Homicide investigators charge 47-year-old man in connection to death of male last weekend

Homicide Section investigators have arrested and charged a 47-year-old Edmonton man in connection to the murder of Terry Allen Maksymyszyn, 53, last weekend.

Mark Robie Wheeler, 47, of Edmonton, was taken into custody and charged with second degree murder yesterday, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.

The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on the body of Terry Allen Maksymyszyn, 53 earlier this week. Cause and manner of death, however, are still not being released at this time. 

Background:

At approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, Northwest Division patrol members responded to a trouble unknown call at a residence near 128 Avenue and 129 Street.

Upon arrival, members found Maksymyszyn unconscious inside the residence. Members commenced CPR measures on the male until EMS arrived, after which time he was treated and transported to hospital by paramedics.

At approximately 4:20 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, the male succumbed to his injuries. The Edmonton Medical Examiner has scheduled an autopsy for Tuesday morning.

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Brrring on the Polar Plunge

Mark your calendars because it’s the 10th annual Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Polar Plunge fundraiser on Sunday, January 31.

This year will be different for the health and safety of all participants. In place of the traditional plunge into Lake Summerside, we are going virtual! This means the Plunge is easier and more inventive than ever. The main rule this year is to let your creativity spark this year’s Plunge in a safe manner that respects local Public Health Orders.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS)’s team took this year to a new competitive level and asked Edmonton Fire Rescue Service (EFRS)’s Chief Joe Zatylny to join in a freeze at Edmonton Police Headquarters. “The Polar Plunge has been a unique and truly Canadian event in Edmonton for ten years, so we can’t let our Special Olympics athletes down. Instead, we must get creative in our fundraising efforts”, EPS Chief Dale McFee explains. “After nearly a year of the pandemic, this is when we need to find this kind of joy and support for one another the most.”

EPS and EFRS plungers met up for buckets full of laughs and goosebumps on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

“It’s all about supporting our community and our partners. This has been a challenging past year and I’m glad to see that fundraising efforts for important causes that give back to the community are continuing,” says Edmonton Fire Chief Joe Zatylny.

There’s still time to join the Plunge! Here’s how:

1. Register online as a virtual plunger.
2. Registration is $50 to participate, but it includes your $25 registration fee and a $25 a tax-receipted donation (automatically sent via email to all new registrants). It also gets you a $5 Tim Horton’s gift card and a super cute Polar Plunge mask – that will certainly come in handy!
3. Start your fundraising! The more you raise, the more incentives you can receive.
4. Get creative on January 31^st! Use the Halloween costume you didn’t get to use and plunge into a cold bath, a hot bath, a shower, a snow pile, or dive into your pajamas, a warm blanket, a tub of ice cream, a pot of chili… let your imagination run wild. Whatever you choose to do, you’ve done it for an amazing cause. And bring in the whole family (as long as you are following Public Health Orders) to make it the best plunge yet!
5. Don’t forget to upload your photos and/or videos of your big at-home plunge to your fundraising page. If you share it on your social media, be sure to tag @SpecialOAlberta.

 

For more information on the plunge, visit the Special Olympics Alberta Polar Plunge web page.

It’s Freezin’ for a Reason Season, even if you stay in!

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Who we freeze for:

Every plunge makes a difference to more than 3,300 Special Olympics Alberta athletes, who represent 140 communities across Alberta. Special Olympics Alberta is dedicated to enriching the lives of Albertans with intellectual disabilities through the transformative power of sport. Programs cater to all ages and a wide range of abilities.

Thanks to the dedication of nearly 1,000 volunteer heroes, there is a Special Olympics Alberta sports program in Alberta every day. Click here to learn more about Special Olympics Alberta.

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Police seek public tips in historical missing person investigation

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who has not been seen for seven years.

Camrose Police Service began an investigation into a missing male, Nowell Halfe, 52, in August 2019. The preliminary investigation revealed that he was known to have been in Edmonton, and the file was transferred to the EPS in June 2020. Through an extensive investigation, the EPS Missing Persons Unit has been able to confirm that the last known contact anyone had with Halfe was in January of 2014 in Edmonton.

Halfe has brown hair, hazel eyes, stands 5’10” tall and weighs approximately 160 lbs. He typically has facial hair.

Due to the extensive time lapse since he was last seen, investigators and family are concerned for Halfe’s well-being, and hoping the public may have information that will help progress this investigation. At this time, it is unknown whether foul play is involved in his disappearance.

 

Missing: Nowell Halfe, 52

Anyone with information regarding Halfe’s whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS immediately 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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Police seek assistance identifying male in Dec. 8 homicide investigation

Homicide investigators are looking for tips about the identity of a male observed near the scene of a Dec. 8 homicide. 

The male was observed on security footage to have been in the area of 109 Avenue between 106 and 109 Street, between 2:30 and 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

The male is not a suspect at this time. Police are looking to identify him so they can speak with him, as he was in the area at the time of the homicide and may have information that could assist investigators.

  

The male in question may be associated to a black SUV that was in the area at the same time.

Anyone with information about the identity of the male 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.

Background

At approximately 3 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2020, Downtown Division officers responded to a weapons complaint in the area of 109 Street and 109 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a male lying injured in the street. Paramedics responded to the scene, but the man was pronounced deceased.

An autopsy completed on Dec. 9, 2020 determined that Mahad Bashir Farah, 25, died as a result of a gunshot wound and confirmed his death a homicide.

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Driver facing TSA charge in connection to Jan. 4th cyclist fatality

A 62-year-old male is facing a charge under the Traffic Safety Act, in connection to the death of a 64-year-old cyclist back on Jan 4, 2021.

At approximately 3 p.m., Jan. 4, 2021, a collision occurred at the intersection of 50 Street and 94B Avenue. An east bound flat deck picker truck and trailer, driven by the 62-year-old male, was turning south on 50 Street from 94B Avenue when it struck a cyclist.

The 64-year-old male cyclist sustained fatal injuries on scene. Speed was not considered a factor.

The driver of the 2014 Western Star flat deck picker truck is charged with failure to proceed safely after stopping at an intersection under the TSA.

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Autopsy completed into death of 53-year-old male over the weekend

An autopsy conducted by the Edmonton Medical Examiner was completed yesterday, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, into the suspicious death of a 53-year-old male last Sunday.

The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy yesterday on the body of Terry Allen Maksymyszyn, 53. Cause and manner of death are not being released at this time for investigative purposes.

Homicide detectives continue to investigate. Anyone with information about the circumstances surrounding this suspicious death is asked to contact 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.

Background:

At approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, Northwest Division patrol members responded to a trouble unknown call at a residence near 128 Avenue and 129 Street.

Upon arrival, members found an unconscious male inside the residence. Members commenced CPR measures on the male until EMS arrived, after which time he was treated and transported to hospital by paramedics.

At approximately 4:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, the male succumbed to his injuries.

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Police seek public's assistance locating missing girl

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an 11-year-old female who was last seen earlier this evening.  

Halimo Halimsheikh-Marr, 11, was last seen in the area of 164A Avenue and 115 Street at 4:40 p.m. today, January 26, 2021. She is wearing a head covering, grey winter jacket, and carrying a purple and grey school bag.

Halimsheikh-Marr’s disappearance is considered to be out of character, and as such, her family and police are concerned for her welfare. There is no indication of foul play at this time.

Missing: Halimo Halimsheikh-Marr, 11

Anyone with information regarding Halimsheikh-Marr’s whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS immediately 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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