Recent News Releases - Edmonton Police Service

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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Police seek witnesses to assault on woman in shopping centre parking lot
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The Edmonton Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a male suspect responsible for an alleged random assault on a woman that occurred Sunday in a southwest Edmonton parking lot. Southwest Division patrol officers responded to a report of an assault on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2...
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Police ask for assistance to locate suspect wanted on over 50 warrants
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Police ask for assistance to locate suspect wanted on over 50 warrants
The Edmonton Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man who is wanted on over 50 warrants. Ivan Cory Cardinal (also known as Ivan Dumais), 38, has outstanding warrants in Edmonton and Bonnyville for break and enter, possession of stolen property,disqual...
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Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement Unit takes more drugs off the street
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The Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Unit arrested a male and took drugs out of circulation that were headed to our city streets.Police conducted a search warrant on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at a residence in the area of 119 Avenue and 85 Street in relation to an on-going investigation. Pol...
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Innovative collision software increases EPS efficiency
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The Edmonton Police Service is now able to create electronic collision reports on scene, thanks to a new mobile application called, eCruiser.Designed specifically for computers in police vehicles, eCruiser was developed by Alberta Transportation in collaboration with the EPS. The purpose of the m...
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Fatal collision involving pedestrian and bus under investigation
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The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 14-year-old female yesterday evening.On Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers from Northeast Division responded to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and an unknown vehicle...
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