Over 3,300 traffic violations issued during “Big Ticket Event”

Edmonton Police Service officers and City of Edmonton automated enforcement handed out a total of 3,331 traffic violations last week during Operation 24 Hours.

The 24-hour enforcement period took place on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Of the total 3,331 traffic violations, 2,507 were solely related to speed. There were also 824 violations for seatbelt infractions, distracted driving and other Traffic Safety Act violations. Much of the enforcement was conducted in playground zones around schools.

“Now that students are back in school we will focus some of our enforcement to designated school zones,” says acting Staff Sergeant Kerry Bates with the EPS Traffic Section. “As always, we encourage motorists to drive with care, slow down and be mindful of your surroundings.”

 

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 locate, arrest, Jared Soosay

Jared Owen Soosay was arrested in Edmonton on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, on outstanding warrants.

Soosay, 21, allegedly breached conditions of his court order. The Edmonton Police Service issued a news release on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, seeking assistance to locate Soosay.

                              

Soosay remains in police custody and is charged with breach of probation (x3).

                                  

No further information is available at this time.

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Missing man located

The 38-year-old man who was missing since Monday, Aug. 27, 2018 has been located.

Dana Morrison, 38, was located in Victoria Park, unharmed.

 

The EPS would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

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Police seek public’s assistance locating missing man

The Edmonton Police Service is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 38-year-old man.

Dana Morrison, 38, reportedly left his home in the area of 114 Avenue and 137 Street on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at approximately 6:20 p.m.

 

The last known sighting of Morrison was at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, at a McDonald’s in the area of 81 Street and 127 Avenue.

 

Morrison is described as a Caucasian male with blue eyes and light brown hair. He is approximately 6’0” tall, weighs 220 lbs and was last seen wearing a light green long sleeve shirt with buttons on the top, blue jeans and black runners. Morrison currently has a beard, is balding and has longer hair.

 

 

 

 

Missing: Dana Morrison, 38

Morrison frequents the Westmount Mall area and is known to take walks in the river valley. He gets around on foot and was last seen walking on Aug. 27, 2018.

 

Morrison requires medication and therefore police are concerned for his well-being. There are no indications to suggest foul play.

 

Anyone with information regarding Morrison’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Edmonton Police Service Complaint Line at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tip online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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Police seek public’s assistance to locate B&E suspect

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 38-year-old man believed to be responsible for several residential B&Es across southwest Edmonton.

Joshua Luke Little, 38, is alleged to have committed a daytime residential break and enter that occurred on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in the area of 213 Street and 50 Avenue.

Investigators also believe Little is responsible for a residential break-in near 24 Avenue and 111A Street on Aug. 18, 2018, whereby a male suspect forcibly entered the attached garage and the main front door of the residence. Once inside, the suspect is alleged to have stolen identification documents, jewelry and two sets of vehicles keys.

On Aug. 14, 2018, Little allegedly broke into a residence on Blackburn Drive in southwest Edmonton. At home at the time of the B&E, a frightened female resident fled the home and called police.

The suspect allegedly stole the resident’s 2017 Porsche Macan, after finding keys to the vehicle in the home.

Investigators have since located surveillance from the area, which identified Little as the male suspect driving the vehicle.

Warrants have since been issued for Little’s arrest with respect to the Aug. 14 and Aug. 18 incidents.

Little is described as 5’6” tall and weighs approximately 215 pounds. Little has brown hair and green eyes (see photo below).

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Joshua Luke Little 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.

 

 

Wanted: Joshua Luke Little,
B&E Suspect

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Reuniting stolen bicycles with rightful owners

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and City of Edmonton are encouraging cyclists to take stock of their property and help prevent bike theft with a new campaign.

"The high incidence of bike theft is especially frustrating and demoralizing in light of our efforts on the downtown bike lanes," says Ward 6 Councillor Scott McKeen. "The City spent a lot of money creating this great system. Bike commuting is safer and easier now for a lot of people, but it's a real deterrent when your bike gets stolen."

The EPS recovers 25 to 30 bicycles each week, believed to be abandoned or stolen. Only 24 per cent of these are returned to owners as EPS is unable to return bikes to people who cannot prove ownership.

"It is very important that owners find and record their bike's serial number," says Cst. Michael Zacharuk with the EPS Community Action Team. "The serial number is how cyclists can prove ownership of their property."

A recent investigation culminated with the discovery of thousands of dollars in stolen bicycles at a south-side residence, where 83 bicycles and hundreds of bicycle parts were recovered.

      

Several of the bicycles have since been reunited with their rightful owners, who were able to provide investigators with the bike's serial number.

Jimmy Markortoff, 57, of Edmonton, is currently facing two charges of possession of stolen property under $5,000 with additional charges pending.

The new EPS bike theft prevention campaign reminds cyclists that in order to reclaim recovered bicycles, owners must provide EPS with:

• A copy of the police report or file number
• Photo I.D.
• The serial number for your bike (in the form of a bill of sale, purchase receipt, warranty card, photograph, or other documented form)
• A detailed description of your bike including any aftermarket parts

 For more information on how to keep your bike safe, visit www.edmontonpolice.ca/biketheft.

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“Do the math. Speed kills!”

Edmonton area roads will become even more congested beginning today, when more than 150,000 students return to school across the city.

“Without question, our roadways are about to get very busy,” said. Kerry Bates, EPS Traffic Safety Coordinator. “Hence, it’s extremely important for pedestrians and motorists alike to pay attention to the rules of the road to help keep one another safe.”

Police especially want to remind motorists to “slow down” and adhere to the 30 km/h speed limits in and around Playground Zones near schools.

During the 2016-17 school year, (Sept. 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017), the city’s Traffic Safety Services (TSS) mailed out more than 46,000 speeding tickets to drivers, who were caught speeding through School/Playground Zones by its photo radar vehicles. During the 2017-18 school year (same time frame), TSS mailed out over 30,000 tickets to motorists caught speeding through Playground Zones.

EPS manned enforcement issued more than 8,400 tickets to motorists speeding through School/Playground Zones, during the 2017-18 school year.

“Given these numbers, it’s obvious there is still a large number of drivers in our city who continue to ignore the 30 km/h speed limit near schools. School is back. Please slow down, in the zone,” said Sgt. Bates.

Police agencies across the province will also be stepping up enforcement of Playground Zones as a Back to School initiative Sept. 10-14.

“I want to be clear,” explained Sgt. Bates. “Pedestrians also have to be on the ball, and adhere to the rules of the road. Walking an extra 30 feet to arrive at a marked cross walk, for instance, rather than taking a short cut across the street, could very well save your life. Road safety isn’t just for drivers.”

The Edmonton Police Service re-launched its familiar “Be a textbook driver” public awareness campaign this week, in conjunction with the first day of school. The public awareness campaign reminds motorists to slow down and be mindful of the 30 km/h speed limit in Playground Zones located on the perimeters around schools across Edmonton.

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