Police charge man in connection with hundreds of graffiti offences

The Edmonton Police Service has charged a prolific graffiti tagger with close to 250 graffiti-related incidents on the University of Alberta campus.

It was reported to police by the U of A’s Protective Services that between October 2016 and April 2017, 249 incidents with the graffiti tag “Atlas’ occurred throughout the U of A campus on stairways, electrical fixtures, vending machines, parking barriers, garbage receptacles, chairs, doors, washrooms and heating ducts.

The total cost to repair and remove these graffiti tags is estimated at approximately $50,000.

 

Benjamin Jay Livingstone, 21, is charged with one count of global mischief over $5,000. Hundreds of additional charges may be pending, in connection with other Atlas-related tagging incidents across Edmonton.

Police encourage anyone who may have seen the accused applying the tag “Atlas” at other locations throughout the city 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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Attentive neighbour helps officers return stolen property and make arrest in break and enter

Thanks to the quick thinking of an attentive neighbour, Southeast Division officers arrested three suspects in relation to a break and enter that occurred earlier this week.

In the morning hours of Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2017 Southeast Division officers were called to the report of a break and enter in the area of 19 Avenue and 33 Street. A concerned citizen phoned police when she heard a loud noise and noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in her neighbour’s driveway. A short time later, two unknown males emerged carrying bags out of the residence. The citizen took photos of the vehicle and called police.

 

The photos from the concerned neighbour and surveillance footage from a neighbouring residence helped Southeast patrol officers locate the suspicious vehicle a few hours later in a parking lot. Police observed the suspects allegedly pawning the jewellery that was confirmed stolen from the break and enter earlier that day. Officers also saw the suspects allegedly steal a bicycle.

A short time later, officers conducted a traffic stop and took three suspects into custody. A search warrant was executed on the vehicle and majority of the stolen property from the break and enter was recovered, including an engagement ring and wedding band.

 

David Carter, 25, has been charged with possession of stolen property (x2), possess break in instruments, theft under $5,000 and housebreaking and commit theft.

 

Sheldon Young, 41, has been charged with fail to comply with probation order and housebreaking and commit theft.

 

Kirsten Young, 38, has been charged with possession of stolen property.

 

Police continue to investigate.

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3,319 violations issued during “Big Ticket Event”

Edmonton Police Service officers and City of Edmonton automated enforcement handed out 3,319 traffic violations this week during Operation 24 Hours.

During the 24-hour enforcement period from Wednesday, Apr. 5, to Thursday, Apr. 6, 2017, there were 2,861 speeding tickets issued by EPS officers and automated enforcement. Other Traffic Safety Act violations, including distracted driving, accounted for 453 of the total violations issued. There were also 5 Criminal Code offences.

 

While conducting speed enforcement in the area of Gateway Blvd and 71 Avenue, officers were approached by a witness who reported seeing a man leaving the back door of an automotive business carrying two tires. The tire thief lost traction a short time later when he was located and arrested by officers.

 

Downtown Division members conducted a vehicle stop and located a male driver who was wanted by the Abbottsford Police for breach of recognizance. The driver and passenger were also arrested for a total of 12 other outstanding warrants.

 

The Edmonton Police Service and the City of Edmonton coordinate regular enforcement campaigns throughout the year (such as Operation 24 Hours) to improve traffic safety on Edmonton’s roadways.

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Police charge suspect with sex assault; some relating to minors

The Edmonton Police Service has arrested a man in relation to at least nine sexual assault incidents.

Between August 2016 and March 2017, three female adults and six females under the age of 16, reported being sexually assaulted. These crimes occurred predominately in northeast Edmonton. The complainants were either walking on a side walk or waiting at a bus stop when the crime occurred.  

 

The following incidents were reported to police:  

• March 15, 2017 at 9 a.m. in the area of 131 Street and 112 Avenue.

• February 28, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. in the area of 48 Street and Matheson Way.

• February 13, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. in the area of 59 Street and 118 Avenue.

• December 2, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. in the area of 50 Street and 118 Avenue.

• December 2, 2016 at 9:10 a.m. in the area of 64 Street and 118 Avenue.

