On Monday, March 23, 2020, at approximately 12:20 a.m., a group of males reportedly attended a gas station in the area of 157 Street and Stony Plain Road. One of the males reportedly purchased a red jerry can and several litres of fuel. The male then reportedly walked to a nearby construction site, used the fuel to light wooden framing on fire and fled the area on foot.  The site was unattended at the time and no injuries were reported.

Police are releasing photos of the alleged suspect in hopes that someone may recognize the male. He is described as approximately 5’10-5’11” tall, weighs approximately 150 lbs and was reportedly wearing black pants, a black jacket, a black toque and black and white runners.

Arson suspect

Anyone who has information about this individual or this crime 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.p3tips.com/250.

In mid-January, police began receiving reports of a male using false identification to purchase luxury vehicles from Edmonton car dealerships. The suspect is alleged to have used various identities to purchase five vehicles between November 2019 and January 2020 totaling $582,575 from five Edmonton dealerships.

Investigators have identified the suspect as Philip Mackey, 60, and have issued Canada-wide warrants for his arrest, including fraud over $5000, utter forged documents, possession of identity document, impersonation, failure to comply with probation, breach of recognizance and additional identity theft-related charges.

Investigators believe Mackey may be continuing to attempt similar fraudulent activity, and are asking car dealerships to be on the lookout for him.

Mackey is described as 5’8” tall and 178 lb with thinning, medium-brown hair.

Philip Mackey, 60

Any other businesses who believe they may have been victimized by Mackey, or those with information regarding his whereabouts are advised to call 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.p3tips.com/250.

“This is the second time in three weeks that we’ve had to message motorists to slow down,” said Sgt. Kerry Bates, of the EPS Traffic Safety Unit. “The roads may be somewhat quieter these days due to the people remaining at home during the pandemic, though that doesn’t give motorists additional liberties to ignore the posted speed limits.”

Edmonton Police Service Traffic Unit members have clocked drivers racing around the city at excessive speeds of 151 km/hr in a 80 km/hr zone, 141 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone, 123 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, 181 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone – even 200 km/h on the Anthony Henday last week.

With warmer temperatures now here, motorcycles are also starting to appear on city roads, increasing the risk of collisions, injuries or even deaths.

“Some people are obviously feeling the effects of cabin fever having been cooped up at home for the last several weeks,” explained Sgt. Bates. “We get it, though regardless, you’re creating a lot of unnecessary risk for yourselves and those on the roads around you when you decide to drive with reckless abandon. It’s not acceptable, and you’re exposing yourself to a hefty fine, at a time when many people are facing difficult financial pressures at home.”

Bates added: “To be frank, it’s selfish to say the very least, to potentially cause an unnecessary collision that could further increase the pressure our hospitals and front-line healthcare professionals are currently under, as a result of the COVID-19 virus.”

The EPS is stepping up its traffic enforcement efforts to address this ongoing trend, which is occurring with lower traffic volumes on city roadways. Violations for speeding can include fines of up to $2,000 and up to 6 demerits, depending on how fast the driver was travelling. Those found to be exceeding the speed limit by 51 km/h or more may face a driver’s licence suspension.

It was reported to police that at approximately 9:50 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, two patients, Reyhan Paul Jones, 40, and Bailey Gabriel (Armstrong), 30, ran away from Alberta Hospital Edmonton located at 17480 Fort Road. The pair were reportedly on a supervised walk on hospital grounds when they suddenly ran away from the group they were with, crossed 18 Street northeast of the hospital and got into awaitinggrey colored SUV that fled the area eastbound at a high rate of speed.

Both Jones and Gabriel require medication and as such there are concerns for their well being. Police and hospital staff continue to search for the pair who are currently arrestable for contravention of disposition. Both are considered to be violent and dangerous and should not be approached.

Jones is described as a white male, 6’2” tall, weighing approximately 240 lbs with a clean-shaven head and facial hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a camouflaged coloured t-shirt, a black zip-up jacket, an army green ball cap and black shoes. Photos of Jones are included below.

Reyhan Paul Jones, 40

Gabriel is described as a white female, 5'1” tall, weighing approximately 145 lbs with dyed red shoulder length hair and glasses. She was last seen wearing black baggy sweat pants, a red long sleeve shirt, a black zip-up sweater and black shoes. Gabriel is also known to the use the last name Armstrong. Photos of Gabriel are included below.

Bailey Gabriel (Armstrong), 30

Investigators believe the pair are likely in the Edmonton or Spruce Grove area, although there is a possibility they may travel to other areas of the province including Grand Prairie and the surrounding area.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these two patients are urged to immediately contact the EPS at 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.p3tips.com/250

On Thursday, June 1, 2017, police responded to the report of a body found on the bank of the North Saskatchewan River just south of the Dawson Bridge. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male.

