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Police conclude investigation into fatal collision last month

May 20, 2020, 4:53 pm
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On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at approximately 11:10 a.m., EPS Major Collision investigators were called to the intersection of 118 Avenue and 50 Street on the report of a collision involving an ETS bus and a pedestrian.

It was reported that a 69-year-old woman was travelling northbound on 50 Street at 118 Avenue, in a marked crosswalk with a walking signal, when she was struck by an ETS bus turning left onto 118 Avenue from the northbound lanes of 50 Street. The woman was pronounced deceased on scene.

The driver of the bus remained on scene and was cooperative with the police investigation. Neither speed or alcohol were factors in this collision.

The EPS Major Collision Investigation Section (MCIS) has since concluded their investigation into the incident. The male driver of the bus was issued a violation for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk under the Traffic Safety Act.

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Man charged in homicide of 7-year-old girl

May 20, 2020, 4:53 pm
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EPS Homicide Detectives have charged a 34-year-old man in the death of a young girl.  David Moss, 34, has been charged with 2nd degree murder in the death of Bella Rose Desrosiers, 7.

Edmonton’s Medical Examiner completed an autopsy on Wednesday confirming the cause of death as sharp force injury.  

On the evening of Monday, May 18, 2020, Moss was visiting with the mother of the victim at their home located at 43 Street and 25 Avenue.

It was reported that Moss stabbed the child in front of her mother. The mother tried to intervene  and attempted CPR until paramedics arrived on scene, after calling 911. The girl was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

When officers responded to the home, they arrested Moss without incident. 

*The EPS has made the decision to release the name of the victim, who in this case is a minor, due to the fact that the information is already in the public realm, and with granted permission from the victim’s mother.
 
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Prolific offenders facing more than 300 drug and stolen property charges 

May 21, 2020, 5:01 pm
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Several prolific offenders are facing 316 charges in connection to a major stolen property and drug trafficking operation in southeast Edmonton.[No text in field]

Police commenced an investigation into the illegal activities surrounding a rental property near 19 Avenue and Lakewood Road South in mid-April. Investigators eventually identified several suspects of interest residing at that address.

On April 30, 2020, Randi Cramer, 26, a resident of the Lakewood Road South address, was arrested after conducting several alleged drug transactions from a vehicle near Whyte Avenue. Investigators discovered approximately 10 grams of fentanyl valued at $5,000 on Cramer, at the time of her arrest.

On May 8, 2020, investigators arrested another resident of the Lakewood South address, Robert Richards, 33, on drug trafficking charges. Richards was taken into custody while inside a nearby convenience store on 28 Avenue and Mill Woods Road South. During his arrest, investigators discovered $3,000 in Canadian currency on him, 10 diamond rings valued at more than $17,000 and a .22 caliber pistol.

While executing a subsequent search warrant at the Lakewood Road South property, investigators uncovered close to 200 grams of fentanyl with an estimated street value of $25,000, over $16,000 in Canadian currency, thousands of dollars in Canadian counterfeit currency, hundreds of fake and stolen IDs and credit cards, instruments for manufacturing credit cards and government documents, and 26 pairs of new, stolen work boots.

A young child was also taken from the residence by trusted family members.  The EPS Child at Risk Response Team will be conducting follow up investigations.

Randi Cramer is charged with 76 offences related to stolen property, proceeds of crime, drug trafficking and causing a child to be drug-endangered.

Robert Richards is charged with 86 offences related to stolen property, possession of a firearm, proceeds of crime, drug trafficking, stolen ID and forging documents.

Matthew Cook, 30, is charged with 76 offences related to stolen property, drug trafficking, forged documents, making ID documents and possession of stolen credit cards.

Camille Paradis, 35, is charged with 78 offences related to stolen property, drug trafficking, forced documents, making ID documents, possession of stolen credit cards and breach of existing conditions.

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Police seek tips in violent, random assault on elderly woman

May 21, 2020, 5:01 pm
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The Edmonton Police Service is seeking witnesses and information about an alleged random assault that occurred in northeast Edmonton last week.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a male suspect who allegedly violently assaulted an 84-year-old female. At approximately 2:45 p.m., the female complainant was reportedly watering the front lawn at a townhome in the area of 134 Avenue and 40 Street when the suspect approached her on foot, punched her in the face and kicked her repeatedly after she fell to the ground. The suspect then immediately fled on foot.

