Year: 2024

The ‘hitman’ scam – what you need to know, say RCMP

• British Columbia
• Crime Prevention Tips
• Strange, true crimes

The ‘hitman’ scam – what you need to know, say RCMP

Crime in Western Canada July 29, 2024

Mounties in Prince George are advising the public not to fall victim to a scam that is...

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Update: Calgary Police release photos of three vehicles near shooting on Deerfoot Trail

• Alberta
• Homicides

Update: Calgary Police release photos of three vehicles near shooting on Deerfoot Trail

Crime in Western Canada July 28, 2024

Police say victims were travelling in a vehicle westbound on the 32 Avenue N.E. overpass at Deerfoot...

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Edmonton woman Crystal MacDonald charged in dog attack that killed boy, 11, in south Edmonton

• Alberta
• Homicides

Edmonton woman Crystal MacDonald charged in dog attack that killed boy, 11, in south Edmonton

Crime in Western Canada July 27, 2024

On July 24, 2024, Crystal Jean MacDonald, 44, was charged with criminal negligence causing death. The Edmonton Police Service...

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Edmonton Police auto theft team recovers nearly $1M of stolen vehicles; warns of ongoing Lexus targets

• Alberta
• Arrested

Edmonton Police auto theft team recovers nearly $1M of stolen vehicles; warns of ongoing Lexus targets

Crime in Western Canada July 27, 2024

The Edmonton Police Service Targeted Response to Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) team has successfully recovered 12 stolen vehicles, including...

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Edmonton Police’s ‘Project Gaslight’ makes multiple arrests; issues Canada-wide warrants issued for leader of criminal organization

• Alberta
• The Line Up - WANTED

Edmonton Police’s ‘Project Gaslight’ makes multiple arrests; issues Canada-wide warrants issued for leader of criminal organization

Crime in Western Canada July 27, 2024

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) detectives have arrested six suspects and issued Canada-wide warrants for a seventh in...

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Man, 39, sentenced to 7 years in connection with drug trafficking investigations

• Courts
• New Brunsick

Man, 39, sentenced to 7 years in connection with drug trafficking investigations

Crime in Western Canada July 27, 2024

On July 25, New Brunswick RCMP said that a 39-year-old man from Sackville has been sentenced to seven...

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RCMP Federal Policing help secure Terrorism Act convictions against two men in the UK

• Alberta
• National Security Threat

RCMP Federal Policing help secure Terrorism Act convictions against two men in the UK

Crime in Western Canada July 27, 2024

Khaled Hussein, a Canadian citizen and resident of Edmonton convicted RCMP Assistant Commissioner Lisa Moreland, Regional Commander,...

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