Man succumbs to injuries following motorcycle crash earlier this month

A 40-year-old male has succumbed to his injuries following a motorcycle crash earlier this month.

On Thursday, May 3, 2018, a 40-year-old male was travelling eastbound on Saskatchewan Drive from 116 Street when he allegedly lost control of his motorcycle. As a result, the driver and his bike skid several meters, striking a south side curb. The male was treated and transported to hospital by EMS with serious injuries.

 

On Friday, May 11, 2018, the 40-year-old male succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Neither speed or alcohol were factors in this collision.

 

This is Edmonton’s second traffic fatality of 2018.

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Police charge woman with theft, forgery

The Edmonton Police Service has arrested and charged a 49-year-old Edmonton woman with forgery and theft in relation to the theft of funds from a local organization.

On March 23, 2018, West Division officers responded to a report of an assault involving employees at a west Edmonton organization in the area of 172 Street and 99 Avenue. While investigating the alleged assault, officers discovered that the 49-year-old female complainant, Jodi Zemrau, had outstanding charges related to the fraud of another local business in 2012.

 

Further investigation revealed that Zemrau reportedly applied for a position with the west Edmonton organization in October 2017 and when asked to provide a police information check, allegedly provided a false document.  Upon further review of their financial information, the organization reported to police that from late December 2017 to late February 2018 Zemrau reportedly stole more than $5,000 from them by allegedly writing and cashing unauthorized cheques.

 

On April 19, 2018 police arrested and charged Zemrau with uttering a forged document, theft over $5000 and the outstanding charges related to the 2012 fraud, which include fraud over $5,000 (x3), uttering a forged document and theft under $5,000.

 

Police believe that Zemrau may have defrauded other organizations and are releasing her photo to encourage any additional complainants to come forward. Zemrau also operated under another alias and may be recognized as Kristina Milke.

 

Zemrau is described as 5’10” tall and weighs approximately 250 lbs.

 

 

 

Jodi Zemrau, 49

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 250 lbs

 

Police continue to investigate and encourage other complainants to contact them 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 www.p3tips.com/250.

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Curb the Danger calls result in more than 200 impaired driving charges

Thousands of 911 calls from concerned citizens have resulted in more than 200 motorists being charged with impaired driving in the first quarter of 2018.

“The EPS Curb the Danger program continues to play a vital role in assisting police in taking impaired drivers off city streets,” said Barney Stevens, EPS Curb the Danger Program Coordinator.

“Citizens have made more than 5,300 calls to police about possible impaired drivers in the first quarters of 2017 and 2018. It’s quite remarkable really. The vigilance from our community on impaired driving has been terrific.”

The Edmonton Police Service’s Curb the Danger program encourages concerned citizens to take the time to report erratic drivers to police via 911 or 377 on their mobile, who then quickly mobilize resources in an attempt to locate and remove intoxicated drivers from Edmonton streets.

 

The first quarter Curb the Danger numbers for 2017 and 2018 are as follows:

 

CURB THE DANGER STATISTICS, FIRST QUARTER 2018

 

YEAR	CALLS	IMPAIRED	SUSPENSIONS	LETTERS
2018 (1st quarter)	2546	204	90	204
2017 (1st quarter)	2779	180	100	185

 

 

If you suspect a driver is impaired:

• Call 911 if it is safe to do so. Calling 911 in an emergency, or to report an impaired driver, is permitted while driving under the distracted driving law.
• Report the location, vehicle description, and license plate number.
• If possible, keep the vehicle in sight but do not attempt to chase the vehicle, or break the law to do so.

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Police warn citizens of a spike in catalytic converter thefts from Honda CRVs

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a series of catalytic converter thefts from older model Honda CRVs after receiving numerous reports in recent weeks.

Since January 1, 2018, 83 occurrences of catalytic converter thefts have been reported citywide. In recent weeks, police are noticing a significant increase in catalytic converter thefts from Honda CRVs, with eight of these thefts occurring citywide since mid-April. Northeast Edmonton in particular has been the hardest hit, with seven of the eight instances of catalytic converter thefts occurring between April 19 and 30, 2018. Models built between 2003 and 2009 appear to be the primary targets.  

 

Commercial parking lots and residential areas are the most commonly targeted locations, and thieves appear to be active during daytime hours.

 

While preventing the theft of catalytic converters can be challenging, investigators are advising drivers to park in well lit, highly visible locations with security cameras whenever possible, and report any suspicious activity in parking areas to police.

 

“The perpetrators appear to be crawling under the vehicles to cut the catalytic converters out,” says Sgt. Shelley Pinch, with Northeast Division. “Police are asking anyone who notices suspicious activity in parking areas, including individuals carrying power tools or loud noises consistent with the use of such tools, to contact police.”

Anyone who has information about this crime 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 www.p3tips.com/250.

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Male suspect wanted for escaping lawful custody has been located

The 22-year-old male wanted for escaping lawful custody was located early this morning, Thursday, May 10, 2018, at approximately 2:30 a.m..

Luke Belcourt, 22, was located outside a residence in the area of 140 Avenue and 117 Street where he was arrested without incident.

 

Formal charges are pending against the accused. No further information is available at this time as police continue to investigate.

 

Background

 

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male suspect who is wanted for escaping lawful custody, breach of recognizance(x3) and obstruction.

 

At approximately 9:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Northwest Division patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the area of 141 Street and 121 Avenue.

 

Luke Belcourt, 22, was taken into police custody when he managed to flee the area on foot. At the time of Belcourt’s arrest, he was wearing a green jacket with black pants and was also wearing handcuffs.

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Police seek public’s assistance to locate male suspect

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male suspect who is currently wanted for escaping lawful custody, breach of recognizance and obstruction.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Northwest Division patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the area of 141 Street and 121 Avenue.

 

Luke Belcourt, 22, was taken into police custody when he managed to flee the area on foot. At the time of Belcourt’s arrest, he was wearing a green jacket with black pants and was also wearing handcuffs.

 

Belcourt stands 5’10” tall and weighs approximately 170lbs. He has light brown, wavy hair.

 

Police believe Belcourt to be in the Edmonton area.

 

 

Assist to locate: Luke Belcourt, 22

 

Anyone with any information about the whereabouts of Luke Belcourt 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 www.p3tips.com/250.

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Shooting suspect arrested

A suspect wanted in relation to a west Edmonton shooting in March of this year has been arrested.

On Friday, April 27, 2018, Donovan Kyle Hancock, 32, was arrested in Valleyview by the Valleyview RCMP.

 

Hancock remains in custody and is charged on seven outstanding warrants related to the March 24, 2018 shooting in west Edmonton, including aggravated assault, discharge a restricted/prohibited firearm with intent, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, possess a prohibited firearm (x2), careless use of a firearm and possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized.

 

The EPS would like to thank the RCMP, the public and the media for their assistance in locating Hancock.

 

Background

 

On Saturday, March 24 2018, police responded to a business in the area of 156 Street and Stony Plain Road for a trouble not known. On arrival, police were met by a 36-year-old male with gunshot wounds.

EMS responded, treated and transported the male to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He has since been released.

 

Following a thorough investigation, officers learned that a 36-year-old male was reportedly involved in an altercation with another male at the business during which a firearm was produced and he was shot.

 

On April 11, 2018, police issued a media release seeking the public’s assistance locating the shooting suspect, identified as Donovan Kyle Hancock, 32.

 

Hancock was wanted on seven outstanding warrants related to this incident.

 

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