 

The female was taken to hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries.

 

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s or 30s, approximately 5’6” – 5’9” in height, with a large muscular or heavy-set stature. He was wearing a black windbreaker-style jacket, black or very dark blue jeans, white runners and a dark-coloured baseball cap.

 

“The violent and random nature of this assault against a senior citizen is unusual and troubling,” says Det. Sonja Wepruk. “We are releasing video of the suspect that was recorded just before the assault occurred in the hopes that it will generate tips to help identify this man.”

 

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Missing senior located

May 22, 2020, 5:04 pm
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Grant Falkenberg, 76, who was reported missing earlier today, Friday, May 22, 2020, has been located safe and unharmed.

The EPS would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

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Police investigate suspicious death at south-side motel 

May 25, 2020, 5:15 pm
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The Edmonton Police Service is investigating the suspicious death of an individual, whose body was discovered in a south-side motel Sunday evening. 

Southeast Division patrol members responded to an assault call at a motel near 38 Avenue and Calgary Trail at approximately 8 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020.

Upon arrival, officers found a deceased person inside one of the motel suites.

Homicide Section has since taken over the investigation. An autopsy has yet to be scheduled. No further information, including the gender of the deceased, is available at this time.

Anyone with information about this suspicious death 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.

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Project TENSOR aims to curb speeding and traffic-related noise issues

May 28, 2020, 4:27 am
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The Edmonton Police Service’s Traffic Services Branch will be putting rubber to the road this summer to address ongoing traffic issues including speeding and noise on city roadways. 

Beginning this week and running throughout the summer, EPS members will partner with the City of Edmonton’s Traffic Safety Section and Peace Officers on Project TENSOR, Traffic Enforcement Noise/Speed Offence Reduction.

Due to recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, EPS officers have seen less traffic on Edmonton roads, and an increase in excessive speeders and obnoxious noise.  This has precipitated a significant increase in traffic complaints to EPS and the city, says Sgt. Kerry Bates, of the EPS Traffic Safety Unit.

“As a police service, we’ve seen it and messaged the pubic repeatedly about ongoing incidents of excessive speeding and traffic noise pollution. We want citizens to know that we hear you, and we’re going to vigorously enforce these laws over the summer with the goal of ridding our streets of this emergent problem.”

“Traffic issues surrounding speeding and vehicle noise typically pick up when the warmer weather arrives, so that’s certainly not new. Some drivers, however, continue to use our roadways as speedways due to lower traffic volumes associated with the COVOD-19 pandemic. This is a coordinated effort, along with city Peace Officers, to address this problematic trend, and to send a strong message to those who continue to place other citizens at risk,” explained Sgt. Bates.

Project TENSOR will focus its resources on “hot spots” and other areas across the city including:

  • 97 Avenue from James McDonald Bridge to 109 Street (Legislature Tunnel)
  • 109 Street from 97 Avenue north to Jasper Avenue
  • Jasper Avenue from 95 Street up to 116 Street
  • Whyte Avenue, from 99 Street to 109 Street
  • Groat Road
  • River Valley Road from Groat Road to 105 Street
  • 105 Street from River Valley Road to 100 Avenue
  • The High Level Bridge

Project TENSOR will target most traffic offences including but not limited to:

  • Speeding
  • Noise Related Offences
  • Stunting
  • Helmet Violations
  • General Equipment Violations
  • Occupant Restraints
  • Other Hazardous Moving Violations
  • Suspended Drivers
  • Document Offences and
  • Criminal Code Offences (including file numbers)

As part of Project TENSOR, officers will also be hosting the first of several “Amnesty Testing Events” for motorcycle riders this Thursday, May 28th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the NAIT South Campus parking lot, 7110 Gateway Boulevard.

Motorcycle owners are invited to have their bikes tested to see if they comply with the noise bylaw. If they don’t comply, the owner will be required to update the bike’s exhaust to meet noise bylaw standards by a certain date, as determined by the officer. The EPS Traffic Safety Branch will announce additional Amnesty Testing Events throughout the summer.

