27 h. ago Edmonton police eyeing second wave of extortions with transnational links targeting South Asian community

An EPS town hall at Southwood Community League from 7-9 p.m. will address community concerns about a recent wave of arson and extortion crimes directed at Edmonton's South Asian community

Society

49 h. ago Where is Natanis Merasty? Woman still missing as her vehicle tracked through 3 provinces

Edmonton police now say here vehicle was tracked from the Prairies to the Pacific and back — but Natanis Merasty is still nowhere to be found. 

Transport

49 h. ago Where is Natanis Merasty? Edmonton police seek tips after Indigenous woman's disappearance

Edmonton police issued an appeal on Friday for tips in the case of 24-year-old Natanis Merasty, who was last seen May 5 in Edmonton.

Events

2 d. ago Edmonton police to hold town hall as South Asian community faces new extortion threats

The town hall on Monday, July 28, is taking place at the Southwood Community League in Mill Woods. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the police presentation begins at 7 p.m.

Events

4 d. ago 'Careless and reckless act': Police deem Edmonton playground fire as arson

"We have been able to gather really good evidence and CCTV footage of this event. The investigation is progressing in the way we'd like. We've not identified suspects yet, but I'm confident that will come in the very near future"

Events

6 d. ago Edmonton police chief backs province's call to label Bishnoi Gang 'terrorist'

The alleged extortion ring operating in Edmonton, B.C. and around the country is a terrorist organization, Premier Danielle Smith and Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis said Monday.

Events

6 d. ago Fire destroys playground at St. Pius X school; Edmonton police investigating

A Saturday morning fire destroyed the year-old playground at Edmonton's St. Pius X elementary school. Local parents had spent 10 years raising $250,000 for the project.

Events

7 d. ago Police seek assistance in suspicious fire at Edmonton elementary school playground

A fire broke out at St. Pius X Elementary School’s playground Saturday morning in Edmonton’s Sherbrooke neighbourhood. After a 911 call came in at 8 a.m., one Edmonton Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) crew and district chief were called to the playground to put out the fire, said public information officer Ian Riddick. Firefighters arrived at […]

Events

1 week ago Senior, 77, charged with impaired driving in crash that injured police dog, officer

“Every day, our officers face real risks while serving this city, and this incident is a reminder of how dangerous this work can be"

Events

1 week ago Edmonton police release enhanced photo of dead woman in hopes of identifying her

EPS says in the release that their Missing Persons Unity has "exhausted traditional investigative methods" but hasn't been able to identify the woman.

Events

2 w. ago Police investigating after child dies in fall from Edmonton apartment building

"Most people I talk to are so sad. One person I talked to said they just moved into the building and this happened. The people that come into our store regularly are sending condolences to them (family)"

Events

3 w. ago Edmonton soccer coach charged with sexual offences involving teen player

Investigators charged a woman on Wednesday with sex and luring offences

Sport

3 w. ago Edmonton high school teacher facing child sexual exploitation charges

Police are searching for an Edmonton high school teacher who’s wanted on child sexual exploitation charges. ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit have charged the man, who taught at St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. On Tuesday, the ICE unit went to the school in southwest […]

Society

3 w. ago Police investigating suspicious death of woman in southwest Edmonton

The investigation has been turned over to homicide detectives. An autopsy has yet to be scheduled.

Events

3 w. ago Man charged with random killing of Edmonton senior had previous run

The man accused of killing an Edmonton senior in what police have described as a random attack had been charged with assault the month prior, records show. Oleksii Iskra, 27, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder last week after 65-year-old Sugeng Pariono was found dead of blunt force trauma in a garage in southwest […]

Events

3 w. ago Edmonton homicide detectives probe ‘suspicious’ death in Chappelle neighbourhood

An autopsy has yet to be scheduled.

Events

3 w. ago Police investigating fatal motorcycle collision in southeast Edmonton

Police are is investigating a motorcycle collision that killed a 19-year-old man. On Sunday at approximately 1:40 a.m., police received a report that a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle travelling on Mill Woods Road South at 49A Street went out of control and hit a curb and a tree. A Monday news release from police said […]

Events

3 w. ago Edmonton Oilers fans partied hard, but didn't cross the line

Edmonton Police say there weren't many arrests related to Oilers games and watch parties

Sport

4 w. ago Support grows for search of Regina landfill for missing Indigenous woman

Now entering day four of her hunger strike outside the Regina landfill, family and supporters are starting to join Michele Bear on her journey.

Other

last month Edmonton police commission tweaks gift policy in wake of Oilers' playoff run

"It was about going back, making sure we had it right.”

Society