Police investigate afternoon shooting in city’s northeast

Today (Feb. 29, 2016) at approximately 2 p.m., police responded to a call in the area of 133 Avenue and 25 Street on the report of a break-in and assault with a weapon. It was reported that a male had been shot inside a residence and a suspect vehicle was witnessed leaving the scene.

As a result of a city-wide broadcast, the vehicle was later located at a residence in the area of 85 Street and 136 Avenue, where multiple people were taken into custody for questioning in relation to this incident. No charges have been laid at this time.

The victim, a 31-year-old-male, remains in hospital in very serious, life-threatening condition.

The investigation is ongoing and no other information is available at this time.  

Police encourage anyone with information regarding this incident 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 look for witnesses after morning collision and altercation with firearms

The Edmonton Police Service is asking the public to come forward if they witnessed any suspicious activity or witnesses a two-vehicle collision around 8:30 a.m. today, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 in the area of 159 Street and 103 Avenue.

It was reported that a black Honda Civic and a black Chrysler 300 were involved in a collision. Shortly after, unknown occupants were allegedly involved in an altercation that involved an exchange of gun fire. 

Upon police arrival, both vehicles were vacated and no one involved in the incident remained on scene. 

Police encourage anyone with information regarding this incident 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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Over 70 bus shelters damaged in mischief spree in northeast Edmonton over the weekend

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a spree of mischiefs that occurred from Thursday, Feb. 18 to Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 in northeast Edmonton, which left 71 bus shelters with broken glass as well as 15 houses and cars with broken windows.

On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, the EPS received reports of four vehicles and one house with broken glass in the Evansdale, Casselman and McLeod neighbourhoods. Seven vehicles and two homes were damaged on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 in the neighbourhoods of Abbottsfield, Casselman, Hairsine, McConachie and McLeod.  Another vehicle in Kilkenny was also damaged on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.

A total of 80 bus shelter window panes were destroyed. Northeast Division received reports of 63 vandalized bus shelters, four in Southwest Division, two in Southeast Division and one in West Division. The following are some of the areas where the bus shelters were vandalized in Northeast Division: Abbottsfield Transit Shelter, Abbottsfield Road, Belvedere Transit Centre, 50 Street, Victoria Trail, 139 Avenue, 127 Avenue, Hermitage Road, 118 Avenue, Manning Drive, 82 Street, and 144 Avenue.

“This early into the investigation, we can’t rule out whether or not the houses and vehicles with broken windows are connected to the mischief to bus shelters,” says Det. Rick Dahl with Northeast Division Criminal Investigation Section. “This mischief spree has negatively affected a lot of innocent citizens and transit riders.”

All of the damage in these incidents is believed to have occurred overnight. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects that are responsible for this senseless crime.

The preliminarily estimate to clean-up debris and install new window panes at the vandalized bus shelters is approximately $30,000.

Vandalized ETS bus shelter at 50 Street and 140 Avenue

Vandalized bus shelters on 50 Street

On Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, Northeast Division officers received reports of six additional shelters that were vandalized just after midnight. The suspects are believed to be driving a Red Dodge Caravan. The shelters damaged were westbound along 118 Avenue and Abbottsfiled Road, 33 Street, 43 Street, 50 Street, 51 Street, and 53 Street.

Three other bus shelters were damaged earlier today at 144 Avenue and 54 Street to 58 Street.

Police encourage anyone with information regarding these crimes 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 investigate fatal collision at Groat Road and 111 Avenue

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early this morning, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2016 at the intersection of Groat Road and 111 Avenue.

At approximately 8:20 a.m., West Division officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. It was reported that a woman was walking southbound on the east side of Groat Road, across 111 Avenue, when she was struck in a marked crosswalk. The male driver of a Ford pickup was travelling southbound on Groat Road, before turning east on 111 Avenue, when the vehicle struck the woman. The 81-year-old female pedestrian succumbed to her injuries en route to hospital.

Alcohol or speed is not believed to be factors in this collision and charges have not been laid at this time.

The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit continues to investigate.

This is Edmonton’s fourth traffic fatality of 2016.