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Police investigate fatal collision

May 28, 2020, 4:27 am
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Officers from the Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) are investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred on a one-way road.

At approximately 6:18 p.m. this evening, May 27, 2020, police were called to 100 Avenue at 167 Street on the report of a head-on collision. It was reported that a 2018 Ford F150 was travelling westbound on the eastbound-only section of 100 Avenue near 167 Street when it collided with a 2017 Dodge Caravan travelling eastbound.

The 75-year-old male driver of the Caravan was pronounced deceased on scene. A 70-year-old female, 32-year-old male and 3-year-old boy who were also in the Caravan were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 38-year-old male driver of the F-150 was transported to hospital and is in serious but stable condition.

Speed and alcohol are considered to be factors in this collision. MCIS officers continue to investigate.

 

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Police locate high risk offender wanted on warrants

May 29, 2020, 4:34 am
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On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Edmonton Police Service issued a news release seeking the whereabouts of 26-year-old Rodney Gambler, who allegedly breached conditions of his court order.

Gambler was located yesterday, Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in downtown Edmonton. 

No further information is available for release. 

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EPS officer charged

May 30, 2020, 4:35 am
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An Edmonton Police Service (EPS) member was charged on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in relation to seven incidents that occurred between January 4 and May 22, 2020.

Const. Celia Frattin, a 16-year member with the EPS, was charged with four counts of theft under $5,000 pursuant to Sec. 334(b) of the Criminal Code and three counts of fraud pursuant to Sec. 380(1) of the Criminal Code.

It is alleged that while off duty, the constable stole various items from two different grocery/retail stores on seven different occasions. In some of the instances, it is alleged that items were fraudulently scanned in self checkouts.

The constable has been relieved from duty with pay.

The charges follow an in-depth investigation by the EPS Professional Standards Branch.

As the matter is currently before the courts, the EPS is not able to provide further comment or information about the incidents or investigation.

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Autopsy results released in connection to Sunday's suspicious death

May 30, 2020, 4:35 am
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The Edmonton Medical Examiner has completed an autopsy into the death of a 48-year-old woman whose body was discovered Sunday evening in a motel suite on Calgary Trail.  

Autopsy results are still pending regarding the cause of Lisa Arsenault’s death, though the manner of death has been confirmed as homicide.

Homicide investigators are asking anyone with knowledge about this homicide or the whereabouts of Ms. Arsenault prior to the evening of Sunday, May 24, 2020, 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.

Background:
Southeast Division patrol members responded to an assault call at a motel near 38 Avenue and Calgary Trail at approximately 8 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020.

Upon arrival, officers found a deceased person inside one of the motel suites.

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Assist to locate: Joshua Bambush wanted for attempted murder

May 30, 2020, 4:35 am
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The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the whereabouts of 31-year-old Joshua Bambush who is wanted in connection to a shooting in March.

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, just after midnight, police were called to a residence in the area of 112 Avenue and 86 Street on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a 32-year-old man who had been shot. The male victim was treated and transported to hospital by paramedics with life-threatening injuries.

Police have identified Bambush as a suspect in this investigation. He is wanted on province-wide warrants for attempted murder, robbery with a firearm and assault causing bodily harm. He is also wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large.

 


Assist to locate: Joshua Bambush, 31

Bambush is described as 5’4” tall and approximately 180 lbs. He wears glasses at times and has two distinctive tattoos - one above his right eye and one below his left eye.

 

Investigators believe Bambush may be in the Edmonton area and are releasing his photo in an attempt to locate him.

 

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Missing senior found

May 30, 2020, 4:35 am
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The 80-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this evening has been located safe.



 

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Police seek public’s help with suspicious fire investigation

June 3, 2020, 1:03 pm
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The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in connection to a suspicious fire that occurred recently at a south Edmonton fitness facility. 

On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 5 a.m., Edmonton Fire Rescue (EFR) responded to and extinguished a structure fire at a fitness facility near 41 Avenue and 101 Street. Witnesses nearby heard a loud explosion and observed a bright orange flash at the west-facing rear doors of the fitness club, before contacting 911.

Edmonton Police Service investigators have since taken over the investigation and are seeking the public’s assistance. Multiple gas jerry cans were discovered on scene by investigators following the blaze. Police are asking anyone who may have seen someone filling up multiple jerry cans with gasoline purchased between May 13 and May 16, 2020 to contact police. 