Since then, investigators with the EPS Missing Persons Unit have been working closely with several partners, including the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton and the RCMP Forensic Art Unit, in an attempt to identify the male.

In July of 2018, an EPS sketch artist used photos of the deceased to create composite drawings of what the male may have looked like. These were provided to the public in a media release; however, attempts to identify him remained unsuccessful.

In the fall of 2019, the Alberta RCMP Missing Persons Unit began working with the EPS on the investigation which they believed was an ideal candidate for 3D modelling. With the help of an anthropologist, an artist and a graphic specialist, a 3D model of the male was created. Photos are included below.

“Our sketch artists work primarily with photos and descriptors of the deceased,” says Cst. Craig Gabucci with the EPS Missing Persons Unit. “They do the best they can with the information they receive.

“The RCMP Forensic Art Unit is able to use information from a variety of sources, including an anthropologist report, skull measurements and photos, resulting in a fairly realistic interpretation of what an individual may have looked like.

“We are grateful for the RCMP’s assistance and are hopeful that these 3D modelled images will help us identify this male.”

The deceased male is described as 5’6” tall and may have had dark brown or black hair. At the time of his discovery, he was wearing dark coloured jeans with a brown, leather belt, a black ¼ zip fleece sweater, a dark brown or black jacket and brown, leather strapped sandals with black soles.

The male was also carrying a unique silver alarm clock which investigators believe someone may recognize. Photos of the clock are included below.

At this time, officers continue to believe that the male’s death is not suspicious in nature.

Anyone with information about the deceased male 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.p3tips.com/250.

The online scheme targeting PPE, industrial and electronic equipment companies in Canada, the United States and Australia, has seen the suspects impersonating various commercial companies, including “Clean Harbors”, a large North American environmental, energy and industrial service provider.

The suspects would then contact various suppliers using altered emails, the names of associated company executives and illegally obtained credit reference information to fraudulently obtain shipments of various equipment including the highly sought-after N95 masks. The equipment was then shipped to warehouses across Canada and the United States by the suspects, who are believed to be operating from Nigeria and London, UK. 

It is alleged that the suspects would then coordinate an online pick-up from a courier company using compromised courier accounts, and have the shipment delivered to England, where it was then moved to companies with exporting connections to Nigeria. 

“Many companies around the world are dealing with various challenges right now just trying to financially stay afloat during this pandemic,” stated Det. Jason Lapointe, of the EPS Economic Crimes Section. “Then they find themselves under attack by criminals from abroad that are attempting to fraudulently acquire various equipment, including PPE, destined to help those who are in desperate need of it. It’s unconscionable really.”

In mid-March, ECS investigators received information that a Leduc company had been targeted. The local electronics company had received a purchase order worth approximately $18,000 for two-way radios. The order was initially placed by email through Clean Harbors, a vendor known to the local company through previous business transactions.

It was reported to police that the Leduc equipment company then received a subsequent email supposedly from Clean Harbors requesting that the shipment of two-way radios be re-directed to a location in Calgary. Representatives with the local company became suspicious and contacted Clean Harbors to clarify the situation, which confirmed their suspicions that they were being defrauded by someone impersonating an executive with Clean Harbors. As a result, representatives from the Leduc company were able to stop the shipment from being delivered.

In early April, an Edmonton telecommunications equipment supplier fell victim to this scam after a shipment of equipment worth $170,000 was sent to a storage facility in the UK.  EPS Economic Crimes Section prevented another $130,000 shipment of equipment made by this same Edmonton company from reaching its final destination, after it was located at a shipment center in Ontario

As an example of this scam’s impact on the current COVID-19 crisis, these same suspects placed orders through two Canadian corporations situated in Quebec and B.C. for $100,000 worth of personal respirators and replacement N95 3M filters.  These shipments were located at separate loading facilities, and EPS Economic Crimes Section investigators facilitated the return of these shipments to the respective companies.

The EPS Economic Crimes Section is urging businesses to remain vigilant when dealing with potential clients online.

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, police issued a media release seeking the public’s assistance locating two patients who reportedly ran away from Alberta Hospital Edmonton. It was reported to police that at approximately 9:50 a.m. that morning, Reyhan Paul Jones, 40, and Bailey Gabriel, 30, ran away from the facility located at 17480 Fort Road. The pair were reportedly on a supervised walk on hospital grounds when they suddenly ran away from the group they were with, crossed 18 Street northeast of the hospital and got into awaitinggrey colored SUV that fled the area eastbound at a high rate of speed.

