Suspect facing multiple weapon charges, after cache of arms uncovered

A 25-year-old Edmonton man is facing multiple firearm-related charges, after officers discovered a cache of ammunition and artillery in a converted bus where the suspect was residing in West Edmonton.

Downtown and West Division members initially converged on the converted bus near 97 Avenue and 199 Street at approximately 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014, after receiving a complaint regarding alleged threats made by a suspect at that location.



Upon arrival, officers discovered numerous loaded handguns and military-grade arms, including M-14 and Chinese SKS rifles and over-capacity magazines.

Yannick Desnoyers, 25, is charged with careless use/storage of a firearm, restricted weapon (x12), possession of a prohibited, restricted and loaded weapon (x3), careless use/storage of a firearm, weapon or ammunition (x3) and several other firearm-related charges.

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Driving home the message: no need for speed

Safe driving is a top priority for the Edmonton Police Service as motorists gear up for the May-long weekend.

Last weekend, Edmonton lost two young females in fatal collisions. Citizens have control of the road – there is no need for speed.

This week marks the annual Canada Road Safety Week that runs from May 13-19, 2014. Law enforcement agencies throughout the country will be out on the road promoting safe driving practices.

Canada Road Safety Week is an initiative reminding drivers to make conscious safety decisions whenever they get behind the wheel. This enforcement-driven campaign is designed to increase public awareness and provide education on the importance of safe driving behaviours.

Targeted enforcement during Canada Road Safety Week will focus on:

Impaired driving

• Seatbelt and child restraint use


• Aggressive driving (i.e. speeding, stop sign infractions, running red lights)


• Distracted driving


• Motorcycle safety

“The Edmonton Police Service encourages you to drive safely on our roadways. We often see preventable serious injury collisions and tragic traffic fatalities over long weekends,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Gary Lamont with EPS Traffic Section. “Last year in Edmonton, there were over 3,200 injuries and 26 fatalities from collisions. Many of these could have been prevented with safe driving practices.”

From May 13-20, 2013, there were 2,482 tickets issued in Edmonton during Canada Road Safety Week. Of those, 1,136 were for speeding, 70 for seatbelt violations, and 232 were for other hazardous moving violations. There were also 59 impaired driving arrests and 18 roadside suspensions.

Roadway safety also affects pedestrians and cyclists. In 2013, one cyclist and nine pedestrian fatal collisions occurred in Edmonton. In total, there were 177 collisions involving cyclists and 298 collisions involving pedestrians last year.

“Everyone using the roadways – whether it is drivers, pedestrians or cyclists – all have a responsibility to keep themselves and each other safe,” says Lamont. “Take your time and put safety first. There is no need to speed in our community.”

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Microsoft virus scam costs 84-year-old $175,000

“Senior citizens are being targeted with scams both over the phone and on-line,” says Economic Crimes Detective Bill Allen.

In support of Crime Prevention Week 2014, Detective Allen will be available to discuss this case, as well as others:

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

2:00 p.m.

EPS Economic Crimes Office

12308 – 111 Avenue, Inglewood Plaza)

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Grande Prairie man arrested on Canada-wide warrants in connection with Jan. 22nd fatal collision

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Grande Prairie earlier this week on Canada-wide warrants in connection with a fatal collision in Edmonton on Jan. 22, 2104, that cost one man his life.

Ryan Richard Wilneff, 28, of Grande Prairie, was arrested in that northwestern Alberta city Thursday afternoon. He is charged with impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, possession of a controlled substance, four breach of probation (x4).


Canada-wide warrants were issued for Wilneff’s arrest, after he fled an Edmonton hospital, where he had been taken, following a high speed, single-vehicle collision on Gateway Blvd and 61 Avenue in the early morning hours on Jan. 22. A 28-year-old passenger that was travelling in the vehicle at the time of the collision was killed.


Wilneff has since been returned to Edmonton and is remanded until his bail hearing, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2014.

Background:

A 28-year-old male was driving a Jeep Wrangler northbound on Gateway Boulevard at 2 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2014, when the vehicle reportedly veered off the road between 60 and 61 Avenue, knocking down a light standard, continuing through a parking lot and striking several billboards and trees in its path, before colliding head-on into the cement/brick wall of a business. Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors.

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Swatting incident in Southeast Division

On Thursday, Apr. 24, 2014 just after 11 p.m. the Edmonton Police Service responded to a weapons complaint at a residence in the area of 67 Street and 101A Avenue.

Southeast Division patrol officers, Tactical Section, Canine Unit, Air-one, the Duty Officer and EMS responded to the address and set up a Command Post to safely resolve the situation.

The investigation revealed the residents were victims of a prank known as “swatting.”

Swatting is a false report given to 911 emergency services about a serious incident often involving weapons, and giving the illusion of lives at risk. Often these calls occur within the video gaming sphere and can make it difficult to find out where the call originates from.

“This is a crime of public mischief,” says Insp. Regan James. “These false calls can put a significant strain on emergency services and resources and affect other legitimate calls for service.”

Police continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about this incident or persons responsible 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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Police locate missing 11-year-old girl

The Edmonton Police Service has located the 11-year-old girl who was reported missing earlier today. EPS Downtown Division Patrol officers located the girl after receiving a call from a member of the public who had seen the girl walking in the downtown area. The girl was found unharmed and has been returned to family. No other information is available at this time.



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EPS Hate Crime Detail investigating swastika incident

The Edmonton Police Service Hate Crime Detail is investigating an incident involving a burning swastika that occurred in the early-morning hours Monday in southwest Edmonton.

Southwest Division patrol members responded to an area just south of the Anthony Henday on a hillside by the Rabbit Hill Road intersection, after receiving a call from the Edmonton Fire Rescue just after midnight, April 21, 2014.



Upon arrival, patrol members found a large swastika, approximately 10 feet wide by 10 feet tall, that was attached to a 15-foot high wooden post. Firefighters had already successfully extinguished the burning sign, prior to the arrival of EPS members.



The EPS Hate Crime Detail has since taken over the investigation.



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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