While in police custody, the man went into medical distress. EMS responded and treated and transported the man to hospital where he subsequently died.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has taken the lead in this investigation.
Const. Eric Vezina, a one-year member with the EPS, was charged with three counts of assault pursuant to section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada. The charges stem from an off-duty incident at a nightclub. The constable is currently relieved from duty without pay.
The charges follow an in-depth investigation by the EPS Professional Standards Branch which was subsequently reviewed by Alberta Justice.
As the matter is currently before the courts, the EPS is not able to provide further comment or information about the incident or investigation.
On April 23, 2015, investigators arrested and charged a male dubbed the ‘Crash Test Bandit’ in relation to the motorcycle helmet the accused wore during a series of 11 robberies that occurred over a six-week period.
The accused, who was under surveillance at the time, was arrested in the parking lot of an Edmonton financial institution near 30 Street and 137 Avenue. He had a pellet gun and motorcycle helmet in his possession when he was taken into custody.
He is alleged to have committed eight armed robberies at the following financial institutions:
March 13, 2015, at 6:45 p.m. – 136 Avenue and 50 Street in Edmonton
March 14, 2015, 1:50 p.m. – 118 Avenue and 39 Street in Edmonton
March 15, 2015, at 11 a.m. –38 Avenue and Calgary Trail in Edmonton
March 15, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. – 20 Avenue and 34 Street in Calgary
April 2, 2015, at 5 p.m. – Hebert Road in St. Albert
April 7, 2015, at 11:50 a.m. – 118 Avenue and 40 Street in Edmonton
April 17, 2015, at 6 p.m. – 96 Avenue and 142 Street in Edmonton
April 19, 2015, at 2:50 p.m. – 24 Avenue and Guardian Road in Edmonton
The accused is also alleged to have committed two armed robberies at the following commercial businesses:
March 15, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. – 38 Avenue and Memorial Drive in Calgary
March 28, 2015, at 9 p.m. – 160 Avenue and 37 Street in Edmonton
Neijoha Swinka Munroe, 36, of Golden, B.C., has been charged with armed robbery (x7), attempted robbery, disguise with intent (x7), possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public (x5), carry a concealed weapon (x5) in connection with the Edmonton robberies. Additional charges may be pending in other jurisdictions.
The two males within the photo were observed inside a commercial premise prior to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responding to the west end fires at approximately 4:57 a.m.
According to the preliminary examination of the scenes, arson detectives believe an accelerant may have been used to light the following on fire: a dumpster behind an apartment complex; a fence on the property of a single-family residence; and a vehicle parked on a roadway.
The EPS is releasing the following photos of the two males. Anyone with information about their identities is asked to call the EPS non-emergency complaint line 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
It was reported to police that a 37-year-old woman was assaulted by the suspect while jogging west on 116 Avenue and 102 Street at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Ashton Dennis Natomagan, 33, is wanted on the following charges: robbery, assault with a weapon, choking with intent to overcome resistance, kidnapping (confine), unlawful confinement, sexual assault with threats to cause bodily harm, possess offensive weapon dangerous to public, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
Natomagan is described as being an Aboriginal male, 5'11” and 170 pounds, with possibly a bald head or very short hair.
Around 3:40 a.m. this morning (Friday, Apr. 24, 2015) police were called to 103A Avenue and 93 Street after a man was shot multiple times on the street. EMS also responded, treated and transported the man to hospital.
The man underwent surgery today and is in serious but stable condition.
Police do not believe this is a random incident. Investigators have spoken to some witnesses but are still looking for more information.
Anyone who has information about this incident 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 http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.
EDGE Unit conducted an investigation that resulted in executing a search warrant of a residence in the area of 102 Avenue and 117 Street on April 22, 2015. This resulted in the seizure of:
“Fentanyl is becoming more widely available in our city,” says Insp. Darren Derko with EPS EDGE Unit. “It’s a relatively new and very dangerous drug that simulates the effects of heroin and oxycodone.”
The suspect was arrested on Thursday, Apr. 22, 2015 in the area of 124 Avenue and 153 Street. His court date is scheduled for April 24, 2015.
Danny Ho Ming Chui, 33, is charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x2) and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.
824 fentanyl pills with a street value of $41,200
About Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a potent, synthetic opioid analgesic that has been used as a pain reliever and anesthetic since the 1960s. It depresses the central nervous system and respiratory functions.
Fentanyl is diverted via pharmacy theft, fraudulent prescriptions, and illicit distribution by patients or formulated in clandestine laboratories.
Since 2012, there has been an increase in drug seizures where Fentanyl has been mixed with other drugs or chemicals and pressed into counterfeit Oxycodone pills or as a powder in capsules.
Fentanyl can be absorbed into the body via inhalation, oral exposure, ingested or skin contact. It can be also be administered intravenously, intramuscularly or as a skin patch.
Powdered fentanyl is highly toxic and very dangerous to handle. Fentanyl represents an unusual hazard for law enforcement and all other public safety personnel: the improper handling of fentanyl can prove fatal. Lethal amounts vary depending on an individual’s tolerance and physical characteristics but an amount of pure fentanyl about the size of a few grains of table salt can be deadly.
The onset of adverse health effects such as disorientation, coughing, sedation, respiratory distress or cardiac arrest is very rapid and profound, usually occurring within minutes of exposure.
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