Gabriel was located this evening, Thursday, April 30, 2020, by the RCMP in the area of Claresholm, AB and she remains in police custody at this time.

Police and hospital staff continue to search for Jones who is still arrestable for contravention of disposition. Jones requires medication and as such there are concerns for his well being.He continues to be considered violent and dangerous and should not be approached.

Jones is described as a white male, 6’2” tall, weighing approximately 240 lbs with a clean-shaven head and facial hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a camouflaged coloured t-shirt, a black zip-up jacket, an army green ball cap and black shoes. Photos of Jones are included below.

Reyhan Paul Jones, 40

Investigators believe Jones may be in the Edmonton or Spruce Grove area, although there is a possibility he may travel to other areas of the province including Grand Prairie and the surrounding area.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jones is urged to immediately contact the EPS at 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.p3tips.com/250.

The EPS would like to thank the RCMP, the media and the public for their continued assistance with this investigation.

Lawrence Isbister, 71, was last seen outside St. Andrew’s church near 128 Street and 111 Avenue on May 5, 2020 at around 7 p.m.

Isbister is a white male who stands 5’9” tall and weighs approximately 200 lbs. He has gray hair, a gray beard and brown eyes. He wears glasses, and was last seen wearing a light gray jacket and denim clothing similar to the items shown in the photo below.

Missing Person: Lawrence Isbister, 71

Anyone with any information about Isbister’s whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 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.p3tips.com/250.

Please remove this individual's photo from your online news sites. 

The EPS Homicide Section has taken the lead of this investigation due to the circumstances. An autopsy is taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, to determine the cause and manner of death of the deceased. Police do not have anyone in custody.

More information will be forthcoming following the autopsy. No further information is available for release at this time.

Anyone with information about this suspicious death 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.p3tips.com/250.

Gambler is wanted for breach of release order (x3).

Heposes a great risk to the public and is considered by police to be a violent and sexually violent offender, most notably while under the influence of any intoxicants. 

Rodney Gambler

On Saturday, May 9, 2020, at approximately 10:45 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to a suite in the area of 107 Avenue and 116 Street, where Mohamed Amin Hassan Jama, 34, was located deceased.

An autopsy was performed on Jama yesterday, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, and while injuries are suspicious in nature, further medical testing is required. Homicide Section continues to treat the death as suspicious.

Mohamed Amin Hassan Jama, 34

The EPS and the victim’s family are releasing a photo of Jama to encourage anyone with information about his death to come forward.

Investigators continue to ask anyone who may have spoken to Jama in the days leading up to his death, or has information in relation to his death, 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.p3tips.com/250.

Nine days later, on Aug. 15, 2019, partial remains of the 33-year-old Edmonton woman’s body were discovered in an alley in the west-end neighbourhood of Sherwood.

Edmonton Police Service Homicide investigators are now releasing surveillance video (see below) of Rowan walking away from Dwayne’s House, 10209-100 Ave., on that summer evening Aug. 6^th with hopes that someone will be able to help them “uncover details regarding the final days of Terri’s life, says Det. Richard Windover, of the EPS Homicide Section.

“This surveillance video is the last known sighting of Terri,” says Windover, who has been working diligently on the case since the initial call came into EPS on Aug. 15, 2019. “We’re hoping someone out there has some information or knowledge of Terri’s whereabouts after that evening on Aug. 6^th. Our objective is to find out who is responsible for this heinous crime and bring them to justice.”

“We’re also intent on helping Terri’s family to find some peace by locating Terri’s remains, so that her family can lay her to rest with some dignity during a traditional indigenous burial.”

On August 15, 2019 the Edmonton Police Service responded to reports of human remains located in an alley in the area of 149 Street and 92 Avenue.  DNA was subsequently utilized to confirm that the partial remains were that of Terri Ann Rowan.  The Edmonton Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and Terrie Rowan’s death was determined to be suspicious.

“I think about Terri everyday,” said Delphine Rowan, Terri’s mother. “I want to be able to give her a proper burial, but we can’t until the rest of her remains are recovered. I have many unanswered questions about my daughter’s untimely death, and not being able to lay Terri to rest really weighs heavily on me.”

Investigators are looking for the public’s assistance with this investigation and ask anyone with information about Terri Rowan’s death or who may have interacted with her around the time of her disappearance to contact EPS at 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.p3tips.com/250.

Click on the link below to review surveillance video from Aug. 6, 2019, of Terri Ann Rowan leaving Dwayne’s House in downtown Edmonton. Still images from that evening, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Aug. 6, 2019, are also included below. 

