Officers investigating shooting in north Edmonton

EPS Northeast Division patrol officers are investigating a shooting which was reported at approximately 1:20 p.m. today (Tuesday, June 7, 2016).

A resident near the scene called police, reporting that a man had been shot in the area of 70 Street and 149 Avenue.

 

When officers arrived they found an injured man in his late 20s. The victim was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Officers continue to search for the suspects, who reportedly left the scene in a 4-door beige-coloured vehicle with a tinted rear window. Forensics officers were called out to the scene to gather evidence.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the suspects is asked to call 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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Police release photo and information regarding witnesses to northeast homicide

The Edmonton Police Service continues to investigate the homicide of Gherezghiher (Gary) Yemane that occurred in northeast Edmonton on May 27; Homicide Section detectives are looking to the public for assistance in identifying potential witnesses to the murder.

The EPS responded to a report of shots fired near Ozerna Road, between 69 Street and 165 Avenue, at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016. Northeast Division officers responded and found Gary Yemane, 63, lying on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds. He was declared deceased at the scene.

Homicide Section detectives are releasing information regarding vehicles seen in the area around the time of the shooting in hopes witnesses and citizens with information will contact police.

The first witness vehicle was seen in the area of Ozerna Road just before the shooting occurred. The vehicle is described as a black, four-door sedan with tinted windows – believed to be a Dodge Charger.

The black sedan pictured above is a different vehicle than the black vehicle that was reportedly observed travelling southbound on Ozerna Road at the time of the incident (driven by an East Indian male in his late 20s or early 30s). Police are seeking information on both of these vehicles and occupants.

The second witness vehicle is dark-coloured and was seen on Ozerna Road just after the shooting. It is reported the vehicle stopped one or two houses north of the scene and parked facing northbound on the east curb. Police believe one person exited the vehicle and walked in the direction of where the victim was found. Officers are looking to speak with this individual.

Police are also looking to speak with a woman who was wearing a light-coloured hijab and was driving a cream-coloured van or SUV. She allegedly spoke with other citizens at the scene after the shooting took place.

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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First degree murder suspect arrested in west Edmonton

A 22-year-old man wanted on Alberta-wide warrant for first degree murder in connection to the April 2016 death of Nikita Lee Healy was arrested Thursday afternoon by the Edmonton Police Service.

Nikita Lee Healy, 26, was found deceased in a residential suite in the area of 110 Avenue and 84 Street on Wednesday, Apr. 20, 2016. The Edmonton Medical Examiner determined she died from a gunshot wound – the city’s 19^th homicide of 2016.

EPS Homicide Section connected Wacey Dillon Boudreau, 22, to Healy’s death. An Alberta-wide warrant was issued for his arrest for first degree murder, numerous firearm-related charges and breach of release conditions.

On Thursday, June 2, 2016 at approximately 12 p.m., officers from West Division were conducting proactive patrols in the area of 124 Street and 116 Avenue where they came across a man consuming alcohol in the bushes. He was identified as Wacey Boudreau, arrested on warrant without incident and found in possession of a firearm.

Wacey Boudreau is facing 36 charges in total, including first degree murder, multiple firearm-related offences (using a firearm in commission of offence, pointing a firearm and attempted robbery using a firearm), forcible confinement and 15 counts of breach of recognizance.

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Warrants issued following a series of home break and enters

Police are seeking assistance from the public in locating three individuals who are alleged to have entered homes through attached garages while the occupants were sleeping.

In the early morning hours on Thursday, June 2, 2016, four separate homes in the West Edmonton were entered after the suspects used garage door openers found within parked vehicles. It is alleged the suspects then gained entry to both the garage and the interior of the homes to obtain items such as wallets, keys and electronics.

West Division officers have already located some of the stolen property as a result of follow-up investigations, including search warrants at five locations this morning (Sat., June 4, 2016). While the investigation continues, arrest warrants have now been issued for the following individuals:

 

 

Robert Paul Allard, 28

 

  Laetitia Angelique Acera, 23

 

  Sean Robert Gullick, 23

 

Police allege these three individuals are part of a group that carried out the break and enters to obtain property with particular focus on credit cards, ID and other banking information. A fourth person who is linked to the group was arrested on Friday (June 3, 2016). A 28-year-old British Columbia woman is now facing charges of possession of stolen property for her alleged involvement. The group are believed to have travelled from lower mainland BC and were frequenting Edmonton-area hotels and motels since mid-May.