Anyone who witnessed the collision 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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2014 RABBIT HILL ROAD PEDESTRIAN FATALITY

A 22-year-old Edmonton man is facing charges in connection with the 2014 hit-and-run death of a pedestrian in southwest Edmonton.

It is alleged the vehicle Sahil Arora was driving struck and killed a 46-year-old man on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, on Rabbit Hill Road. It is believed the male pedestrian was walking from the southeast corner to the southwest corner in a marked crosswalk at Hodgson Boulevard when he was struck by a vehicle.

The investigation culminated with the arrest of Arora last week, thanks in part to an observant member of the public and some persistent police work undertaken by investigators.

“We were able to identify the vehicle thanks to a tip from the public, eventually locating the accused overseas, and he agree to return to Canada to face the charges,” explained Sgt. Brad Harsch, who has been investigating the pedestrian fatality over the last 16 months.

“The deceased’s family has been living this nightmare for the last year and half. Hopefully, in some small way, this will bring a level of closure for his wife and two children,” said Harsch.

Arora is charged with hit and run causing death and dangerous driving causing death.

Background:
A 46-year-old man died following injuries sustained during an Oct. 5^th 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 succumbed to his injuries.

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Autopsy results confirm latest death is a homicide

The Medical Examiner has confirmed that William John Patterson, 37, died from gun-shot wounds with the manner of death being homicide.

Homicide Section detectives continue to investigate.

Police encourage anyone with information about this incident 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.

Background:

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in the early morning hours last Sunday, at a residence in southwest Edmonton.

Southwest Division patrol members responded to a weapons complaint call at approximately 4:55 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, near Chappelle Drive and Claxton. A male was taken to hospital with gun-shot wounds, where he succumbed to his injuries.

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Quick-thinking Samaritan aides officer in midst of assault

Last week a brave, young stranger did what many bystanders wouldn’t.

Const. Sasa Novakovic, with the Edmonton Police Service Northwest Traffic Unit, was working last Wednesday (Feb. 17, 2016) when he observed a male and female jaywalking across four-lanes of rush-hour traffic. Concerned for their safety, in the busy area of 111 Avenue and 95A Street, Const. Novakovic asked the individuals to return back to the side of the street they had crossed from.

When Const. Novakovic was able to approach the individuals and ask for their names, the male suspect, Gabriel Dumont, refused to comply with the officer’s request and was advised he would be arrested for obstruction. As Dumont continued to be uncooperative, Const. Novakovic attempted to arrest him, but was instead assaulted while Dumont’s female acquaintance fled the scene.

During the assault, a Good Samaritan named Eugene DeRose was driving by and witnessed the attack. He immediately stopped his vehicle in the middle of the road and ran over to pull Dumont off of Const. Novakovic, who was on the ground. Luckily, DeRose was able to hold Dumont down until the constable got back on his feet and made the arrest.

“I acted on pure adrenaline,” says DeRose. “I saw what was taking place… and without even thinking, I knew I had to jump in to prevent things from getting worse. I’m just glad I was able to help.”

Gabriel William Dumont, 27, has since been charged with obstructing a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, assaulting a peace officer and was issued a ticket for jaywalking ($250). Dumont is expected to make his next court appearance on March 4, 2016.

“As a police officer, you never expect an innocent bystander to take the law into their own hands,” says Const. Novakovic. “In this particular case, my family and I will be forever grateful for Eugene’s courageous act. He deserves to be commended. This truly attests to the relationship and mutual respect the Edmonton Police Service has with the community.” 

Const. Novakovic is nominating DeRose for a Citizen Award through the Edmonton Police Commission in hopes of further recognizing him.

The Edmonton Police Commission Citizen Award acknowledges citizens who have demonstrated exemplary bravery by intervening in a crime in progress, assisting EPS in apprehending an offender or coming to the aid of a victim, and in doing so have prevented injury, trauma or death. Their meritorious actions have assisted the police in making our community a safer place to live, work and visit.

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Pair arrested in Calgary in connection with alleged western Canadian online dating frauds

Two men are facing numerous charges in connection with an online dating scam that allegedly saw multiple male complainants across Western Canada defrauded of tens-of-thousands of dollars from their bank accounts.

