Berg’s body was discovered inside a shopping cart in the alley in the area of 124 Street and north of 113 Avenue.
Homicide Detectives have arrested and charged Sophie Isabelle Frenchman, 48, with 2nd degree murder.
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2015 just before 4 a.m., the Edmonton Police Service patrol officers and AIR-1 responded to call of an armed robbery at a convenience store located at 91 Street and 82 Avenue, but were unable to locate any suspects.
Minutes later, another robbery with similar circumstances was reported at another convenience store at 98 Avenue and Ottewell Road. Patrol and AIR-1 responded to this location but again were unable to locate any suspicious persons.
Anticipating another robbery, AIR-1 deployed in the direction of another convenience store in the area of 50 Street and 90 Avenue and immediately located a suspicious vehicle leaving the area. Police confirmed that a third convenience store had allegedly been robbed under similar circumstances.
AIR-1 directed Southeast Division patrol members to the suspect vehicle. Upon approaching the vehicle, it is reported that the driver exited and fled on foot before EPS Canine Unit arrested him a short distance away.
The passenger of the vehicle was arrested inside without incident.
Weapons used in the robberies and stolen property were recovered.
Romim Mohammad-Zarif, 21, was charged with robbery (x3), being disguised during the commission of an offense (x3), possession of a weapon (x2), possession of a controlled substance, impaired operation of a motor vehicle, refusal to provide a breath sample and breach of recognizances (x4).
Behzad Alinejad, 22, was charged robbery (x3), being disguised during the commission of an offense (x3) and possession of an offensive weapon.
The Edmonton Police Service acknowledges the great teamwork between Southeast Division, AIR-1, Canine and Robbery Unit.
Jason Moors, 31, was released from the Calgary Correctional Centre and is considered by police to be a sexual offender who poses a risk of significant harm to children in any community where he resides.
Jason Robert Moors
Height: 5’9” | Weight: 170 lbs
Eyes: Blue | Hair: Brown
The Edmonton Police Service is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform the members of the community.
Moors will be residing in the Edmonton area and will be closely monitored by the Behavioral Assessment Unit of the Edmonton Police Service.
The intent of this information is to enable citizens to take suitable precautionary measures. Releasing this information is not intended to encourage people to engage in any sort of vigilante action.
This information is released under the authority of the FOIP Act, RSA 2000, C. F-25.
North Division patrol members responded to an address near 119 Avenue and 56 Street just after 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, after receiving a call for assistance.
Upon arrival, officers found a 42-year-old female suffering from stab wounds. The woman was rushed to hospital by EMS paramedics, where she would later succumb to her injuries.
Charges are currently pending against a 38-year-old male, who remains in custody.
The accused will appear in court on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at 9 a.m.
The Medical Examiner’s office has scheduled an autopsy for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
Background:
A 38-year-old Edmonton man is facing murder-related charges in connection with a stabbing incident in the city’s north end late Friday evening.
North Division patrol members responded to an address near 119 Avenue and 56 Street just after 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, after receiving a call for assistance.
Upon arrival, officers found a 42-year-old female suffering from stab wounds. The woman was rushed to hospital by EMS paramedics, where she would later succumb to her injuries.
Const. Murray Burke and PSD Maverick won the competition with the following rankings:
Const. Burke and Maverick have been with the EPS Canine Unit for five years.
First-time competitors Const. Kelly Lang and PSD Fozzy also did very well by placing fourth in Criminal Apprehension. They have been with Canine Unit for only five months.
Overall, 35 police service dogs and their handlers from 15 police agencies competed in the three-day event in Medicine Hat.
The first two days of competition focussed on tracking evidence, searching buildings and areas, as well as drug and explosive detection. The final competition day concentrated on obedience, agility, and criminal apprehension.
“The competition at the CPCA Trials is tough. It demands comprehensive teamwork between the handler and the canine partner. The testing is strict and you’re going up against the best in the country,” says A/Supt. Gary Godziuk. “To bring home multiple awards, including first overall, is an impressive accomplishment.”
Congratulations to Cst. Burke and Maverick along with Cst. Lang and Fozzy on a job well done!
“The longevity of the CAT initiative not only demonstrates its effectiveness in fighting crime, but our continued commitment to fighting crime in all city communities,” says EPS Deputy Chief Tony Harder. “As calls for service increase, CAT deployments become force multipliers that help ramp up our crime management strategies. We’re able to be less reactive and more proactive, putting police officers and resources where the crimes and offenders are, as well as addressing specific community concerns.”
