The EPS issued a news release about his disappearance yesterday, Aug. 28, 2018.
Investigators would like to thank the media and public for their assistance.
“Without question, our roadways are about to get very busy,” said. Kerry Bates, EPS Traffic Safety Coordinator. “Hence, it’s extremely important for pedestrians and motorists alike to pay attention to the rules of the road to help keep one another safe.”
Police especially want to remind motorists to “slow down” and adhere to the 30 km/h speed limits in and around Playground Zones near schools.
During the 2016-17 school year, (Sept. 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017), the city’s Traffic Safety Services (TSS) mailed out more than 46,000 speeding tickets to drivers, who were caught speeding through School/Playground Zones by its photo radar vehicles. During the 2017-18 school year (same time frame), TSS mailed out over 30,000 tickets to motorists caught speeding through Playground Zones.
EPS manned enforcement issued more than 8,400 tickets to motorists speeding through School/Playground Zones, during the 2017-18 school year.
“Given these numbers, it’s obvious there is still a large number of drivers in our city who continue to ignore the 30 km/h speed limit near schools. School is back. Please slow down, in the zone,” said Sgt. Bates.
Police agencies across the province will also be stepping up enforcement of Playground Zones as a Back to School initiative Sept. 10-14.
“I want to be clear,” explained Sgt. Bates. “Pedestrians also have to be on the ball, and adhere to the rules of the road. Walking an extra 30 feet to arrive at a marked cross walk, for instance, rather than taking a short cut across the street, could very well save your life. Road safety isn’t just for drivers.”
The Edmonton Police Service re-launched its familiar “Be a textbook driver” public awareness campaign this week, in conjunction with the first day of school. The public awareness campaign reminds motorists to slow down and be mindful of the 30 km/h speed limit in Playground Zones located on the perimeters around schools across Edmonton.
"The high incidence of bike theft is especially frustrating and demoralizing in light of our efforts on the downtown bike lanes," says Ward 6 Councillor Scott McKeen. "The City spent a lot of money creating this great system. Bike commuting is safer and easier now for a lot of people, but it's a real deterrent when your bike gets stolen."
The EPS recovers 25 to 30 bicycles each week, believed to be abandoned or stolen. Only 24 per cent of these are returned to owners as EPS is unable to return bikes to people who cannot prove ownership.
"It is very important that owners find and record their bike's serial number," says Cst. Michael Zacharuk with the EPS Community Action Team. "The serial number is how cyclists can prove ownership of their property."
A recent investigation culminated with the discovery of thousands of dollars in stolen bicycles at a south-side residence, where 83 bicycles and hundreds of bicycle parts were recovered.
Several of the bicycles have since been reunited with their rightful owners, who were able to provide investigators with the bike's serial number.
Jimmy Markortoff, 57, of Edmonton, is currently facing two charges of possession of stolen property under $5,000 with additional charges pending.
The new EPS bike theft prevention campaign reminds cyclists that in order to reclaim recovered bicycles, owners must provide EPS with:
For more information on how to keep your bike safe, visit www.edmontonpolice.ca/biketheft.
Joshua Luke Little, 38, is alleged to have committed a daytime residential break and enter that occurred on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in the area of 213 Street and 50 Avenue.
Investigators also believe Little is responsible for a residential break-in near 24 Avenue and 111A Street on Aug. 18, 2018, whereby a male suspect forcibly entered the attached garage and the main front door of the residence. Once inside, the suspect is alleged to have stolen identification documents, jewelry and two sets of vehicles keys.
On Aug. 14, 2018, Little allegedly broke into a residence on Blackburn Drive in southwest Edmonton. At home at the time of the B&E, a frightened female resident fled the home and called police.
The suspect allegedly stole the resident’s 2017 Porsche Macan, after finding keys to the vehicle in the home.
Investigators have since located surveillance from the area, which identified Little as the male suspect driving the vehicle.
Warrants have since been issued for Little’s arrest with respect to the Aug. 14 and Aug. 18 incidents.
Little is described as 5’6” tall and weighs approximately 215 pounds. Little has brown hair and green eyes (see photo below).
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Joshua Luke Little is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Wanted: Joshua Luke Little,
B&E Suspect
Dana Morrison, 38, reportedly left his home in the area of 114 Avenue and 137 Street on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at approximately 6:20 p.m.
The last known sighting of Morrison was at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, at a McDonald’s in the area of 81 Street and 127 Avenue.
