EPS investigating early morning fatal single vehicle collision

The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a traffic fatality involving a single vehicle that occurred this morning.

On Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, just before 1 a.m., the Edmonton Police Service responded to a single vehicle collision. A vehicle was travelling westbound on the Anthony Henday where it lost control just east of 91 Street, entered the centre median and rolled into the eastbound lanes.

Police found a 27-year-old female on the roadway that was ejected from a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. EMS treated and transported the female to hospital where she died.

Police continue to investigate and believe the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. Alcohol may be a factor in the collision.

This is the 17^th traffic fatality in Edmonton this year.

Anyone who witnessed this collision or who has information is encouraged 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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Public information and warning

In the interest of public safety, the Edmonton Police Service is issuing a warning about Clifford Berard, 44, who was released yesterday evening (Aug. 15, 2016) from the Edmonton Remand Centre.

Berard has previous convictions for sexual and violent offenses and is known to have infectious diseases. The Edmonton Police Service considers Berard to be a violent sexual offender who poses a risk to the community.

Berard will be residing in the Edmonton area and the Edmonton Police Service is seeking a recognizance order on Berard who will be closely monitored by the EPS Behavioral Assessment Unit.

The Edmonton Police Service is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform the members of the community. 

 
Clifford Berard, 44
Hair and eyes: Brown
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 270 lbs

Members of the public are advised that the intent of this process is to enable citizens to take suitable precautionary measures. Releasing this information is NOT intended to encourage people to engage in any form of vigilante action.

This information is released under the authority of the FOIP Act, RSA 2000, C. F-25.

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Composite sketch and video still released of Saskatchewan Drive assault suspect

The Edmonton Police Service is releasing a composite sketch and video still of a suspect connected to an alleged assault on Saskatchewan Drive last week.

Officers from Southwest Division responded to the area of 116 Street and Saskatchewan Drive after an assault allegedly occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016.

It is reported a woman was walking along Saskatchewan Drive when she was grabbed, choked to unconsciousness and dragged into the bushes north of the walking path. Bystanders approached to assist the woman and the man allegedly fled the area on foot.

The woman was transported to hospital with serious injuries sustained during the assault. She has since been released from hospital.

The suspect has been described as a dark-skinned male, 23-35 years of age, approximately 5’7” to 5’11” tall with short, black hair, a thin, black beard and average to stocky build. He is pictured in the video still below, captured from a camera in the area.

Saskatchewan Drive assault suspect, video still

 

Saskatchewan Drive assault suspect, composite sketch

The suspect reportedly wore dark pants, a white or grey tank top with blue trim and a design on the front, a red zip-up hooded sweatshirt with white piping, black footwear and red and black Chicago Bulls baseball hat, pictured below.

Saskatchewan Drive assault suspect, baseball hat

The Edmonton Police Service continues to investigate the alleged assault; detectives are looking to speak with anyone who has information regarding the suspect or incident.

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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Man found dead in apartment suite last week Edmonton’s 30th homicide

The death of a 31-year-old man who was found in an apartment suite last week has been declared Edmonton’s 30th homicide of 2016. Officers from EPS West Division were called to a report of a sudden death in an apartment suite in the area of 111 Avenue and 132 Street at approximately 12:05 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. A 31-year-old man was located deceased in the residence.  The death was not considered suspicious at the time.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy later that day and identified the man as Mahamat Adam Hosky, 31. His cause of death will not be released at this time to protect the ongoing investigation. 

Investigation by the EPS Homicide Section has now determined the manner of death to be a homicide. Detectives are looking to speak with anyone who has information about the man’s death.

Anyone with 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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Edmonton man facing sexual assault charges; police seek additional complainants

The Edmonton Police Service has laid charges against a 29-year-old man in connection to three alleged sexual assaults and police believe there may be other complainants.

Matthew McKnight, 29, is charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm, sexual assault (x2) and unlawful confinement.

On Apr. 1, 2016, it was a reported that a 17-year-old female left a bar in the area of 107 Street and Jasper Avenue with friends to attend McKnight’s residence for an ‘after party,’ where she was allegedly sexually assaulted.   

Just over two weeks later on Apr. 16, a 22-year-old female also left a bar in the area of 107 Street and Jasper Avenue. The female then attended the residence of McKnight with friends, where she was allegedly sexually assaulted.

The third incident is believed to have occurred on July 6, 2016, when a 21-year-old female left a bar in the area of 106 Street and 82 Avenue and attended McKnight’s residence where she was allegedly sexually assaulted.

Detectives from the Edmonton Police Service’s Sexual Assault Section began investigating the alleged sexual assaults after a complainant reported an incident to police on Apr. 1, 2016.

If you have any information about Matthew McKnight (see photo below), these incidents and/or believe you have also been sexually assaulted by the accused, please 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.

Matthew McKnight, 29
Facing Sexual Assault charges

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Police looking to identify child’s bicycle and helmet

The Edmonton Police Service is requesting the public’s help identifying a child’s bicycle and helmet that were found in northwest Edmonton this afternoon.

The bicycle and helmet, pictured below, were located on the ground in the area of 142 Street and 167 Avenue at approximately 1:50 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016).

Police are looking to speak with anyone who has information about these items. Officers are currently searching the area as a precaution.

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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Man in stable condition following shooting

The Edmonton Police Service responded to a weapons complaint last night that sent one man to hospital with gunshot wounds.

A report of shots fired in the area of 112 Avenue and 94 Street was called in to police at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016. Officers responded and located a male in the area of 111 Avenue, between 94 and 95 Street. He had sustained gunshot wounds. The man was treated and transported to hospital, where he remains in stable condition.  

Officers from Northwest Division, Tactical Section and Canine Unit responded to the area to search for suspects. No arrests have been made at this time, and police continue to investigate.

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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