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Edmonton police team with U. S. Secret Service to thwart scammers
48+ min ago (711+ words) Scammers funnel money to Chinese triads, Russian organized crime rings and terrorist organizations A senior in Ontario is asked to come up with more than $800, 000 " that's her entire life savings plus a line of credit " to satisfy a scammer's false…...
Violent sex offender will be living in Edmonton, upon release: EPS
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (274+ words) This is the second time in two years, that police have issued a warning of Ryan White's release. Police are issuing a warning to the public of a violent sexual offender that will be living in Edmonton upon his release....
Edmonton police seize more than $8 million in drugs and cash
21+ hour, 54+ min ago (187+ words) The Edmonton Police Service seized more than $8 million in drugs, guns, and cash following an interprovincial police investigation into drug trafficking. The Winnipeg Police Service began the investigation in May 2024 based on reports of drug trafficking in their city. This…...
Edmonton police make arrest in West Edmonton Mall jewelry store robbery
22+ hour, 52+ min ago (177+ words) An Edmonton man is facing charges after Edmonton police used fingerprints to identify a suspect in a West Edmonton Mall jewelry store robbery in early May. Police responded at around 8: 40 p. m. on May 5 to a report of a theft at a…...
Armed man wanted for attempted murder after shootout near High Prairie: RCMP
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (248+ words) Alberta Mounties are searching for an armed man wanted for attempted murder after a shootout with another man at the Kapawe'no First Nation near High Prairie Friday. High Prairie RCMP officers responded at 6 p. m. to a report of two men firing…...
Two arrested, loaded shotgun seized after series of thefts in Hinton
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (311+ words) The seizure of a loaded firearm with an altered serial number demonstrates the serious risks officers can encounter during what initially appear to be routine theft investigations" A man wanted on outstanding charges from Prince Edward Island is facing multiple…...
Cold Lake man, 35, dead after head-on collision near Bonnyville
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (193+ words) "Bonnyville RCMP send their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased," police said A 35-year-old man from Cold Lake is dead after a head-on collision involving a pickup and a semi truck near Bonnyville Friday. At around 8: 30 a. m. , Bonnyville…...
Woman who owned killer dogs says she sought training, tried to stop victim's father from bringing him to Edmonton
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (1103+ words) I said 'absolutely not, I don't think it's a good idea,'" she testified. An Edmonton woman whose dogs bit three people and killed two pets says she brought in stricter rules after the attacks and was trying to get the…...
Police warn businesses about fraudster connected to fake cellphone contracts
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (165+ words) Edmonton police are searching for a man charged in connection with nearly 100 fraudulent cellphone contracts and are warning local businesses to be cautious. EPS investigators say the man opened 70 small business accounts and obtained 143 new Apple phones across 97 separate incidents,…...
Take Back Alberta and David Parker fighting 2023 Elections Alberta fines over alleged Charter breaches
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (536+ words) Take Back Alberta and its founder David Parker are seeking to overturn $120, 000 in fines levied by Elections Alberta in connection with their activities ahead of the 2023 provincial election. The organziation and Parker claim the province's election finance disclosure laws run…...