The CAT initiative was developed for the EPS Violence Reduction Strategy to bring together police and community partners to address violence, crime and disorder in at-risk neighbourhoods. Based on neighbourhood crime reporting and analysis, a high-crime area is saturated with mobile, highly-visible police units that target specific crimes with prevention, intervention and suppression tactics. Community partners and volunteers help educate residents on crime prevention, and various social agencies connect vulnerable persons with needed services.
Since its first monthly deployment in the McCauley neighbourhood in September 2011, CAT has been successful in addressing a wide range of criminal and social issues. CAT has been responsible for approximately: 1,826 arrests, 1,416 charges, 5,153 warrant executions, 5,373 vehicle stops, 3,944 traffic tickets, 156 housing referrals, 89,551 public interactions, and numerous other positive interventions that cannot be counted.
Because of the success of the CAT initiative, EPS has dedicated a sergeant and four constables to coordinate all future deployments across the city to ensure operational consistency and efficiency. The new unit will also provide support to crime and offender management initiatives being conducted by EPS divisional members.
“We commend the police for responding to community needs through an increased presence in areas of vulnerability,” says Jan Fox, REACH Edmonton Executive Director. “We are thankful that REACH and other social agencies can be involved as this clearly recognizes that enforcement and prevention go hand in hand.”
This week, CAT will be focusing its resources on reducing the growing number of property crimes such as break and enters and auto thefts in the city’s west-end. Police will be out patrolling identified hot spot locations, targeting all criminal activity, and conducting offender management.
Members of the public are invited out to the CAT deployment to speak with officers about their particular crime problems and to receive crime prevention materials at the EPS Mobile Action Centre. Community partners such as REACH, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, the Edmonton Native Healing Centre, and CEASE will be available for consultation as well. The EPS Canine Unit and the EPS Blue Line Racing Team will be making special appearances, and there will also be a free community barbecue held nightly. Everyone is welcome.
Southeast Division patrol members responded to the Sobeys parking lot at 3819 34 St., in the neighbourhood of Meadowbrook, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015.
It was reported to police that an 81-yr-old complainant was riding his bicycle southbound through the parking lot near the grocery store’s loading dock, when he was struck by a white, five-ton truck that was reversing.
The driver is alleged to have left the scene driving onto 38 Avenue.
Anyone who has information about this collision is asked to call 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
On Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at approximately 2:20 p.m., West Division officers were conducting a speed enforcement blitz in the area 95 Avenue and 153 Street.
A 25-year-oldmale was caught travelling four times the speed limit in a school zone where children and others were present.
“This is extremely concerning,” said Staff Sergeant Barry Maron with West Division. “This individual is very lucky that no one was hurt as a result of his thoughtless actions.”
Brodie Rae Christensen,25, who possesses a graduated driver’s license, was issued a mandatory court summons and was charged with dangerous driving under the Criminal Code and careless driving under the Traffic Safety Act.
Christensen is expected to appear in court on Nov. 2, 2015.
Ronald Holgate was last seen by staff at his long-term care facility, 17 Avenue and Rabbit Hill Road, at approximately 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.
The senior suffers from dementia, and has a history of going missing on occasion.
Anyone who has information about Mr. Holgate’s whereabouts 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.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
Missing: Ronald Holgate, 86
Investigators believe a Honda Civic that Candace Patricia Gairdner, 61, was driving northbound on 82 Street at around 11 a.m. that day, travelled through a red light and collided with a westbound Jeep in the intersection at 122Avenue. The Honda Civic is also alleged to have subsequently collided with another vehicle that was stopped at the red light and in the southbound lane of 82 Street.
Two female passengers from the Civic were treated and taken to hospital by paramedics, where a 64-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries. The male driver of the Jeep was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This was Edmonton’s 26th traffic fatality of 2015. As of today, Tuesday, Oct. 6th, a total of 29 people have been killed in traffic collisions.
Bryan Keown, 39, is facing 26 charges with respect to seven break and enters that occurred between June and most recently on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015.
The arrest marked an extensive four-month investigation involving the collaborative efforts of members in SW Criminal Investigations Section, SW Patrol Support Team, SW Intel Team and Whyte Avenue Beats.
Keown is charged with possession of stolen property under $5,000 (x 7), possession of break and enter instruments (x 5), breach of recognizance (x 5), break and enter (x 4), disguise with intent (x 2), theft under $5,000, theft of mail and mischief.
