1 hour ago In Calgary courts: Top court upholds sentence handed killer of Calgary chef whose dream of opening his own restaurant was dashed by his murder

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

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2 h. ago Fatal gunplay between rival drug dealers lands Calgary man an eight

“We are not living in the wild west” a Calgary judge noted Thursday in sentencing a city man to eight years in prison for shooting an armed drug dealer. “We must not be held hostage in our communities,” Justice Robert Hall said, in sentencing Tarek Che Sharples for manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his […]

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3 h. ago Attempted kidnapping involved apparent fake cop, Richmond RCMP say

Police said the attempt happened around 4:15 p.m. as the victim was at a local sports facility in the 4300 block of No. 3 Road. 

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4 h. ago B.C. crime news: Richmond RCMP seeking witnesses in alleged attempted kidnapping | Crime unit takes over 'suspicious' missing person case in Campbell River

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Thursday, May 1.

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4 h. ago Lawyer says man in stabbing death of Calgary woman not criminally responsible

The lawyer for a Calgary man who fatally attacked a woman three years ago says there’s no doubt his client was responsible for her death. Michael Adenyi, 29, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of fitness instructor Vanessa Ladouceur on a downtown street. The 30-year-old was walking to work in the early morning […]

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4 h. ago Father of slain Calgary teen says son's murder had left a hole in an entire community, a day after his killer's guilty plea

Stabbing victim's father said his son loved life

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6 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man sought in online marketplace fraud in Bowmanville

Durham Regional Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a online marketplace fraud investigation in Bowmanville. Cops say on March 8 around 8:30 p.m., a man arrived at the victim’s residence to pick up an item posted online. Police say the suspect presented a screenshot as proof the e-transfer had […]

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11 h. ago Varcoe: 'Turn us loose' says Suncor Energy CEO, as 38 oilpatch leaders sign new letter to Carney

With the federal election in the rear-view mirror, Canadian oil and gas leaders are looking to find common ground with the Liberal government as the sector seeks to get projects built — and the new prime minister prepares to sit down with U.S. President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, leaders of 38 oil and gas companies […]

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25 h. ago Arsonist who torched home testifies against man accused of orchestrating fires for Edmonton landlord

Willier is in the middle of a trial on 16 counts related to multiple arsons to homes around Alberta Avenue between 2020 and 2022.

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26 h. ago Police issue warning after rash of Toyota and Lexus vehicle thefts in Edmonton

“We would like to remind the owners of newer Lexus and Toyota SUVs and newer Toyota trucks to take extra precautions securing their vehicles inside a garage when possible"

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27 h. ago In Calgary courts: Suspect in deadly altercation with security guard in downtown apartment building may seek bail, says lawyer

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

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28 h. ago Florida seeks to enforce law making it crime for people in U.S. illegally to enter state

MIAMI — Florida’s attorney general on Wednesday appealed a federal judge’s injunction that temporarily stops authorities from enforcing a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the U.S. illegally to enter Florida by eluding immigration officials. State Attorney General James Uthmeier and local prosecutors also asked U.S. District Judge Kathleen […]

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28 h. ago B.C. crime briefs: Several people arrested in Prince George after weapons and drugs seized | New Westminster man found guilty of assault

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Wednesday, April 30.

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28 h. ago B.C. crime briefs: Sexual assault suspect sought in Abbotsford | Arrests in Prince George after weapons, drugs seized | New West man guilty of assault

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Wednesday, April 30.

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30 h. ago Day before Vancouver's Lapu Lapu tragedy suspect told police items were being thrown into his SUV

Kai-ji Adam Lo went to Richmond RCMP the day before he allegedly killed 11 people and claimed someone was throwing things into his SUV.

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35 h. ago Accused Alberta Avenue arsonist allegedly worked for notorious landlord later killed in shooting, trial told

A man facing trial for a series of arsons in central Edmonton allegedly lit the fires on the orders of a notorious landlord who was later gunned down in an assassination-style slaying, court has heard. Court of King’s Bench Justice Nathan Whitling issued a decision Friday on a pair of search warrants in the trial […]

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48 h. ago Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years for sex assault

PONTIAC, Mich. — A doctor known as the “hockey doc” for his work with youth teams in the Detroit area was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday for sexual assault and other crimes involving adults and teenagers. Victims say Zvi Levran groped them when they sought sports physicals or treatment for injuries […]

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50 h. ago In Calgary courts: Canmore man who shot at Mountie while fleeing checkstop handed 7 1/2

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

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50 h. ago In Calgary courts: Murder suspect Michael Adenyi showed signs of psychosis but was able to participate in activities, psychologist found

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from April 28-May 2, 2025

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51 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto man, 19, charged with human trafficking, firearm offences

Peel Regional Police have charged a 19-year-old Toronto man with human trafficking and firearm-related offences. Officers began an investigation in April relating to a victim allegedly involved in the sex trade within the GTA. The accused allegedly recruited and exploited the victim into the sex trade and took her earnings, while moving her around the […]

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