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- LRPS investigating west side shooting; no one injured
- Charges pending in Calgary double homicide
- Break, Enter and Theft of ATM in Fox Creek
- Male found deceased in Strathmore alley
- Red Deer RCMP warn public of fake gold scam
- Airdrie RCMP make arrests relating to stolen property on Kijiji
- Drug trafficking charges laid in Spruce Grove/Stony Plain area
- Wood Buffalo traffic stop leads to drug charges
The Lethbridge Regional Police Service is presently investigating a shooting which occurred approximately 12:15 a.m. near Mt Rundle Way and Mt Rundle Rd West.
Police received numerous calls reporting a male subject with a baseball bat and a firearm walking down the street. The subject had fired multiple shots in the direction of cars and a single occupied home. Fortunately no persons were injured in this wanton reckless disregard for the safety of the neighborhood. Police located and arrested a lone 24 year old male, without further incident, in possession of a bat and a high powered rifle and he remains in custody with numerous charges pending and an expected Court appearance later today.
Investigation ongoing with the services of Patrol Section, Criminal Investigation Section, Forensic Identification Unit and the Victim Services Unit. Subject identification and further details pending the ongoing investigation. Any citizens with further information regarding this occurrence are requested to contact Police.
Charges pending in Calgary double homicide
Calgary Police Service
Charges are pending as the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit continues to investigate the deaths of two women in the southeast.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, May 4, 2014, police were called for reports of a stabbing at a home in the 6400 block of Penbrooke Drive S.E. When officers arrived they found one woman already deceased. A second woman was transported to hospital, where she later died. A third woman was taken to hospital in non life-threatening condition, where she was treated for her injuries and released.
The suspect fled the scene and was located a short time later and arrested. He was transported to a local hospital suffering from self-inflicted injuries.
An autopsy has been completed on the woman who died in hospital. She has been identified as Fahmida VELJI-VISRAM, 29, of Calgary. It was determined she died as a result of a stabbing.
It is believed she was a friend of the other deceased woman. An autopsy on this victim will not be completed until tomorrow, so she will not be identified until that time. However, it is believed she is the estranged wife of the suspect.
Investigators have not yet spoken to the suspect, who remains in hospital in stable condition.
Two counts of second-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault are pending.
Break, Enter and Theft of ATM in Fox Creek
Fox Creek RCMP
On May 6, 2014 at 4:01 am Fox Creek RCMP responded to a call of a Break and Enter at Ernie O's restaurant in Fox Creek. Once on scene it was apparent that the suspect(s) forced entry into the building and removed the ATM machine causing damage in the process. RCMP Forensic Identification Section is assisting in the investigation.
The Fox Creek RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in solving this crime. If you have any information that may be of assistance you are asked to call the RCMP at 780-622-3580 or you may call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Male found deceased in Strathmore alley
Strathmore RCMP
At approximately 7:30 am May 5, a male subject was found deceased outdoors in a residential neighbourhood in Strathmore, Alberta. The cause of death is unknown to police at this time. An autopsy will be conducted in Calgary at 9:30 am today, May 6th, 2014.
RCMP Major Crimes and other support services are continuing their investigation. Further details such as identity and manner of death will be released once known.
If you have any information that may assist this investigation, please call the Strathmore RCMP, 403-934-3968 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
Red Deer RCMP warn public of fake gold scam
Red Deer RCMP are warning the public that an annual scam has resurfaced in Red Deer. Seven reports in the past few weeks have come in of a male and female who approach people in parking lots and try to sell them fake gold jewellery. The scammers’ usual approach is to tell potential victims that they are down on their luck and need to sell the jewellery in order to get back home. In several of the Red Deer incidents, victims report that the scammers are accompanied by a child; the vehicle the scammers drive is often a rental vehicle.
In two cases in the past month, Red Deerians have been defrauded of significant amounts of money in fake gold scams. A similar scam, which hasn’t been seen in Red Deer yet this year but tends to appear in the summer months, also involves attempts to sell jewellery in parking lots. In this version, scammers are aggressive in putting their jewellery on victims; during that physical contact, the scammers steal the jewellery the victims were originally wearing.
If you have information that can assist the police in their investigation please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403.343.5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Airdrie RCMP make arrests relating to stolen property on Kijiji
Airdrie RCMP, working with Airdrie RCMP General Investigative Section, and Calgary Police Service have arrested two people in connection for fraud and possession of stolen property relating to stolen property being sold on the internet through the Kijiji website. The property is believed to have been obtained through residential Break and Enters in Airdrie, Chestermere and Spruce Grove.
Peter Ashby, 25, of Spruce Grove, has been charged with six counts of Possession of Stolen Property and six counts of Fraud. Ashby is scheduled for court in Calgary on May 22nd, 2014.
Jessica Riley, 22, of Calgary, has been charged with six counts of Possession of Stolen Property, six counts of Fraud, and two counts of Breach of Probation. Riley is scheduled for court in Calgary on May 12, 2014.