Aug. 6, 2019 Surveillance Video of Terri Ann Rowan, 33

      

Uniformed officers arrived, and after attempting access through door knocks, were required to force entry into the suite. While police were forcing entry, a confrontation occurred with a man in the suite, resulting in several different uses of force to attempt to gain control of him, all without success.

The man then went out onto the fourth floor balcony and either fell or jumped to the ground below.  Officers followed and observed the man lying on the ground.

The man was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The Director of Law Enforcement was notified, and has directed the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) to investigate this incident. Therefore, the EPS will not be providing further comment.

“The CannaBus 780” was an illegal online delivery service operating out of three residences in the Rosslyn, Oliver and Minchau areas of Edmonton. After conducting search warrants on the three addresses and associated vehicles, police seized 4,643 grams of cannabis flower, 165 packages of edibles, 420 grams of shatter, 15 grams of cocaine, 7 grams of crack cocaine, several THC vape pens, THC tincture and $9,515 in Canadian currency. Police believe the total street value of the illicit substances and cash to be more than $61,000.

Cannabis and other illicit items seized during search

Dean Bell, 26; Bobbi-Jo Spence, 26; Ian Mack, 34;and John Dickinson, 48 are all jointly charged with possession of illicit cannabis and possession of cannabis for the purpose of illegal distribution under the federal Cannabis Act, as well as possession of proceeds of crime.

Christopher L’hirondelle, 26 is charged with possession of a controlled substance.

“There is a legal way to order recreational cannabis online in Alberta, and it’s through the AGLC,” says Const. Dexx Williams, of the EPS Cannabis Investigations Unit. “Illegal cannabis companies continue to circumvent the law and the business processes that have been put in place to keep the public safe, and there are criminal consequences to those actions.”

A 62-year-old female cyclist was traveling southbound on 142 Street, crossing 137 Avenue, when an eastbound BMW proceeded into the intersection against a red light and collided with the cyclist.

 The vehicle stopped momentarily a short distance away before fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. 

 The cyclist suffered several serious injuries.

It was reported to police that several other vehicles were stopped facing east bound on 137 Avenue and would have witnessed the collision.

 “Also, an unknown male witness obtained the licence plate of the fleeing vehicle and provided it to another witness on scene,” says Const. Jeff Strickland, of Major Collision Investigation Unit. “We would like to speak with this male who obtained the licence plate and any other witnesses who have not spoken with police already.”

 Please contact the EPS complaint line at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile device. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Mufuta will be residing in the Edmonton area.  The Edmonton Police Service is seeking a recognizance order on Mufuta and he will be monitored by the Behavioural Assessment Unit of the Edmonton Police Service.

Mufuta is considered by police to be a violent sexual offender who poses a risk of significant harm to the community to re-offend violently, including sexual violence, particularly with adult women he is involved in relationships with.

Mufuta has been placed on a series of court ordered conditions including:

• Must abide by a curfew of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.
• He must reside at an approved residence and must not change that address until he has received written approval from his supervisor.
• He must not have any guests at his residence during the hours of curfew unless previously approved by his supervisor.
• He shall not purchase, possess or consume any alcoholic beverages. He shall not consume or possess any drug listed in the schedules of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act including cannabis, any prescription drugs not prescribed to him, or any other intoxicating substances.
• He shall not be in any licensed premises other than a dining room for the sole purpose of having a meal.He shall not attend at any liquor store.
• He shall not possess any drug paraphernalia such as crack or marijuana pipes, self-made pipes of any kind, e-cigarettes, bongs, water pipes, cigarette papers, or syringes.
• He must not travel out of the City of Edmonton without written approval of his supervisor or the Provincial Court of Alberta.
• He must immediately report any motor vehicle he acquires or has access to.
• He must not be in possession of weapons of any kind, including knives (except in his residence or at a restaurant for the sole purpose of consuming a meal), bear spray or dog spray, firearms, ammunition, explosive material, or any weapons whether homemade or otherwise.
• He shall not enter into a dating, intimate, sexual relationship with any person or any friendships with females until her identity has been disclosed to his supervisor and she has been informed of his previous offending.
• He shall not have contact, direct or indirect with the victims of his offences, or the families of the victims of his offences, in which he has been convicted unless he has received written approval from his supervisor.

Anyone with any information about any potential breaches of these conditions by Mufuta can contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.

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. 

Tshiyoyo Muabambe Mufuta, 33

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 246 lbs

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Black

Members of the public are advised that the intent of this process is to enable citizens to take suitable precautionary measures. Releasing this information is NOT intended to encourage people to engage in any form of vigilante action.

This information is released under the authority of the FOIP Act, RSA 2000, C. F-25.