Canada Police Report

Edmonton Police uncover firearm trafficking operation; “23 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, gun powder, and quantities of fentanyl/methamphetamine”

February 6, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – Officers from the Edmonton Police Service Crime Suppression Branch have identified a firearm trafficking operation, resulting in several arrests and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and drugs. In early July 2022, it […]

Edmonton Police seek public’s assistance identifying vehicle theft suspect

February 3, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect following multiple vehicle thefts in southeast Edmonton in December. At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, […]

Edmonton Police make arrests in pawnshop robbery; “armed with a handgun, demanded everyone lay on the ground”

February 2, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service Robbery Section has made several arrests pertaining to an armed robbery that occurred on Jan. 10, 2023, at a south Edmonton Cash Canada. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, […]

Edmonton Police seize cash and drugs following drug trafficking investigation; “$400,000 in drugs and cash were recovered”

February 2, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – Two men and one woman have been charged after more than $400,000 in drugs and cash were recovered from two residences and a vehicle following a seven-month long drug trafficking investigation. In […]

Edmonton Police make arrests in Land Rover theft series; Males from GTA and Calgary charged

January 31, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has laid charges against two males in a recent rash of thefts targeting newer Land Rover models. On Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, the EPS TRAP (Targeted Response […]

Edmonton Police lay charges in firearm trafficking investigation

January 30, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a Gibbons, AB, resident following a four-month firearm trafficking investigation. In September of 2022, the EPS Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) initiated an investigation into a […]

Three charged, two outstanding in January 2021 Edmonton homicide

January 27, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – Three people have been arrested and two others are wanted on Canada-wide warrants in a January 2021 homicide. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6., 2021, police attended a residence in […]

UPDATE: Man and woman charged in recent north Edmonton homicide

January 27, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 41-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman in relation to a homicide in north Edmonton earlier this month. On Thursday, Jan.12, 2023 at 6:44 p.m., police […]

Edmonton Police seize 700 catalytic converters, drugs, and firearm from metal recycler

January 26, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service has uncovered a drug and catalytic converter trafficking operation at a southeast Edmonton metal recycler. In the summer of 2022, police opened a drug trafficking investigation into A1 […]

Spiritual community leader charged with sexual assault: Edmonton Police

January 23, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a self-appointed spiritual leader with four counts of sexual assault. On Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, Johannes (John) de Ruiter, 63, was arrested and charged with […]

Edmonton Homicide Section continues to investigate suspicious death, autopsy completed earlier this week

January 19, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 41-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman in relation to a homicide in north Edmonton earlier this month. On Thursday, Jan.12, 2023 at 6:44 p.m., police […]

Edmonton police officer facing assault and intimidation charges

January 19, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – An Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officer is facing charges in relation to a Jan. 14, 2023 incident. On Jan. 14, 2023, Const. Clayton Tipton, a 15-year member of the EPS, was charged […]

Edmonton Police investigating serious collisions on Anthony Henday Drive

January 19, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service is investigating two serious collision that took place early this morning on Anthony Henday Drive in northwest Edmonton. At approximately 4:24 a.m. this morning, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, […]

Edmonton Police seeking public’s assistance with animal cruelty investigation; “had an arrow penetrating through the middle of his back”

January 10, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Police Service’s Animal Cruelty Investigation Unit (ACIU) is seeking the public’s assistance to identify suspect(s) responsible for an animal abuse incident. On Dec. 31, 2022, a black two-year-old male cat […]

UPDATE: Edmonton Police lay charge in October 2022 homicide

January 10, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta – A 28-year-old man has been charged in relation to a south-central homicide that took place last fall. At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, Southwest Patrol officers responded to a […]