree in the corner of the intersection. The suspect was arrested and transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Ian Trevor Ball, 27, has been charged with possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, assault a peace officer, theft of motor vehicle, flight from a peace officer, dangerous driving and resisting a peace officer.

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Suspect arrested in theft of police service vehicle

The Edmonton Police Service has arrested a male suspect in connection with the theft of a police service vehicle in north Edmonton this morning.

Edmonton Police Service officers responded to the area of 132 Avenue and 113A Street at approximately 5:30 a.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014) when a female motorist reported she was approached and threatened by a male on foot. The motorist drove away and called police.

A Canine Unit located the suspect in the area. The male evaded officers and stole a police service vehicle, fleeing westbound on 132 Avenue.

The vehicle eventually proceeded eastbound on 137 Avenue, where it allegedly attempted to make a left-hand turn onto 113A Street. The vehicle struck a tree in the northeast corner of the intersection. The suspect was arrested and transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The file is still under investigation and charges are pending.

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Police investigate assault on female in Lessard

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating an assault on a woman that occurred in Lessard early morning today.

Southwest Division Patrol officers responded to a complaint of an alleged assault that occurred in the area of Lessard Road and Dechene Way at approximately 12:10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. It was reported a 30-year-old woman was walking on Lessard Road, when she was accosted from behind by a male suspect.

The suspect allegedly ran toward the woman, grabbed her from behind and covered her mouth. The woman was able to break free, and the suspect fled the area on foot. The woman did not sustain injuries.

The suspect is described as a tall, skinny male. He was wearing a loose, grey hoodie, a black face covering and gloves.

Anyone with information about this assault is asked contact the Edmonton Police Service 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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Missing senior found safe and unharmed

A 70-year-old female diagnosed with schizophrenia who went missing Friday evening has been located safe and unharmed.

Georgina Meade was located by police in the downtown area this morning, disoriented but otherwise unharmed. Police returned the woman to her senior’s residence around noon today.



Media are requested to take down all posted photos of the Ms. Meade, at your earliest convenience.

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Edmonton man succumbs to injuries from Oct. 5th hit-and-run collision

A 46-year-old man has died, following injuries sustained during an Oct. 5th hit-and-run collision on Rabbit Hill Road in Southwest Edmonton.

The male was struck by a vehicle travelling northbound on Rabbit Hill Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, while walking from the southeast corner to the southwest corner in a marked crosswalk at Hodgson Boulevard.



The complainant, a father of two young children, remained in hospital in critical condition until Thursday evening, where he finally succumbed to his injuries.



Investigators believe the vehicle involved in the collision was a late model (late 1990s or early 2000s) four door, light-coloured sedan. The vehicle likely sustained damage to the front bumper, hood and possibly a cracked windshield on the passenger side.

Investigators are again appealing to the driver of the vehicle, as well as the general public, to contact police and to help bring closure to a grieving family.

Anyone who has information about this collision or the whereabouts of the white or silver sedan is urged 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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Autopsy results confirm 22-year-old male died from stab wound

Autopsy results confirm that a 22-year-old Edmonton man died Saturday, as a result of a stab wound. The Medical Examiner confirmed that Michael McNeill, 22, died from a stab wound sustained during an altercation with another male in a suite near 107 Avenue and 116 Street on Oct. 18, 2014. The manner of death was determined to be a homicide.



Cody Ross Larson, of Edmonton, was taken into custody Saturday morning and has since been charged with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon.



Background:
Downtown Division members responded to a disturbance call in an apartment building near 107 Avenue and 116 Street at approximately 8:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased Caucasian male, who appeared to be in his mid-20s.







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Homicide detectives arrest, charge male with second-degree murder

Homicide detectives have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man with the death of a male found Saturday morning in a suite near 107 Avenue and 116 Street.

Cody Ross Larson, of Edmonton, was taken into custody Saturday morning and subsequently charged with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon. Larson’s first court appearance is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 20, 2014.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday afternoon to determine the identity of the deceased and cause of death.

Background:

Downtown Division members responded to a disturbance call in an apartment building near 107 Avenue and 116 Street at approximately 8:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased Caucasian male, who appears to be in his mid-20s.







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Charge laid in southwest Edmonton pedestrian-bus collision

The Edmonton Police Service has charged the driver of an Edmonton Transit System bus involved in a pedestrian collision that left a child with injuries on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014.

At approximately 8:05 a.m. on Sept. 23, Southwest Division patrol officers responded to Rutherford Road and 16A Avenue after it was reported that an ETS bus was pulling away from a marked bus stop when an 11-year-old female attempted to board the bus through the front passenger door. The child got caught in the door, and was allegedly dragged for a short distance by the vehicle.

It was reported that the child freed herself from the door and her leg was run over by the vehicle. She was treated on scene and transported to hospital by EMS with non-life threatening injuries.

The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit took over the investigation and has charged ETS driver Sardul Purewal, 65, with careless driving.

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Missing 35-year-old male located

The 35-year-old male who was reported missing earlier has contacted friends to let them know that he is safe and sound, and they have informed police of the good news. 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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Charges laid in fatal collision on Yellowhead Trail this weekend

The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU) has charged a driver in a collision that left one woman dead on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 11, Northeast Division patrol officers responded to Yellowhead Trail and Victoria Trail to investigate a reported single vehicle roll-over involving a possible impaired driver.

On arrival police confirmed that a 1990 Chevrolet Corvette was travelling westbound on Yellowhead Trail when it lost control and rolled over on its roof, just underneath the Victoria Trail overpass.

Northeast Division patrol officers initiated an impaired driving investigation and MCIU continued the investigation, which revealed evidence of excessive speed and alcohol as being factors in the collision.