Of the stolen property recovered, the majority of items have now been returned to their rightful owners.
The RCMP would like to remind consumers to be cautious when purchasing items on online auction sites, and be aware of potentially purchasing stolen property.
Calgary Police Service
Charges are pending as the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit continues to investigate the deaths of two women in the southeast.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, May 4, 2014, police were called for reports of a stabbing at a home in the 6400 block of Penbrooke Drive S.E. When officers arrived they found one woman already deceased. A second woman was transported to hospital, where she later died. A third woman was taken to hospital in non life-threatening condition, where she was treated for her injuries and released.
The suspect fled the scene and was located a short time later and arrested. He was transported to a local hospital suffering from self-inflicted injuries.
An autopsy has been completed on the woman who died in hospital. She has been identified as Fahmida VELJI-VISRAM, 29, of Calgary. It was determined she died as a result of a stabbing.
It is believed she was a friend of the other deceased woman. An autopsy on this victim will not be completed until tomorrow, so she will not be identified until that time. However, it is believed she is the estranged wife of the suspect.
Investigators have not yet spoken to the suspect, who remains in hospital in stable condition.
Two counts of second-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault are pending.
Break, Enter and Theft of ATM in Fox Creek
Fox Creek RCMP
On May 6, 2014 at 4:01 am Fox Creek RCMP responded to a call of a Break and Enter at Ernie O's restaurant in Fox Creek. Once on scene it was apparent that the suspect(s) forced entry into the building and removed the ATM machine causing damage in the process. RCMP Forensic Identification Section is assisting in the investigation.
The Fox Creek RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in solving this crime. If you have any information that may be of assistance you are asked to call the RCMP at 780-622-3580 or you may call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Strathmore RCMP
At approximately 7:30 am May 5, a male subject was found deceased outdoors in a residential neighbourhood in Strathmore, Alberta. The cause of death is unknown to police at this time. An autopsy will be conducted in Calgary at 9:30 am today, May 6th, 2014.
RCMP Major Crimes and other support services are continuing their investigation. Further details such as identity and manner of death will be released once known.
If you have any information that may assist this investigation, please call the Strathmore RCMP, 403-934-3968 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
Red Deer RCMP are warning the public that an annual scam has resurfaced in Red Deer. Seven reports in the past few weeks have come in of a male and female who approach people in parking lots and try to sell them fake gold jewellery. The scammers’ usual approach is to tell potential victims that they are down on their luck and need to sell the jewellery in order to get back home. In several of the Red Deer incidents, victims report that the scammers are accompanied by a child; the vehicle the scammers drive is often a rental vehicle.
In two cases in the past month, Red Deerians have been defrauded of significant amounts of money in fake gold scams. A similar scam, which hasn’t been seen in Red Deer yet this year but tends to appear in the summer months, also involves attempts to sell jewellery in parking lots. In this version, scammers are aggressive in putting their jewellery on victims; during that physical contact, the scammers steal the jewellery the victims were originally wearing.
If you have information that can assist the police in their investigation please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403.343.5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Airdrie RCMP, working with Airdrie RCMP General Investigative Section, and Calgary Police Service have arrested two people in connection for fraud and possession of stolen property relating to stolen property being sold on the internet through the Kijiji website. The property is believed to have been obtained through residential Break and Enters in Airdrie, Chestermere and Spruce Grove.
Peter Ashby, 25, of Spruce Grove, has been charged with six counts of Possession of Stolen Property and six counts of Fraud. Ashby is scheduled for court in Calgary on May 22nd, 2014.
Jessica Riley, 22, of Calgary, has been charged with six counts of Possession of Stolen Property, six counts of Fraud, and two counts of Breach of Probation. Riley is scheduled for court in Calgary on May 12, 2014.
Of the stolen property recovered, the majority of items have now been returned to their rightful owners.
The RCMP would like to remind consumers to be cautious when purchasing items on online auction sites, and be aware of potentially purchasing stolen property.
Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP
Charges have been laid against a male and female relating to drug trafficking in the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain area. A search warrant was executed at a Stony Plain residence on April 29th, leading to the following charges:
22 year old Wayne Darrel BROWN of Stony Plain stands charged with:
- possession for the purpose of trafficking (Schedule I- cocaine)
- possession for the purpose of trafficking (Schedule II- marihuana)
- possession of property obtained by crime (Canadian currency)
- assault
- possession for the purpose of trafficking (Schedule II- marihuana)
Wayne BROWN has a previous criminal record, but Nitiya HAYS does not.
Wood Buffalo traffic stop leads to drug charges
Wood Buffalo RCMP
On Friday, May 1, 2014 at approximately 1:40 p.m. an officer with the Wood Buffalo RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 63, northbound past the Hospital Street overpass.
As a result, cocaine was located within the vehicle and the driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was arrested. Clayton Hebert (39) of Fort McMurray has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as well as additional charges under the Traffic Safety Act.
Hebert has since been released from custody and is to appear in court on May 13, 2014.
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