According to the Canadian Association for Community Living, 899,000 people in Canada have an intellectual disability; that’s just over 2.5 per cent of the population. Odds are, each one of us is related to, or knows someone, with an intellectual disability. Although most people don’t mean any harm when they use the R-word, it is bullying—plain and simple.
The Edmonton Police Service is joining the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Special Olympics Canada and Motionball to eliminate the use of the R-word in everyday conversation. YELLOWCARD Day, held annually on October 8th, brings attention to the cause through social media using #nogoodway. This year, Edmonton Police Service is taking part in the campaign to show support for Special Olympics and for all persons with intellectual disabilities.
You can show your support by dropping by City Hall on October 8th at 10:00 a.m. and joining others in taking the pledge to stop using the R-word. The first 50 people arriving at the event will get a free Yellowcard t-shirt. If you can’t make it to the event, please visit www.motionball.com/yellowcard and take the pledge online. Be YELLOWCARD ambassadors—because there is #nogoodway to use the R-word!
Members of the media are invited to attend the event where October 8th will be proclaimed Yellow Card Day in Edmonton. Following the proclamation, guest speakers will take the pledge and in unison, all attendees will symbolically rip the R-word from their vocabulary.
BACKGROUND ON YELLOWCARD DAY:
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 around 8:30 p.m., a plain clothes on-duty detective was at a convenience store in the area of 50 Street and 92 Avenue when he recognized a male inside the store who has had several interactions with police in the past. The detective continued to proactively observe the male in the store.
It is reported that the male requested to purchase two packs of cigarettes from the clerk and then requested another. When the clerk turned around to get a third pack of cigarettes, the male allegedly stole the first two packs and ran out of the store towards his vehicle.
The detective quickly ran after the suspect and arrested him before he reached his vehicle. Subsequent investigations revealed that the vehicle he was driving was reported stolen.
Tanner Meier, 19, was charged with theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and breach of recognizances (x2).
Upon arrival, police located three adult males who had sustained injuries. The males were treated by EMS and transported to hospital. Their injuries are considered non-life threatening.
The investigation continues by detectives from Downtown Division. No arrests have been made at this time.
A Traffic Advisory was also sent out at 6 a.m., as police continue an examination of the area. Investigators have cordoned off both the north and south lanes of 109 Street from Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue. It is anticipated the temporary road closure will impact motorists this morning.
Anyone who has information about these crimes 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.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
Of the nine recruits in EOP Class #11, seven are former RCMP members, one is a former member of the Calgary Police Service, and one is a former member of the Camrose Police Service.
The ceremonies will take place:
Friday, October 09 2015
from 1 – 3 p.m.
City Room (Main Floor) Edmonton City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
All media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony. Anne Gray, EPS Corporate Communications, will be on-site as of 1 p.m. to arrange media interviews with the graduates.
Interviews will take place when the ceremonies end (approximately 2:25 p.m.)
Responding officers administered initial first aid before the male was treated and transported to hospital with non-life threating injuries by EMS.
It is reported that a male was walking in the area north the convenience store when a vehicle slowed down and someone within the vehicle allegedly discharged a firearm, striking the male.
Early on in this investigation there was an indication the injured male and the alleged suspect may be known to each other. Efforts to confirm the nature of the relationship and the circumstances are being explored as the investigation continues.
Anyone who has information about these crimes 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.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
It is reported that a suspect entered two residences and a garage in the area of 124 Street and 134 Avenue during the early morning on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. A variety of items were reported stolen, including a bicycle, golf clubs and a Ford pick-up truck.
The stolen truck was listed for sale online, and through investigation, a suspect was identified.
Officers also connected the suspect to a personal robbery with a firearm that allegedly occurred during the afternoon on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 in an alley near 86 Street and 112 Avenue. It is reported a man was robbed after he met the suspect to purchase items listed for sale online. No injuries were reported as a result of the altercation.
The suspect was arrested without incident in northwest Edmonton on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015.
Alonzo Martell, 21, has been charged with break and enter to commit theft (x3), robbery, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public (x2), trafficking property obtained by crime over $5,000, robbery with a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, use of a firearm while committing an offence, pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and breach of probation order.
The Edmonton Police Service reminds citizens that purchasing items online from unknown sellers can be dangerous. Protect yourself with the following tips:
