Police seek public's assistance in locating missing senior

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in locating a 76-year-old-man who was reported missing yesterday.

Gerald Kukurba was last seen driving northbound on 97 Street at 167 Avenue at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013. Kukurba's vehicle is described as a 1991 dark blue Chrysler Dynasty with the Alberta licence plate UNP 723.

Police believe Kukurba maybe disoriented and unable to find his way home.

Kukurba is described as a Caucasian male; 5'7" tall, with grey hair, and a moustache. He was wearing a blue jacket, and blue work pants.

Police are asking anyone who may have information about the missing senior's whereabouts or his vehicle to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/kukurbamissing.aspx

Police seek witness to fatal hit-and-run

The Major Collision Investigation Section of the Edmonton Police Service is seeking a potential female witness to a fatal hit-and-run that occurred downtown 10 days ago.

On Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, a 25-year-old male was struck and killed by a white van in the area of 105 Avenue and 102 Street. The van fled the scene.

The female at the scene is described as Aboriginal, approximately 20 - 35 years old, with average build and dark medium length hair. At the time of the incident she was wearing glasses, a black sweatshirt with a white Adidas symbol on the front, a white winter jacket with hood and was carrying a small black backpack.

Police would like to speak to the woman in the event she witnessed anything valuable that could assist the on-going investigation.

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 www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.







from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/policeseek.aspx

West Division members arrest suspect preying on seniors with assistance of WEM personnel

Police have arrested a male suspect believed to be responsible for impersonating family members and repair men to gain access to the suites of senior citizens living in retirement homes.

Edmonton Police Service members responded to a call from West Edmonton Mall security personnel last night, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013. Mall security members recognized Preston Lee Carpenter, 29, from a photo released to the public earlier in the day.



Security officials with a keen eye spotted Carpenter walking through WEM and quickly contacted police, who responded and arrested the suspect.



Carpenter is facing charges of forgery (x2), unlawfully in a dwelling and mischief.



Background:

Southwest patrol members responded to four calls involving two retirement homes since Monday, Nov. 25, 2013; the first in the Garneau area, the second in the neighbourhood of Glastonbury.



In the most recent incident that occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on Dec. 5, the suspect claimed to be the grandson of a resident, in an attempt to gain access to the building. In the Nov. 25 incident, it is alleged the suspect posed as a maintenance man and gained access to a 95-year-old resident’s suite, where a cabinet was broken into and items stolen.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/westdivision.aspx

Officer charged with assault

A sworn member with the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) was charged with assault on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013.

Det. Thomas Wilson, a 25 year member with the EPS has been charged with one count of assault under Section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada. This relates to a matter that occurred in April of 2011 between the accused and an EPS subordinate.

This charge follows an investigation by the EPS Professional Standards Branch which was subsequently reviewed by Alberta Justice.

The detective has been relieved from duty without pay as a result of this charge, and another unrelated internal incident that is currently under investigation by the EPS.

As this matter is before the courts, we cannot comment on the file until the legal proceedings have concluded.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/PSBCharge.aspx

West Division front counter to relocate from Dec. 9 – 21, 2013.

As a result of construction work, the front counter of West Division will be closed from Monday, December 9, 2013 until Saturday, December 21, 2013. Members of the Public who require police assistance can go to the Summerlea Station located on the lower level at Entrance 32 in Phase I of West Edmonton Mall. A customer parking lot is available adjacent to the station in lot 32.

The front counter at Summerlea will be open to the public from 8 a.m. until 8p.m. seven days a week.

Citizens can also report a number of crimes such as minor damage to property, minor damage to a vehicle, lost property, theft from a vehicle under $5,000 and theft of property under $5,000 online at www.edmontonpolice.ca.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/WestDivisionfrontcountertorelocate.aspx

Pedestrian dies days after being struck by fleeing van

A 25-year-old male critically injured in a hit-and-run earlier in the week has died.

Downtown Division patrol officers responded to a pedestrian hit-and-run collision at 1:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 in the area of 102 Street and 105 Avenue. The critically injured male, from Wabasca, AB, was treated and transferred to hospital with life-saving injuries. He died three days later.

Police continue to look for the driver of the van that struck the male pedestrian. The van was subsequently located without the driver.



The investigation is still being led by the Major Collision Investigation Section. This is the 25^th traffic fatality of 2013.



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 www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.



from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/HitandRunDeath.aspx

Van flees scene; man hit in critical condition

Police are looking for the driver of a van that struck a male pedestrian early this morning, Dec. 2, 2013, leaving the man in critical condition.

Downtown Division patrol officers responded to a pedestrian hit and run call at 1:30 a.m. in the area of 102 Street and 105 Avenue.

A 25-year-old male had been reportedly struck by a white van which fled the scene. The male pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.



The van was subsequently located without the driver.



The investigation is being led by the Major Collision Investigation Section.



Anyone who has knowledge 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 www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/HitandRunDowntownCritical.aspx