Morrison is described as a Caucasian male with blue eyes and light brown hair. He is approximately 6’0” tall, weighs 220 lbs and was last seen wearing a light green long sleeve shirt with buttons on the top, blue jeans and black runners. Morrison currently has a beard, is balding and has longer hair.
Missing: Dana Morrison, 38
Morrison frequents the Westmount Mall area and is known to take walks in the river valley. He gets around on foot and was last seen walking on Aug. 27, 2018.
Morrison requires medication and therefore police are concerned for his well-being. There are no indications to suggest foul play.
Anyone with information regarding Morrison’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Edmonton Police Service Complaint Line at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tip online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Dana Morrison, 38,was located in Victoria Park, unharmed.
The EPS would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.
Soosay, 21, allegedly breached conditions of his court order. The Edmonton Police Service issued a news release on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, seeking assistance to locate Soosay.
Soosay remains in police custody and is charged with breach of probation (x3).
No further information is available at this time.
The 24-hour enforcement period took place on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Of the total 3,331 traffic violations, 2,507 were solely related to speed. There were also 824 violations for seatbelt infractions, distracted driving and other Traffic Safety Act violations. Much of the enforcement was conducted in playground zones around schools.
“Now that students are back in school we will focus some of our enforcement to designated school zones,” says acting Staff Sergeant Kerry Bates with the EPS Traffic Section. “As always, we encourage motorists to drive with care, slow down and be mindful of your surroundings.”
The Edmonton Police Service and the City of Edmonton coordinate regular enforcement campaigns throughout the year (such as Operation 24 Hours) to improve traffic safety on Edmonton’s roadways.
At approximately 5:15 a.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, West Division officers responded to a report of a theft at a business in the area of 93 Avenue and 215 Street.
It was reported to police that a white pick-up truck drove into the business’ front doors. Two suspects then allegedly exited the truck and used it to remove an ATM from its foundation inside the business. The suspects then reportedly fled the parking lot heading southbound toward Suder Greens Dr.
Investigators have since recovered video footage from the area and are releasing a photo of a truck that they believe may be linked to the theft.
The truck, pictured below, is described as a mid-2000s white Chevrolet Silverado with a canopy.
Anyone with information about the truck, its occupants and/or its whereabouts before or after the time of the incident is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Hashim Abdulkadir Mohamed, 24, Samatar Mohiadin, 20, Amiir Hussen, 20 and Mohamod Mohamod, 18 are each charged with first-degree murder in relation to this homicide.
“We would like to thank the citizens of Edmonton, as well as the local media for their assistance with this investigation,” says Staff Sgt. Bill Clark with the EPS Homicide Section.“Tips and information from the public ultimately led to the arrests of these four individuals.”
The EPS Homicide Section and Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Unit continues to investigate.
No further information is available at this time.
Every file is evaluated on a case by case basis. The EPS decided to release the name of the deceased as it serves an investigative purpose.
Background
At approximately 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, police received numerous reports of gunfire in the area of 162 Avenue and 51 Street. Upon arrival, Northeast Division officers located a deceased male inside a vehicle who appeared to have sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The Edmonton Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 and determined the cause of death to be gunshot wounds. The manner of death was deemed homicide.
It was reported to police that a Suzuki motorcycle was travelling southbound on Millwoods Road when it was struck by a dark blue GMC Terrain travelling northbound that had reportedly crossed the centre line.
EMS responded; however, the 58-year-old female driver of the motorcycle succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The 45-year-old male driver of the Terrain did not sustain any injuries.
EPS Major Collision Investigations Section continues to investigate.
Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Mustafe Rashid, 29, is accused with shooting a 28-year-old male complainant during a dispute at a suite near 98 Avenue and 103 Street, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. The complainant was treated and transported to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
Rashid was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1 p.m. yesterday, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at a residence on the Onion Lake Reserve in Saskatchewan. RCMP members from Onion Lake, Turtleford and Maidstone, Sask. detachments all assisted in the arrest.
Edmonton Police Service investigators have also charged Rashid with aggravated assault, careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm and using a firearm in the commission of an offence.
The 24-hour enforcement period took place on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Of the total 3,331 traffic violations, 2,507 were solely related to speed. There were also 824 violations for seatbelt infractions, distracted driving and other Traffic Safety Act violations. Much of the enforcement was conducted in playground zones around schools.
