Edmonton Police Service

The Edmonton Police Service is often in the news. We have a dedicated team of Media Relations Specialist and Public Information Officers who work with local media and other publics to give the organization the transparency and promotion it deserves.

Recent News Releases

EPS lays first drone-related charge
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The Edmonton Police Service has charged a man in relation to the unsafe and dangerous operation of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also commonly known as a “drone.”On Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, a constable trained as a UAV operator for the EPS observed an UAV operating in a dangerous manner in d...
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Police release composite sketch of suspect in series of assaults
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Police release composite sketch of suspect in series of assaults
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is releasing the following composite sketch in hopes of identifying a suspect in a series of sexual assaults that occurred on Nov. 8 and 9, 2016. A female complainant reported that on Nov. 8, 2016, at approximately 6:20 p.m., while w...
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Police seek public’s assistance to identify LRT hate crime suspect
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Police seek public’s assistance to identify LRT hate crime suspect
The Edmonton Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a male suspect in connection with an alleged hate crime that occurred at the Health Sciences LRT Station on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.The EPS Hate Crimes Detail is investigating the alleged incident, which saw an elderly ma...
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Police request public’s help to locate missing 25-year-old woman
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Police request public’s help to locate missing 25-year-old woman
The Edmonton Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing 25-year-old woman who was last seen at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in the area of 22 Street and 141 Avenue. Police and family are concerned for her safety and well-being. Cheyenne Partri...
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Police request public’s help to locate missing 25-year-old woman
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Police request public’s help to locate missing 25-year-old woman
The Edmonton Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing 25-year-old woman who was last seen on CCTV on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at the Clairview LRT station. Cheyenne Partridge, 25, was last seen wearing a grey and black plaid jacket, a black and red plai...
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Public information and warning: violent sexual offender released
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Public information and warning: violent sexual offender released
In the interest of public safety, the Edmonton Police Service is issuing the following warning; Leon Halkett, 31, is considered by police to be a violent and sexually violent offender who has preyed on random women, as well as women whom he has been in relationships with. Halkett ...
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81-year-old woman found safe in Edson
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The 81-year-old woman has been found safe. With the assistance of the RCMP, the Edmonton Police Service located elderly woman around 2 p.m. in Edson, AB.Thank you to the public and all media outlets for your assistance. -30-Please contact Noreen Remtulla at (780) 421-3552 for more information.
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Investigators seek additional witnesses to weekend pedestrian fatal involving ETS bus
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The Edmonton Police Service is seeking additional witnesses to a pedestrian fatality that saw a 13-year-old girl struck and killed by an Edmonton Transit System bus Saturday evening in northwest Edmonton. Major Collision Investigations Unit members believe there were several passengers riding the...
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Police request public’s help locating missing 81-year-old woman
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Police request public’s help locating missing 81-year-old woman
The Edmonton Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing 81-year-old woman who was last seen earlier this evening. Arletta Robertson, 81, was last seen around 4:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, in the area of 69 Avenue and 178 Street. Robertson w...
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Investigators release surveillance video of suspect involved in distribution of hatred flyers
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Investigators release surveillance video of suspect involved in distribution of hatred flyers
The Edmonton Police Service Hate Crimes Detail is releasing video surveillance today of an individual they believe may be responsible for the recent distribution of hatred flyers across the city.Hate Crimes Detail is conducting an investigation into the Willful Promotion of Hatred, contrary to Se...
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