In a joint operation, Edmonton Police Service Cyber Crimes Investigative Detail and Technological Crimes Unit and members of the Calgary police, arrested two men Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at two separate of southwest Calgary residences.

It is alleged that Mourad Aytour, 42, and Saed Teeti, 36, (see photos below) targeted multiple male complainants on dating sites frequented by older gay males. They would then establish relationships with these men, before observing pin codes they used and stealing debit and credit cards from the complainants. In one instance, it is alleged that an elderly complainant was drugged using GHB.

Working together, the two accused are alleged to have stolen more than $80,000 from the bank accounts of eight Alberta male complainants – four in Edmonton and four in Calgary - beginning in 2015.

Aytour and Teeti are currently charged with eight counts each of fraud and theft, and numerous additional charges are pending.

Investigators also believe there may be other victims who have yet to come forward to police across Alberta and throughout the Greater Vancouver area.

Investigators are encouraging any other Edmonton and area residents that may have come into contact with Aytour and/or Teeti, to 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.

Anyone who may have come into contact with the two accused who reside in and around the Calgary area should contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.
 
Anyone who may have come into contact with the two accused who reside in and around the Greater Vancouver area should contact the Vancouver Police Department at 604-717-3321. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.

The EPS Cyber Crimes Unit focuses on criminal activities in cyberspace that are often complex and international in scope, where the evidence is transient and spread across multiple jurisdictions.

In order to address these challenges, the EPS Cyber Crimes Unit requires multi-jurisdictional cooperation and engagement with the public, while integrating new technical tools with traditional policing measures.

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Note: Calgary media should contact 403-428-7979 for additional information.
Note: Vancouver media should contact 604-717-2680 for additional information.

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Police seek public’s assistance in identifying woman who attempted to assist homicide victim near new arena

Autopsy results have confirmed that a 41-year-old city man died of a gun-shot wound inflicted early Sunday morning near the construction site of the new downtown arena.

The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy Monday, which confirmed that Darren Douglas Sinner, 41, of Edmonton, died from a gun-shot wound with the manner of death being homicide.

Police believe the incident may have stemmed from a brief verbal exchange between Sinner and the suspect(s).

Investigators are trying to identify a female who assisted Baccarat Casino Security personnel in administering first aid to Sinner. It’s believed this individual may have information that could assist homicide detectives with their investigation.

Police encourage anyone who may have heard or seen anything in the area of 104 Avenue and 101 Street at around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 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.

Background:
Downtown Division patrol members responded to a 911 call for assistance at approximately 12:30 a.m. today, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, near 101 Street and 104 Avenue. It was reported to police that a male in his 40’s was rushed to hospital by paramedics, following an altercation with a group of people.

The complainant has since died in hospital. Police are attempting to identify the individuals who may have provided aid to the complainant.

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Police investigating suspicious death in southwest Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a suspicious death that occurred early Sunday morning at a residence in southwest Edmonton.

Southwest Division patrol members responded to a weapons complaint call at approximately 4:55 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, near Chappelle Drive and Claxton. A male was taken to hospital with gun-shot wounds, where he succumbed to his injuries.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday morning (Feb. 23, 2016). 

Police encourage anyone with information about this incident 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 investigating suspicious death near new arena

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a suspicious death that occurred early Sunday morning in the city’s downtown area.

Downtown Division patrol members responded to a 911 call for assistance at approximately 12:35 a.m. today, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. It was reported to police that a male in his 40’s was rushed to hospital by paramedics, following an altercation with another individual(s).

The complainant has since died in hospital.

An autopsy has yet to be scheduled, and no further details will be released until next of kin have been notified.

Police encourage anyone with information about this incident 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 release composite sketch of suspect in alleged sexual assault

The Edmonton Police Service is releasing a composite sketch of a suspect connected to an alleged sexual assault.

On Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, it was reported that two individuals met on a social media website and made arrangements to meet at a hotel on Gateway Boulevard. The male and female met in a hotel room between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., where the male allegedly robbed and sexually assaulted the female.

