Crime in Western Canada

B.C. judge designates Indigenous man a long-term offender for 2023 Chilliwack grocery store robbery

• British Columbia
• Courts

B.C. judge designates Indigenous man a long-term offender for 2023 Chilliwack grocery store robbery

Crime in Western Canada September 24, 2026

Joshua Bellesen sentenced to six years, seven years supervision for knife robbery at FreshCo Chilliwack courts (Photo:...

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Winnipeg judge weighs Kargbo’s background as a Black man in 11-year sentence for sexually exploiting Indigenous teen

• Courts
• Manitoba

Winnipeg judge weighs Kargbo’s background as a Black man in 11-year sentence for sexually exploiting Indigenous teen

Crime in Western Canada September 24, 2026

Judge finds Hassan Kargbo’s childhood trauma in Sierra Leone and experiences of racism mitigated his moral blameworthiness...

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Police make arrests in multi-million-dollar contraband tobacco trafficking operation

• Alberta
• Arrested

Police make arrests in multi-million-dollar contraband tobacco trafficking operation

Crime in Western Canada September 24, 2026

Seven search warrants were executed across the Calgary and Airdrie CALGARY, Alta. — The RCMP Federal Policing...

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Saskatoon police alert public of high-risk sex offender residing in city

• Dangerous Offender Alert
• Saskatchewan

Saskatoon police alert public of high-risk sex offender residing in city

Crime in Western Canada September 24, 2026

SASKATOON, Sask. — The Saskatoon Police Service is notifying the public that a high-risk sex offender is...

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Saskatoon police seize fentanyl, sawed-off shotgun, make arrest

• Arrested
• Saskatchewan

Saskatoon police seize fentanyl, sawed-off shotgun, make arrest

Crime in Western Canada September 23, 2026

SASKATOON, Sask. — One man was arrested following an investigation by the Guns and Gangs Unit. Shortly...

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Alberta RCMP shares online safety tips to help youth avoid grooming

• Alberta
• Crime Prevention Tips

Alberta RCMP shares online safety tips to help youth avoid grooming

Crime in Western Canada September 23, 2026

EDMONTON, Alta. – Throughout September, the Alberta RCMP is providing information to youth about online safety. Youth...

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Tofield RCMP seeks public assistance in Arson investigation

• Alberta
• Caught on Camera
• Help Identify

Tofield RCMP seeks public assistance in Arson investigation

Crime in Western Canada September 23, 2026

TOFIELD, Alta. – On Sept. 16, at 3 a.m., Tofield RCMP were informed of a structure fire...

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