Fatal MVC near Smoky Lake
Double shooting in Calgary
Edmonton Senior struck in crosswalk dies
Fort McMurray armed robbery suspects charged
RCMP officer injured, suspect arrested
Serious collision in Lac La Biche
Theft from vehicle in Forestburg
LRPS to host cyber-safety forum for parents
EPS investigating brutal assault on homeless man
Edmonton woman’s death considered to be non-criminal
EPS trying to reunite hundreds of pieces of jewelry with owners
Fatal MVC near Smoky Lake
On May 31, 2014, at approximately 6:12 pm Smoky Lake RCMP along with Smoky Lake Fire Department, Vilna Fire Department, Smoky Lake EMS, and Vilna EMS were dispatched to a collision on Range Road 155 (approximately 12 kms east of Smoky Lake) involving a pickup truck and a tractor. The pickup truck traveling northbound struck the tractor while it was southbound on the range road.
The driver of the pickup truck, 62 year old Barry WOOD of Bellis, Alberta was pronounced deceased at the scene. No charges will be laid against the driver of the tractor, who was uninjured.
RCMP continue to investigate to determine the exact cause of the crash but suspect that alcohol and speed may have been factors.
Double shooting in Calgary
The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating a double shooting that occurred in the southwest. At approximately 3:25 am on Saturday, May 31, 2014, police were called to reports of shots being fired in the 2300 block of 10 Avenue S.W. Police flooded the area but did not locate any victims at the scene. Several people at the location were taken to Westwinds for further questioning.
At approximately 3:35 a.m., a local area hospital called to report two men had been admitted with gunshot wounds. One arrived at the hospital in a car, the other by taxi. A man aged between 25 and 30 remains in critical condition. A 21-year-old man is being treated for minor injuries. Detectives are waiting to talk to both victims.
Those taken in for questioning from the scene are assisting with the investigation but no suspects have been identified at this point. Early indications suggest the incident is linked to a private party that was being held at 8 Weapons Fitness and MMA gym. The shooting appears to have occurred outside this location.
The Edmonton Police Service Traffic Section is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that took place yesterday in a crosswalk in west Edmonton.
At approximately 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014, a 73-year-old female had entered a marked crosswalk and was crossing the merge lane from the south to the north curb adjacent to the 95 Avenue and 170 Street intersection. A Toyota Tundra traveling eastbound on 95 Avenue turned right into the merge lane that connects to southbound 170 Street, and struck the female as she was crossing. EMS treated and transported the woman to hospital in serious condition. The woman succumbed to her injuries and passed away during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 1, 2014. The 42-year-old male driver of the truck did not report any injuries.
The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit continues to investigate what factors may have contributed to the pedestrian collision, however, speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors at this time. Charges are pending against the driver of the truck.
“This is an unfortunate reminder for motorists and pedestrians to always look out for one other on the roadways,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Gary Lamont with the EPS Traffic Section. “Pedestrian collisions happen way too often, and many pedestrians are struck when they are crossing the street with the right of way. It’s important that motorists and pedestrians pay attention and make eye contact with each other before moving forward. We share the roads and need to look out for each other.”
This is Edmonton’s third pedestrian fatality and 10th traffic fatality for 2014. Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
On May 30, 2014 at approximately 3:15 am the Wood Buffalo RCMP were dispatched to an armed robbery at the Shell Gas Station in Beacon Hill. Initial reports indicated that two Aboriginal males entered the store brandishing knives and demanded money from the cash register. Prior to the suspect’s departure they destroyed surveillance equipment within the store. Fortunately no one was injured in this incident.
Shortly thereafter the suspects were located driving south on Highway 881 by RCMP, where they were arrested and taken into custody. Leslie Quintal (21) from Conklin, Mark Tremblay (24) from Janvier and Vance Herman-Fontaine (21) also from Janvier have been charged with several offences in relation to this occurrence. Both Quintal and Tremblay have been charged with robbery with a weapon, disguise with intent to commit an offence and mischief under $5000.00. Herman-Fontaine has been charged with robbery with a weapon.