The suspect has been described to police as a mixed-race male between the ages of 32 to 35-years-old with grey-green eyes, approximately 5’9” to 5’10” tall with a large build. He has facial hair, and a neck tattoo (possibly a sports logo). The suspect was wearing black clothing, a black hat and white shoes with lime green trim.

 

Anyone who has information 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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High school students learn about the dangers of fentanyl

EPS School Resource Officers are making presentations to Edmonton high school students about the dangers of fentanyl in hopes of preventing future overdoses and deaths.

 

“We really need to get the message out about fentanyl to high school students because the 17-to-25-year-olds are some of the hardest hit,” said Constable Cherie Jerebic, School Resource Officer (SRO).  “We know the message will not stop there, these students will continue the conversation at home with their friends, parents and family.”

 

Constable Jerebic, the Austin O’Brian High School SRO, begins the first of the presentations to approximately 870 students at her school on Feb. 11, 2016.  Over the next few months, SROs will deliver the presentation to approximately 29,000 students at 21 Edmonton high schools.

 

Post 2010, as more and more people were becoming addicted to illegally-obtained oxycodone, provincial governments began to tighten control over the drug making it harder to get on the street.  Predictably, criminals found a market.  Fentanyl is now as easy to purchase on the street as marijuana. This synthetic opiate is usually sold in pill form, but has recently been detected in other street drugs.  Like many street drugs, illegal fentanyl is being manufactured in home labs where quality control is nonexistent.

 

Fentanyl is an opioid narcotic 100 times more toxic than morphine; a dose the size of two grains of salt can be lethal.  What makes this killer particularly sinister is that drug dealers may, or may not, tell the buyer there is fentanyl in the product.  Many youth take fentanyl unknowingly, and many pay the ultimate price.    

 

According to Alberta Health Services, fentanyl killed 272 people in 2015.  The number of deaths from the drug has more than tripled since 2014, while in 2012 it was linked directly to only six deaths.

 

Fentanyl overdose may be the single largest public health threat in Alberta.  Fentanyl is highly addictive and overdose occurs both with first-time users and long-term addicts; however, this outcome is preventable.

 

Constable Jerebic adds “Little green apples, fenties, greenies, eighties, shady eighties, and fake oxy are all candy-coated street names for a killer drug that is readily available to our youth.  EPS wants to make every effort to provide accurate information to youth about the risks of fentanyl, so they can make good decisions when knowingly or unknowingly encountering this very dangerous drug.” 

 

For more information on fentanyl, including prevention resources, please visit www.drugsfool.ca.

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Multiple transit shelters damaged during mischief spree in south Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the perpetrator(s) responsible for damaging 14 ETS transit shelters in southwest Edmonton last Saturday.

Sometime during the early morning hours on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, 14 transit shelters were damaged with at least one pane of glass broken on each.

The perpetrator(s) damaged shelters along 109 Street, between 72 Avenue and Whyte Avenue, before targeting additional shelters on Whyte Avenue between 109 and 83 streets.  Transit shelters were also damaged south and north of Whyte Avenue on 83 Street and along Connors Road.

Damage to the transit shelters is estimated at more than $6,000.

Police encourage anyone with information regarding this expensive act of mischief 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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Downtown Division investigation leads to $100,000 drug-related seizure

The Edmonton Police Service seized nearly $100,000 in drugs and paraphernalia last week from a residence in downtown Edmonton; two individuals are now facing drug-related charges.

Downtown Division Beat officers conducted an investigation that culminated on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 with the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the area of 95 Street and 105 Avenue. The seized items, with a street value of nearly $100,000, include:

• 86 grams of marijuana
• 2.5 grams of methamphetamine
• Approximately 10,000 various prescription pills, including oxycontin and dilaudid
• Multiple cellular phones
• Two scales and multiple drug bags
• Replica firearm

 

A man and a woman were arrested on the property without incident.

Louis Cook, 54, and Tammy Severight, 40, are charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (x16), possession of stolen property under $5,000 and possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to public.

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Police seek public’s assistance in identifying persons of interest in armed B&E

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in connection with an armed residential break and enter in southwest Edmonton in January.

