Police request public’s assistance locating missing woman

The Edmonton Police Service is asking for the public’s help locating a 22-year-old woman who was last seen in October.

Amber Valarie Barlow, 22, was last seen in the area of 107 Street and 152 Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

Barlow’s disappearance is considered to be out of character, and as a result, there are concerns for her well-being. She does not have any known ties outside of the Edmonton metro area.

Barlow is described as a Caucasian woman with short hair (current hair colour is unknown). She is 5’8” tall, weighs approximately 150 lbs and has a heart tattoo on her upper right arm.

 

 Amber Valarie Barlow, 22
Missing since Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017

Anyone with information regarding Barlow’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Edmonton Police Service Complaint Line at 780-423-4567 or the Edmonton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tip online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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EPS continue to investigate early morning fatal collision

EPS investigating fatal collision this morning

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a collision that has left one female deceased and two males with life-threatening injuries.

Just before 6:15 a.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, Northeast Division officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of 17 Street NE and Manning Drive.

 

The male driver of one vehicle carrying two passengers was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A male passenger was also taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other passenger (female) was pronounced deceased on scene.

 

The lone male driver of the second vehicle suffered non-life threatening injuries.

 

The following road closures are in effect as EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit investigates: 

• Southbound traffic on Manning Drive at 33 Street NE is closed. Traffic has been rerouted to Hwy 37.  

• Northbound traffic on Manning Drive is closed at Meridian Street.  

Motorists are advised to avoid the area take alternate routes as the investigation continues.

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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Thieves prey on unsuspecting motorists who leave vehicles running

Incidents of stolen vehicles left idling are heating up again, as temperatures outside cool and winter settles in across the city.

Between Oct. 30^th and Nov. 8^th, the Edmonton Police Service investigated 33 reports of stolen vehicles, wherein the motorist had left the vehicle running in a driveway, on a street or in a commercial parking lot. A total of 17 of those vehicles left running were stolen from southeast Edmonton locations.

“There are 33 motorists, who over the last 10 days, have had their vehicles stolen, after leaving them running outside,” said Ron Smithman, EPS Southeast Division Watch Commander. “It’s the same thing every year when winter arrives – motorists try to warm up their vehicles only to return to find their expensive vehicles gone.

“It’s not worth the stress that residents are going to put themselves through, not to mention the drain on police resources, when your stolen idling vehicle is used in a broader crime spree that impacts multiple victims.”

 

On Wednesday, Nov. 8^th, at approximately 7 a.m., the 23-year-old owner of a Ford F-150 truck came outside to warm up his vehicle, before returning inside his Mill Woods-area home. Within two minutes, a male and female suspect spotted the running, unlocked, vehicle, jumped into it, and drove away leaving the owner shocked and without his truck.

“We live in a northern city, which eventually leads to some unbearably cold temperatures at times throughout the winter months. We want to encourage people to shut off their vehicles – even if they’re only running inside a gas bar to pay for fuel, or a daycare to drop off the kids in the morning.”

In the 60 seconds or less that it takes for someone to pay for their purchases inside a store, an auto thief has already disappeared from sight with your vehicle, and is often perpetrating other crimes with it across the city, explained Staff Sgt. Smithman.

“It’s just not worth it. Lock your vehicle doors and take the keys with you. Don’t leave your vehicle running….or you may be walking.”

Automatic vehicle starters may be costly, but a wise investment. AVS’s are designed to shut off the engine if someone attempts to drive away in a vehicle without a key in its ignition.

 

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Autopsy results and charges laid in west Edmonton homicide

The Edmonton Police Service has laid charges in relation to the 59-year-old male who died Tuesday evening.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner completed an autopsy today and determined the cause of death to be a single stab wound. EPS Homicide Section has deemed the manner of death to be a homicide.

 

Last night, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, detectives charged Laurie Cunningham, 60, with second degree murder and possession of a dangerous weapon.

 

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.

 

This is Edmonton’s 40^th homicide in 2017.

 

Background

 

EPS Homicide Section is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in west Edmonton on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

 

Just before 9:30 p.m., West Division officers responded to a call for assistance from EMS about a disturbance at a residence in the area of 87 Avenue and 178 Street.

 

Upon arrival, police found an injured male. EMS treated and transported the male, who is in his late 50s, to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

 

A female was arrested on scene and is currently in custody.

 

The male and female are known to each other.

 

An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017.

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Edmonton Police lay charges in largest fentanyl pill seizure

The Edmonton Police Service has laid numerous charges in relations to the largest fentanyl pill seizure in Canada that was made this summer.

The following individuals were arrested and charged on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017:

 

Landen Wisbey, 33, has been charged with production of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x6) and possession of the proceeds of crime.

 

Wayne Tran, 31, has been charged with production of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x3) and possession of the proceeds of crime (x2).

 

Dennis Trinh, 34, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x4) and possession of the proceeds of crime.

 

Thinh Dinh, 29, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x5).

 

Background

 

In March 2017, police commenced a drug investigation into a group believed to be trafficking large amounts of illegal drugs.

 

On Wednesday, July 5, 2017, members of the Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Unit conducted a search warrant on a residence in Edmonton and seized 67,000 fentanyl pills with an estimated street value of $2 Million.

Subsequently, police conducted three additional search warrants at Edmonton residences and a fourth in Sturgeon County.  The RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response (CLEAR) Team, assisted at the residence in Sturgeon County, where a fentanyl pill processing lab was located and was deemed “unfit for human habitation” by Alberta Health Services.

 

The total quantity of drugs seized in this investigation includes:

• 1.9 kg of cocaine base and cocaine hydrochloride with an estimated street value of $100,000.
• 1.8 kg of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $52,000.
• 834 – 1gram packages of cannabis extract (shatter) with an estimated street value of $58,000.
• 128,846 fentanyl pills with an estimated street value of $3.9 Million.
• 112 g of carfentanil with an estimated street value of $14,000.
• 1 kg of unknown substances laced with fentanyl with an estimated street value of $175,000.
• 583g of marijuana with an estimated street value of $3,000.
• 12 kg of buffing agents.
• Approximately 100 kg of fentanyl pill buffing agents. 

In addition, more than $1 Million in Canadian currency (cash), four large cement mixers, two pill presses, and a 2001 Ford F-150 with a hidden compartment were seized.   

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Police investigate suspicious death in west Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in west Edmonton last night, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

Just before 9:30 p.m., West Division officers responded to a call for assistance from EMS about a disturbance at a residence in the area of 87 Avenue and 178 Street.

 

Upon arrival, police found an injured male. EMS treated and transported the male, who is in his late 50s, to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

 

A female was arrested on scene and is currently in custody.

 

The male and female are known to each other. Next of kin has not yet been notified.

 

An autopsy is scheduled for 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2017.

 

Police encourage anyone with information about this incident 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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