The 41-year-old female passenger, who was wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced deceased on-scene by attending paramedics.

The 47-year-old male driver was extricated and transported to hospital with serious injuries, but is expected to survive.

Allan Dean Balay is charged with impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death. Additional charges are pending.

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Homicide detectives arrest man for 2013 murder

EPS Homicide detectives have arrested a man in connection with the death of Justin Mark Samuels, 25, who was fatally stabbed in a downtown Edmonton nightclub on May 15, 2013.

At 9:15 a.m. today (Friday, Oct. 10, 2014) members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Wellington County Crime Unit along with the Wellington County Emergency Response Team arrested the accused in assistance to the EPS.

At the time of arrest, the accused was wanted on Canada-wide warrants for first degree murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

Daryl Pierre Rivest, 42, will be transported back to Edmonton to face the charges.

Detectives continue to investigate.

Samuels died after sustaining multiple stab wounds to his body in the early morning hours at the former Hex Lounge, near 107 Street and 104 Avenue.

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EPS Vice Section participates in Canada-wide human trafficking investigation

The Edmonton Police Service’s Vice Section executed a two-day, undercover operation, as part of a recent Canada-wide investigation into human trafficking.

“These are proactive initiatives that the Edmonton Police Service regularly undertakes throughout the year, in an attempt to confront the issue of human trafficking head-on,” said Det. David Schening, of the EPS Vice Section. “The trafficking of human beings, many of whom are lured into the sex trade industry, is not something that just occurs internationally, but also regionally within our own country.”



That theory was reinforced during a two-day hotel sting operation carried out by the EPS Vice Section, Oct. 1-2, 2014, which focused on providing “intervention and exit strategies” for women involved in the sex trade industry.



“We did not come across any under-age girls involved in prostitution this time, which was positive, but we did notice a growing trend of women being transported inter-provincially from eastern Canada,” explained Schening.



Vice Section members interviewed 16 women during the two-day undercover operation, 15 of whom were from Toronto and Montreal.



“We want to let these women know that they have options – options that could end up saving their lives,” Schening said adding, “Our role is to provide intervention and exit strategies for these individuals, and to let them know that they always have somewhere to turn and someone they can trust.”

Police services representing 26 cities and towns across the country participated in Operation Northern Spotlight.

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Police seek public’s assistance in locating white or silver sedan in connection with Sunday evening collision involving pedestrian

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a white or silver sedan in connection with a Sunday evening hit-and-run collision that sent a 46-year-old male to hospital in critical condition.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., Oct. 5, 2014, it was reported that a vehicle travelling northbound on Rabbit Hill Road collided with a male pedestrian in the crosswalk at Hodgson Boulevard. The pedestrian is believed to have been crossing Rabbit Hill road from the southeast corner and walking toward the southwest corner in a marked crosswalk, when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle.



Witnesses told police the vehicle, which is described as being a small white or silver sedan, was last seen driving northbound on Rabbit Hill Road., after colliding with the pedestrian.



The 46-year-old male was treated on scene by paramedics and transported to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition with multiple injuries.

Anyone who has information about this collision or the whereabouts of the white or silver sedan is urged 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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Charges laid in March west-end homicide

The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section has laid charges and are still looking for a female suspect in relation to the death of Ashley John George Macneil, 34, who died from a stab wound on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

“It appears Macneil had just recently returned from Nova Soctia to work in Alberta and unfortunately lost his life when a drug deal went bad,” says Det. Dan Collins with Homicide Section. “A team of EPS homicide investigators have been working hard over the last six months to collect substantial evidence to lay charges against two suspects.”

On Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, homicide detectives charged Daryle Victor Kidder, 36, with second degree murder, possession of an offensive weapon and breach of recognizance. Kidder remains in custody and is awaiting a bail hearing.

The investigation continues with the Edmonton Police Service asking for the public’s assistance in locating Stephanie Pricilla Laderoute, 34. She is facing charges and is wanted on warrants for second degree murder and accessory after the fact. Laderoute has been known to dye and/or shave her hair and may look different than the photo below.

Anyone with information about Laderoute’s whereabouts 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

Background

EPS Homicide Detectives are investigating the death of a 34-year-old male, which is believed to have occurred in a parking lot in the area of 168 Street and 118 Avenue on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

Investigations reveal that an altercation took place in the parking lot between two men just after 2 a.m. this morning, which led to one of the males being stabbed. The stabbing victim was treated at the scene but died a short time later in hospital.

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.

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Six-month investigation culminates with arrests in Windermere condo arson

A comprehensive investigation into the Cove Properties - Essence at Windermere condo arson has culminated with the arrest and charges of two Edmonton-area men.

Members of the EPS Arson Unit took over the investigation shortly after the March 15, 2014 blaze, which caused an estimated $6M in total damages to a new condo development near 10 Avenue and 173 Street.



More than six months later, an investigative team comprised of more than 60 EPS members from multiple sections, arrested and charged Eric Gould, 28, a construction framer, with arson, possession incendiary material (x2), break and enter, conspiracy, possession of stolen property, public mischief, fraud, weapons charges and mischief.



Jeremy Thibert, 22, is charged with arson, possession incendiary material, break and enter, theft under $5,000 and conspiracy.



“This was a complex investigation that lasted over six months,” said Staff Sgt. Terry Innes, of the EPS Arson Unit. These arrests were achieved as a result of the extensive time commitment and excellent police work by dozens of members from specialized areas across the Edmonton Police Service.”



Gould is also facing another charge of arson in connection with a 2011 fire at a residential building site in Pigeon Lake. Gould was employed as a framer on the Pigeon Lake building site, at that time.

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