Public information and warning: Sex offender released

In the interest of public safety, the Edmonton Police Service is issuing the following warning; Grant White, 58, is a convicted sex offender and violent offender, including intimate partner violence and offences against a minor.

The Edmonton Police Service has reasonable grounds to believe he will commit another violent offence against someone while in the community

 

White is residing in the Edmonton area.  The Edmonton Police Service is supervising White on a recognizance order and he will be closely monitored by the EPS Behavioural Assessment Unit. 

 

White has been placed on a series of court ordered conditions including:

• Must abide by a curfew of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.

• Must abstain from the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol and drugs, including marijuana and must not possess any drug paraphernalia.

• Must not be found in any tavern, bar, lounge, nightclub or any establishment where the primary focus is the consumption or sale of alcohol.

• Must not enter into any intimate relationship with females, including friendship, without prior approval of his supervisor.

• Must not have any contact with children under the age of 18 years.

• Must not leave the City of Edmonton without prior approval.

 

Anyone with any information about any potential breaches of these conditions by White can contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.

 

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. 

Grant White, 58

5’5” tall and weighs 200 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.

 

The information in this release is that which was verifiable prior to the release time indicated. Continued investigation and review could result in additional information or clarification.

 

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Homicide detectives charge mother with murder in death of baby girl

Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section detectives have charged a 31-year-old Edmonton woman in connection with the murder of her 11-day-old daughter.

Southeast Division patrol members responded to an address near 72 Street and 83 Avenue on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, after receiving a report of a baby not breathing. Upon arrival, paramedics were transporting the baby to hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.

The Medical Examiner’s Office contacted EPS Homicide Section on Thursday, April 6, 2017, after autopsy and toxicology tests confirmed that the baby girl died from a lethal dose of methamphetamine.

Michelle Rice, 31, has since been charged with second-degree murder.

Homicide detectives would also like to speak with several other individuals who are believed to have visited the residence in the 11 days prior to the baby’s death. 

Investigators are asking anyone that was at the house on or after March 18^th, 2017, 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.

Note: 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.  

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Police recover stolen vehicle and find gun in crib

The Edmonton Police Service has arrested a man after recovering a stolen vehicle and finding a weapon in a crib.

On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, police were dispatched to a report of a stolen 2015 Dodge Ram just after 1 a.m. in the area of 40 Street and 137 Avenue.

 

Upon further investigation, EPS Canine Unit later located the stolen vehicle in the area of 136 Avenue and 38 Street. The suspect, believed to have a weapon, fled inside a residence.

 

It was reported that the suspect entered the residence of an acquaintance and had a handgun in his possession.

 

Northeast Division patrol officers arrested the suspect and searched the residence for the alleged weapon. A handgun was recovered underneath a mattress in an empty crib.

 

Lorne Cardinal, 20, was charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, careless use/storage of a firearm, possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to public, possession of firearm knowing possession unauthorized, unauthorized possession of firearm/weapon in a vehicle, possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of prohibited weapon, and possession of firearm/weapon obtained by offence.

 

Cardinal had two outstanding firearms prohibitions from previous offences and was wanted on a Canada Wide Apprehension Suspension Warrant.

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Police lay charges in March traffic fatality

The Edmonton Police Service Major Collision Investigation Section has laid charges against a male driver involved in a three-vehicle collision which claimed the life of a 58-year-old man in late March.

On Sunday, March 26, 2017 at approximately 9 a.m., it was reported that a grey Honda Accord was travelling southbound in the center lane of 66 Street at Fort Road. The Accord, driven by a 40-year-old male, then allegedly switched into the right lane (west shoulder) and rear-ended a black Chevrolet Impala.

 

As a result of the impact, the Chevrolet Impala veered off the road while the Accord veered into the northbound curb lane and struck a white Hyundai Sante Fe Sport head-on. The Hyundai was occupied by a 55-year-old woman and an eight-year-old girl. 

 

The 58-year-old male driver of the Impala was pronounced deceased on scene as a result of the impact. The three other individuals were treated and transported to hospital by EMS, with non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Abdirisak Hersi, 40, the alleged driver of the Accord, is charged with dangerous driving, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

 

Speed was considered a major factor in this collision.

 

This was Edmonton’s fourth traffic fatality of 2017.

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Couple arrested after approaching multiple young women in shopping centres with bogus job proposal

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating multiple incidents where young women have been approached by a couple posing as recruiters for an estate management company.

Detectives began investigating the suspicious incidents in mid-March, after several female complainants came forward to police. In each case, young female complainants in their late teens or early 20s were approached at shopping complexes by either a man by himself or a man and a woman claiming to be recruiters for an estate management company.

It is alleged the accused would then show the complainants a job description for an Estate Manager, which included a good salary and various perks. The accused would then invite the complainants to a formal interview at another location, which only some of the women agreed to attend.

Investigators recently arrested and charged Christopher Bonanni, 39, of Edmonton and Jessica Bedard, 25, of Edmonton, with Interfering with a person’s lawful use or enjoyment of property, a sub-section of Mischief under the Criminal Code. Detectives are releasing photos of the accused with the hopes that other potential complainants will come forward with additional information about their interaction with either, or both individuals.
                           

Anyone who has information about these incidents or may have also been approached by either of the accused 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.

   

      Jessica Bedard, 25          Christopher Bonanni, 39

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