“Now that students are back in school we will focus some of our enforcement to designated school zones,” says acting Staff Sergeant Kerry Bates with the EPS Traffic Section. “As always, we encourage motorists to drive with care, slow down and be mindful of your surroundings.”
The Edmonton Police Service and the City of Edmonton coordinate regular enforcement campaigns throughout the year (such as Operation 24 Hours) to improve traffic safety on Edmonton’s roadways.
At approximately 5:15 a.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, West Division officers responded to a report of a theft at a business in the area of 93 Avenue and 215 Street.
It was reported to police that a white pick-up truck drove into the business’ front doors. Two suspects then allegedly exited the truck and used it to remove an ATM from its foundation inside the business. The suspects then reportedly fled the parking lot heading southbound toward Suder Greens Dr.
Investigators have since recovered video footage from the area and are releasing a photo of a truck that they believe may be linked to the theft.
The truck, pictured below, is described as a mid-2000s white Chevrolet Silverado with a canopy.
Anyone with information about the truck, its occupants and/or its whereabouts before or after the time of the incident is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Hashim Abdulkadir Mohamed, 24, Samatar Mohiadin, 20, Amiir Hussen, 20 and Mohamod Mohamod, 18 are each charged with first-degree murder in relation to this homicide.
“We would like to thank the citizens of Edmonton, as well as the local media for their assistance with this investigation,” says Staff Sgt. Bill Clark with the EPS Homicide Section.“Tips and information from the public ultimately led to the arrests of these four individuals.”
The EPS Homicide Section and Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Unit continues to investigate.
No further information is available at this time.
Every file is evaluated on a case by case basis. The EPS decided to release the name of the deceased as it serves an investigative purpose.
Background
At approximately 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, police received numerous reports of gunfire in the area of 162 Avenue and 51 Street. Upon arrival, Northeast Division officers located a deceased male inside a vehicle who appeared to have sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The Edmonton Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 and determined the cause of death to be gunshot wounds. The manner of death was deemed homicide.
It was reported to police that a Suzuki motorcycle was travelling southbound on Millwoods Road when it was struck by a dark blue GMC Terrain travelling northbound that had reportedly crossed the centre line.
EMS responded; however, the 58-year-old female driver of the motorcycle succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The 45-year-old male driver of the Terrain did not sustain any injuries.
EPS Major Collision Investigations Section continues to investigate.
Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Mustafe Rashid, 29, is accused with shooting a 28-year-old male complainant during a dispute at a suite near 98 Avenue and 103 Street, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. The complainant was treated and transported to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
Rashid was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1 p.m. yesterday, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at a residence on the Onion Lake Reserve in Saskatchewan. RCMP members from Onion Lake, Turtleford and Maidstone, Sask. detachments all assisted in the arrest.
Edmonton Police Service investigators have also charged Rashid with aggravated assault, careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm and using a firearm in the commission of an offence.
At approximately 7:50 a.m. this morning, Southwest Division officers responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in the area of 67 Avenue and 115 Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old male suffering from stab wounds.
It was reported to police that a male suspect stabbed another male on the South Campus LRT platform. The suspect then reportedly fled the scene on foot.
EMS responded, treated and transported the male victim to hospital with serious injuries.
A short time later, at approximately 8 a.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at a business in the area of 57 Avenue and 111 Street.
It was reported to police that a male suspect entered the business, assaulted an employee and stole merchandise. The male then reportedly left the business and approached a vehicle in the parking lot, demanding that the female driver take him away from the scene. When the driver refused, the suspect allegedly jumped into her vehicle on the passenger side and grabbed her. The female was able to break free and exit the vehicle. The suspect then reportedly stole the female’s 2017 Cadillac XTS and fled the business’ parking lot southbound on 111 Street.
EMS responded and treated the male employee at the scene for minor injuries. The female driver did not sustain any injuries.
Thanks to an electronic vehicle monitoring system, West Division officers were able to locate the vehicle parked behind a business in the area of 179 Street and 106 A Avenue.
Upon police arrival, the male suspect reportedly tried to flee the scene in the vehicle and when prevented from doing so, exited the vehicle. As officers attempted to arrest the male, a brief altercation took place and the suspect broke free of the arresting police members, fleeing the area on foot.
Moments later, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the suspect was apprehended in the area of 181 Street and 107 Avenue with assistance from the EPS Canine Unit.
The 24-year-old male suspect is now in custody and charges are pending.
At this time, police do not believe the suspect was known to the individuals involved in this series of events.