Southwest patrol members responded to a call for assistance at a suite on Mullen Place in the neighbourhood of MacTaggart, at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016.

It was reported that a male and female complainant were bound and had property stolen, while the third, a male complainant, was bound and assaulted suffering serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Investigators believe this was a targeted incident.

The identification of the two female persons of interest seen in the attached surveillance photos would assist detectives with their investigation.

Police encourage anyone with information about these two persons of interest and/or this incident 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 investigating armed robbery at convenience store

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a report of an armed robbery earlier today at a convenience store in northeast Edmonton.

Just after midnight, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, it was reported that two masked males with firearms entered a convenience store in the area of 40 Street and Hermitage Road. An employee was assaulted during this event which resulted in serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

A third suspect (female) was also involved in this incident. The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and other store products.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect #1: Aboriginal or Caucasian male, slim build and about six feet tall. He was wearing a black jacket, blue pants, white runners, and a black mask.

Suspect #2: Aboriginal or Caucasian male with an average build and about 5’8” to 5’10” tall. He was wearing a black jacket with a grey hoody, grey sweat pants and a black mask.

Suspect#3: Female, short and stocky and was wearing a hoody.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect 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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Fatal single-vehicle collision on Anthony Henday

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early this morning on the Anthony Henday.

West Division responded to a single-vehicle collision just after 2 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. It was reported that a 58-year-old male was driving a 2014 Honda Civic northbound on the Anthony Henday when the vehicle struck a bridge support at 87 Avenue. The male driver was pronounced deceased on scene.

Speed is believed to be a factor in the collision. The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit continues to investigate.

This is Edmonton’s third traffic fatality in 2016.

Anyone who witnessed the collision 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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Priest charged in connection with alleged historic sexual assaults

The Edmonton Police Service has charged an Anglican priest in connection to allegations of historical sexual assaults.

In September 2015, the Edmonton Police Service commenced an investigation into reports of sexual assaults that had allegedly occurred at the Edmonton Youth Development Centre during the 1980s.

It was reported that Father Gordon William Dominey sexually assaulted five complainants, who were youth at the time of the alleged incidents, while he was employed at the incarceration facility from 1985-89.

Police also believe there may be additional victims and witnesses. Investigators are asking anyone with information about “Father Gord” to come forward and contact the Edmonton Police Service.

The EPS arrested the accused without incident on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, in Coquitlam with the assistance of the Coquitlam RCMP.

Gordon William Dominey, 63, is facing charges of sexual assault (x5) and gross indecency (x5).

    

Gordon William Dominey, 1980s (left) and 2016 (right)

Anyone who has information 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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EPS lays six charges related to barricaded incident in west Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service has laid six charges related to an incident that occurred in west Edmonton that transpired over 12 hours in January 2016.

A 31-year-old Edmonton man who barricaded himself in a residence has been charged with assault, intimidation, careless use/storage/possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm in a motor vehicle, unauthorized possession of a firearm and flight from police.

Background

On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, around 10:45 p.m. the EPS received a call to check on the welfare of a man.

It was reported that a man allegedly had a weapon and was driving a vehicle. The EPS located the suspect vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however the vehicle fled police.

A criminal flight response was initiated and with the assistance of Air-1, a man was observed running from the vehicle into a residence in the area of 90 Avenue and 154 Street. 

EPS specialized resources, including the Negotiators Unit, maintained communication with the 31-year-old barricaded man. During the occurrence, police took public safety measures and notified near-by residents and alerted schools in the area.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 officers apprehended the lone male in the residence without incident.

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Arson detectives investigate suspicious parkade fire

The Edmonton Police Service Arson Unit is investigating a suspicious residential parkade fire that occurred over the weekend.

On Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, Edmonton Fire Rescue called the EPS to investigate a suspicious fire that occurred between 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the area of 98 Street and 84 Avenue.

Investigators believe a 2015 white Ford F150 was deliberately set on fire in a residential parkade. The fire also damaged two other vehicles (1991 GMC Sierra and a 1998 Dodge Caliber) and the parkade. No injuries were reported.

Anyone who has information about this incident 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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