Quintal and Tremblay remain in custody and are to appear in court on June 2, 2014. Herman-Fontaine also remains in custody at this time with a court appearance of June 16, 2014.
RCMP officer injured, suspect arrested
Strathcona County RCMP have located and arrested the male suspect involved in an incident on May 30 that injured a Strathcona County RCMP officer.
The male suspect was identified as Christopher FERGUSON, 23 years old of Three Hills, Alberta and information provided by the public led police to a rural acreage in the Three Hills area.
Three Hills RCMP assisted by RCMP Air Services and Red Deer RCMP Police Dog Services located and arrested FERGUSON without incident outside of a residence on the acreage. The suspect vehicle was also located at the acreage and was seized as evidence.
FERGUSON is currently in custody awaiting a judicial interim release hearing (bail hearing) and is facing the following charges:
- One count of Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm
- One count of Criminal Flight
- One count of Criminal Hit and Run
- One count of Impersonation
The investigation is still on going and there is potential for further charges to be laid regarding the young child.
At the time of his arrest FERGUSON was also wanted on several warrants from Didsbury RCMP and Edmonton Police Service for the following charges:
- One count of Break and Enter and Commit Robbery with a Firearm
- Three counts of Mischief under $5000
- One count of Violating a Municipal By-Law
Strathcona County RCMP would like to thank all of the officers, specialized units and public citizens who assisted in this investigation. Our thoughts and well wishes are with the injured officer and his family.
An update will be provided once the bail hearing has been held.
Serious collision in Lac La Biche
On May 30, 2014 at approximately 3:45pm Lac La Biche RCMP, Fire and Ambulance received a report of a serious collision on Highway 881 approximately 65 kilometers north of Lac La Biche.
Police and emergency crews attended the scene where the 46 year old male driver of the vehicle was partially ejected after the vehicle rolled several times. The driver was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the collision. Due to the seriousness of the drivers injruies STARS Air Ambulance was dispatched and attended. The male was the airlifted to an Edmonton Hospital in serious condition.
Police advise that speed and alcohol are not factors in their investigation. Police would like to thank the bystanders who stopped and assisted by caring for the male until emergency crews arrived. Highway 881 was closed for approximately an hour and a half due to the collision.
Theft from vehicle in Forestburg
On Sunday, June 1, 2014, the Killam/Forestburg RCMP Detachment responded to a complaint of theft from a vehicle in Forestburg, Alberta. The investigation revealed that between 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2014 and 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2014 a Garmin Nuvi GPS and Banks EQ controller for an engine programmer were stolen from a truck parked on a residential street in Forestburg. The value of the stolen goods is estimated to be over $1,000. RCMP are continuing to investigate.
LRPS to host cyber safety forum for parents
The Lethbridge Regional Police Service is hosting an internet safety session to help educate parents about cyber issues and provide tips to help prevent children from being victimized.
Internet and social media-related issues such as cyber bullying, sexting and child pornography are by far the biggest issues that local School Resource Officers address on a daily basis. Today’s children are able to access the internet 24/7 and are faced with issues their parents never encountered as youngsters. Children are very proficient online and in some cases know more about the cyber world than their parents.
Parents are invited to attend an internet safety educational session on June 3, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Centre at Chinook High School, 259 Britannia Boulevard West. The session is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about online issues, crime and crime trends.
School Resource Officers will discuss current trends in our schools, the Forensic Identification Unit will be able to answer questions on device storage and data retrieval and the Internet Child Exploitation Unit will provide information on child pornography offences and trends.
EPS investigating brutal assault on homeless man
The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a brutal assault on a homeless man under the Victoria Trail Bridge, and is asking the public for any information that might help identify those responsible.