Police urge the public to always lock vehicles, and secure or remove portable garage door openers if the vehicle is parked outside of a garage.

"This serves as opportunity to reinforce our role in crime prevention," says Constable Jordan Veasey. “As part of your nightly routine, ensure you lock all doors that give access to your home; and this includes the one that leads to and from your attached garage.”

 

Anyone with information about these individuals or their current whereabouts is asked 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.

 

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Police seek public's assistance locating missing woman

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman who was last seen in downtown Edmonton on Sunday night.

 

Amber Wilson, 30, was last seen in the area of 102 Street and 100 Avenue at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016.

 

 MISSING: Amber Wilson, 30

 

Wilson is described as Caucasian, approximately 5'1" tall, weighing 105 lbs., with brown shoulder length hair, and green eyes.  She has eyeglasses and was last seen wearing a blue pullover sweater and grey pajama pants.

 

Anyone who has information about this individual’s whereabouts 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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Officers to enforce zero tolerance policy on “The Ave” this summer

Officers walking the beat on Whyte Avenue this summer want visitors to have fun and enjoy one of the city’s favourite gathering spots. “One of the main attractions of any large, metropolitan city like Edmonton is it’s entertainment district. We are blessed to have a wonderful place like Whyte Avenue, which brings so many segments of our city together to enjoy some shopping, a meal or a night out with family and friends.

“For the most part, people do behave themselves while on Whyte Avenue, though there are some individuals who repeatedly tend to cross the line and compromise the safety of others – including officers, said EPS Insp. Erik Johnson, of the service’s Southwest Division.

“This type of behavior won’t be tolerated.”

As such, the Edmonton Police Service has sought and received the Crown Prosecutor’s blessing to impose “Area Restrictions”, as a bail condition for repeat offenders who initiate trouble on Whyte Avenue.

“Our beat officers spend a lot of time on the Avenue, and take pride in building relationships with both visitors and the business owners along Whyte,” said Const. Ryan Ferry, of the EPS Hospitality Policing Unit. “The Area Restrictions bail condition gives Scona Beat officers another tool to help enhance our crime and offender management efforts on The Ave.”

The new Whyte Avenue Area Restriction condition will cover the area between 109 Street to 99 Street, and a two-block radius north and south of 82 Avenue. Disorderly conduct continues to keep officers busy, accounting for 46 per cent of all incidents responded to on Whyte Avenue (2016 YTD).  

“These are the types of incidents, which usually involve intoxicated individuals, that we’re going to be clamping down on,” said Ferry. “We also depend on the cooperation of business owners to properly manage their clientele to ensure everyone has a memorable experience on Whyte.



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EPS youth cadets recognized for their service to the community

The Edmonton Police Service is recognizing 48 police cadets at a special award ceremony for their leadership skills, hard work, and commitment to the community over the past year.

 

Deputy Chief Brian Simpson will be presenting service awards to each cadet as well as awards for: leadership, fitness, dress and deportment, leading by example, and for exemplary dedication.

 

“Having always wanted to become a police officer, I saw cadets as a form of an extended job interview,” says Recruit Const. Jack Klick, who is currently in Recruit Training Class #137 and was a former police cadet.  “It allowed me so many opportunities to absorb EPS values, such as integrity, teamwork and altruism.  It has prepared me to give my best throughout my recruit training.”

 

The EPS Cadets program is open to youth ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in law enforcement and want to make a difference in their community.  Every week cadets learn about policing and crime prevention, participate in educational and recreational activities, and volunteer at police and community events.  Cadets also learn effective leadership skills, gain confidence, and build positive relationships that last a lifetime.

 

The Cadets program traces its roots back to 1979 when the Edmonton Police Service joined with Scouts Canada to form the 189^th Venturer Company.  The purpose was to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.  In 1990, the Venturers became the EPS Cadets, an independent program sponsored and funded by the police service and parents and guardians of participants.  

 

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