Homicide detectives investigating suspicious death in parkade

Homicide Section detectives are investigating a suspicious death near 103 Avenue and 103 Street in the city’s downtown core.

Homicide Section detectives were called out to a downtown mall parkade at approximately 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, after a body was discovered in a nearby stairwell.



Details, including gender of the deceased, have yet to be determined.

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

5th Annual McCauley Cup today

Downtown Division police officers will be lacing up their skates for a friendly game of hockey at the McCauley ice rink this afternoon.

Today’s game (Friday, Dec. 27, 2013) marks the 5^th annual McCauley Cup. The hockey game was originally introduced by a Downtown Beat police officer who wanted to bridge the gap between themselves and the community. Since, the game has grown in popularity and no matter the weather; youth from the neighbourhood are always ready to showcase their new skills to the police officers and spectators.

“Every year there are more and more youth on the ice playing against the officers,” says Sgt. David Kabyn of Downtown Division and organizer of the McCauley Cup “We want to continue to build on those positive relationships and get to know the kids and the community.”

The puck drops at 2 p.m. at the McCauley outdoor skating rink, located at 96 Street and 108 Avenue. All media are invited to the game for photo/video opportunities.

Players and visitors will be able to enjoy a bonfire. Hot drinks and snacks will be provided. United Cycle has again donated hockey jerseys to use during the game.

All spectators are encouraged to bring a non-perishable donation to the Edmonton Food Bank.

EPS would like to thank the Edmonton Police Foundation and the McCauley Community League for their support in the 5^th Annual McCauley Cup.

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

Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death at Remand Centre

Homicide Section detectives are investigating the suspicious death of an inmate that occurred at the Edmonton Remand Centre on Christmas Eve.

Homicide detectives were called out to the Remand Centre at approximately 8:50 p.m. last night. Although the investigation is preliminary at this time, witnesses told police an altercation occurred between two inmates in a cell.



Paramedics were subsequently called out and treated the male victim, who was pronounced dead on scene shortly thereafter. An autopsy has not yet been scheduled.



Details regarding the deceased will not be made available until next of kin are notified.

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

Suspect arrested, charged for voyeurism incident

The Edmonton Police Service has arrested and charged an Edmonton man in connection with an alleged voyeurism incident that occurred recently in an Edmonton Public Library bathroom. Antonio Petraglia, 47, is charged with voyeurism in relation to an incident that occurred Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in the women’s bathroom at the Lois Hole Library in Callingwood.



Police arrested Petraglia at the same library Dec. 15, 2013, after witnesses identified the suspect from a photo released by EPS last week.



Background:

A voyeurism incident is alleged to have occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in the women’s washroom at the Lois Hole Library, 176 Street and 69 Avenue. It was reported to police that the suspect, an elderly male, followed a 19-year-old female into the women’s bathroom at the library.



The complainant then noticed the male suspect on the floor peering up at her, while in the adjacent stall. The suspect fled the scene, after the complainant began yelling at him.



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

EPS School Resource Officers serve up holiday cheer to students

Members of the Edmonton Police Service’s School Resource Officer Unit will deliver some Christmas cheer to the students at LY Cairns School Dec. 19, helping to serve a Christmas meal to students over the lunch hour. “This is the only Christmas turkey dinner some of these children will receive,” said Sgt. Kelly Rosnau, of the EPS School Resource Officer Unit. “Our officers consider it an honour to be involved in this meaningful event, which is made possible through the generosity of the LY Cairns staff who fund it.”



Approximately 20 members of the SRO Unit, who are normally deployed throughout Edmonton’s school system, will gather at LY Cairns, adorn aprons and serve up a hearty Christmas lunch to the students beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Students will enjoy Christmas music and carolling, while interracting with EPS members.



Media are welcome to attend. LY Cairns School is located at 10510 45 Ave.



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

Police lay murder charge in physical altercation that led to death

The Edmonton Police Service has laid a murder charge in connection with a death that occurred after a physical altercation that occurred on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013.

An autopsy took place this morning on 32-year-old Joseph Sharmen Yellowbird, however, the cause of death is pending toxicology results.

Homicide detectives have charged Stefan Bryan Johnson, 27, with second degree murder.

There were no weapons involved, and the two men were not known to each other.

Background

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a death that occurred in Mill Woods early this morning.

On Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, police were called to the parking lot of a bar shortly after 2 a.m. in the area of Knottwood Road East and Mill Woods Road South, after a physical altercation took place.

EMS treated and transported a 32-year-old male to hospital, where he died shortly thereafter.

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

Police locate missing senior

The RCMP safely located the missing 76-year-old senior near Pierce Lake, Saskatchewan around 3:30 p.m. today.

The Edmonton Police Service thanks all media outlets and the public for their assistance in this matter.

Background:

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

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

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