At approximately 12:24 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, an injured adult male was discovered by two passersby underneath the Victoria Trail Bridge in the Kennedale Ravine just north of Hooke Road. Police and EMS responding to the scene found a 43-year-old male suffering from what appeared to be an aggravated assault, with extensive injuries and a significant loss of blood. EMS treated and transported the man to hospital in serious condition.
Investigators learned the victim had no fixed address, and that he was allegedly assaulted by another adult male who may have been in the company of two others. The assailant is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 20-years-old, tall with a slim build, clean-shaven, with short blonde hair and blue eyes. Accompanying the male was a Caucasian female who wore blue pants and blue shirt with a zipped up jacket, and possibly another individual with no description.
“This appears to be a cowardly, unprovoked attack on a helpless man,” says Acting Det. Mark Rosenow with EPS Northeast Division. “We believe the man was struck repeatedly with an edged weapon of some kind, and from the nature of his injuries, he was most likely trying to defend himself. This man will be in hospital for some time recovering, and he’s lucky to be alive.”
Edmonton woman’s death considered to be non-criminal
The Edmonton Police Service Missing Persons Unit has concluded the investigation into the disappearance of Louise Veillard.
At approximately 9:32 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2014, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded to a call from a woman walking in Rundle Park who reported seeing a body floating in the North Saskatchewan River. EFRS deployed two water rescue boats and pulled the body from the river and transported it to the Gold Bar Boat Launch. The body was then transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office.
On Friday, May 30, 2014, the Edmonton Medical Examiner identified the deceased as missing Edmonton woman Louise Veillard, 26. There are no indications of foul play and the death is considered to be non-criminal. As the death is considered non-criminal, no further information will be released by police.
Background:
Louise Veillard, 26, was last seen near the McKernan/Belgravia LRT Station before noon on Friday, May 2, 2014. Veillard’s disappearance was out of character and there were concerns for her well-being. After an appeal for public assistance in locating the missing woman, and an exhaustive search by EPS Southwest Division Patrol officers and community members in the river valley, the EPS Missing Persons Unit took over the investigation on Monday, May 5, 2014.
Police are attempting to re-unite hundreds of pieces of stolen jewelry, including a medal from the First World War, seized during a March 26th drug investigation at a licensed establishment near 95 Avenue and 87 Street in Edmonton.
The three-month EPS investigation into alleged drug trafficking culminated in the arrest of two owners of the south side neighbourhood licensed establishment. During their investigation, however, officers also seized hundreds of pieces of jewelry.
“We seized hundreds of pieces of jewellery during our investigation, and we would like to reunite them with their rightful owners,” said EPS Const. Ahmad Ghulom Sakhi. “There are also pieces that might have important sentimental value to an individual or family, including historic coins and a medal from the First World War.”
Other unique pieces of jewelry seized include a historic pocket watch, a gold chain with a pendant of the Virgin Mary, and a gold ring designed in the shape of a horse’s head).
If you recognize any of these pieces of jewelry or would like to inquire about the other pieces, you are encouraged to visit the EPS Pinterest website at: www.pinterest.com/edmontonpolice. Potential owners of the jewelry will be required to present sufficient proof of ownership, either through a stolen property police report, photo(s) of the piece of jewelry or a receipt of purchase.
On the afternoon of Friday, May 30, 2014, the Red Deer Municipal Drug Unit, with the assistance of Red Deer RCMP, conducted a search of a single family dwelling house and garage at an address in the Normandeau neighbourhood in Red Deer, Alberta.
The search yielded positive results, with a quantity of controlled substances, a prohibited firearm, a prohibited weapon and a significant quantity of Canadian currency located and seized by police. A total of nine adults were arrested and a three-year-old child was protected until social workers were able to take him into custody. Three adult males and one adult female are facing charges relating to this search; another adult female was arrested on outstanding warrants unrelated to the search.
Further updates on names of accused persons and specific charges will be provided once the charges have been sworn.
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