• November 8, 2016 at 6 p.m. in the area of 25 Street and 146 Avenue.

• November 8, 2016 at 8:10 a.m. in the area of 55 Street and 1118 Avenue.

• October 14, 2016 at 9:44 a.m. in the area of 47 Street and 121 Avenue.

• August 10, 2016 at 1:50 p.m. in the area of 97 Street and 75 Avenue.

Through the investigation, detectives identified a suspicious vehicle with unique decals on it, which ultimately led to the arrest of the suspect.

 

“The occurrences over this time span indicate there may be more complainants,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Pat Bruni with Criminal Investigations Section at Northeast Division. “Anyone with information is asked to come forward to police.”

 

Rodrigo Castro, 34, was arrested on Thursday, March 30, 2017 and charged with sexual assault (x9) and sexual interference (x6).

Police continue to investigate and encourage other complainants 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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Cops and kids learn about online safety and how to overcome the impact of misuse

The Edmonton Police Service School Resource Officers (SROs) are partnering with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P) to learn they can how help teens deal with the negative impact of compromising photos posted on social media.

The C3P will train police officers and school administrators to navigate through challenges that can arise when removing sexual photos from the internet, working with teens and providing guidance and support to help them manage these types of crises.

 

SROs will be focusing this workshop around students who are in junior high school.

 

“We’re aware that students in junior high school are starting to engage with social media more,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Em Chan with the EPS SRO Unit. “Students in this age group are starting to own their first smart devices. We want to help them learn good habits when posting content and photos to the internet.” 

 

The training workshop will help school administrators gain the necessary tools to pass along to students and help them remove posts from the internet they may regret or that are inappropriate.  

 

“One mistake does not define who you are,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Chan.  “This is one of the key messages we want our students to take away today.”

 

The C3P website, NeedHelpNow.ca will also encourage teens to reach out to an adult – a parent, teacher or police officer - for support.

 

“We are optimistic that by raising awareness of Needhelpnow.ca and by engaging teens in spreading messages of support that we can better help those youth who are in crisis,” says Lianna McDonald, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.

 

The NeedHelpNow.ca website shows teens how to access the information they need to remove sexual images from websites. It also includes information to support youth who have been impacted by cyber bullying and critical information for adults dealing with a youth in crisis. 

 

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Police make arrest in northeast weapons complaint

The Edmonton Police Service has arrested a man in relation to a weapons complaint that left another man with a gunshot injury.

The 28-year-old male suspect is charged with aggravated assault and 10 other charges relating to firearms, drug possession and breach of conditions offenses.

 

The 28-year-old male complainant is facing eight charges for firearms, drug possession and breach condition offenses.

 

The name of the suspect is not being released at this time as the investigation continues.

 

Investigators believe this was an isolated incident. The accused and complainant are known to each other and known to the police.

 

Anyone with information about this incident 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.

 

Background

 

On Monday, March 27, 2017 at approximately 3 p.m., Northeast Division patrol officers responded to a weapons complaint in the area of 133 Avenue and 66 Street. When officers arrived, they located a man who had been shot.

 

The man was treated and transported to hospital by EMS.

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Homicide detectives charge woman with second-degree murder

Homicide investigators have charged a 25-year-old woman with second-degree murder in connection with the death of an Edmonton woman that occurred early Friday morning in a west-end residence.

Autopsy results released by the Medical Examiner yesterday, confirmed that a 21-year-old woman died from a stab wound early Friday morning, March 31, 2017, following an altercation with the accused.

Investigators have charged Megan Loos, 25, with second-degree murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

This marks Edmonton’s 11^th homicide of 2017.

Every file is evaluated on a case by case basis. The EPS has decided not to release the name of the deceased in this investigation for the following reasons: it does not serve an investigative purpose, there is no risk to public safety and the EPS has a duty to protect the privacy rights of the victims and their families.

Background:
Northwest Division patrol officers responded to an address near 128 Avenue and 124 Street, after receiving a call for assistance from a nearby residence.

Upon arrival, officers found a 21-year-old female in medical distress, suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound.

Paramedics treated and transported the young woman to hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries earlier this morning.



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