Anyone with information regarding this fire 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.

 

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Police seek public's assistance locating missing man

June 3, 2020, 1:03 pm
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The Edmonton Police service is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing 65-year-old man who disappeared with his dog.

Robert (Bob) Ross, 65, was last seen in the area of 74 Avenue and 188 Street in midafternoon on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Ross is 6' tall and weighs approximately 200 lb. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a white or tan button-up shirt with vertical lines of several different colours.

He is believed to be driving a 2012 Ford F150 Lariat with Alberta license plate 68N 055, and his last known location was heading west on highway 16 towards Spruce Grove. He was last seen with his dog Mickey, who is pictured below.

Missing Person: Robert (Bob) Ross, 65

Ross, 65

Ross’ dog Mickey

Ross’ disappearance is out of character, andpolice are therefore concerned for his well-being. There are no indications to suggest foul play.

Anyone with any information about Ross’ 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.

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Police seek public's assistance locating missing female youth

June 3, 2020, 1:03 pm
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The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in locating a 14-year-old female youth.

Celeste Lacendre Napope, 14, was last seen by a friend in the area of 146 Avenue and 117 Street on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Lacendre Napope was reportedly planning to meet friends and was riding her grey and blue bike at the time.

Lacendre Napope is an indigenous female, 5’3” tall and approximately 128 lbs. She has long, straight, light brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing blue jean shorts, a black/silver/grey top and black and white Nike runners. She also reportedly wears one earing and is currently wearing black nail polish on her fingernails. A photo of Lacendre Napope is included below.

Missing youth: Celeste Lacendre Napope, 14

While Lacendre Napope has visited friends before, it is unusual for her to be away from home for this long. As a result, herdisappearance is considered to be out of character and there are concerns for her well-being. There are no indications to suggest foul play at this time.

Anyone with information regarding Lacendre Napope’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Edmonton Police Service Complaint Line at 780-423-4567 or the Edmonton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tip online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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Missing female youth located

June 6, 2020, 1:11 pm
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Celeste Lacendre Napope, 14, was located by the EPS, safe and unharmed, in Edmonton this afternoon, Friday, June 5, 2020.

The EPS would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

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Police seek public's assistance locating missing senior

June 6, 2020, 1:11 pm
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The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 77-year-old man.

At approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020, Hamoud Ahmed Bouzaine, 77, reportedly left his residence in the area of 95 Street and 103A Avenue. He was last seen walking eastbound on 103 Avenue.

Bouzaine is 5’5”, and 130 lbs. with brown eyes, grey hair that is balding on the top and grey facial hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a grey hooded sweatshirt, a blue waist length zip jacket with red and white horizontal stripes, black shoes and black sunglasses.

Missing man: Hamoud Ahmed Bouzaine, 77

Bouzaine has vision loss and a medical condition that may impair decision making. As a result, there are concerns for his well-being. There are no indications to suggest foul play at this time.

Anyone with information regarding Bouzaine’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Edmonton Police Service Complaint Line at 780-423-4567 or the Edmonton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tip online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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Missing senior located

June 7, 2020, 1:15 pm
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Hamound Ahmed Bouzaine, 77, who was reported missing by police earlier today, Saturday, June 6, 2020, has been located safe and unharmed.

The EPS would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

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Homicide investigators seek public’s assistance to identify person of interest in connection to Lisa Arsenault murder

June 12, 2020, 2:27 am
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Edmonton Police Service Homicide investigators are releasing surveillance images regarding a person of interest in connection to the May 24th murder of Lisa Arsenault.

Southeast Division patrol members responded to a call at a motel near 38 Avenue and Gateway Boulevard, at approximately 8 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2020. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased female, since identified as Lisa Arsenault, inside one of the motel suites.

Investigators are now releasing surveillance images (see below) of a person of interest who was seen walking outside of this motel, where Arsenault was murdered that Sunday evening.

Anyone who can identify the male seen in these surveillance images and/or who may have information about this homicide is urged 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.

Background:
The Edmonton Medical Examiner recently completed an autopsy and confirmed the deceased woman was 48-year-old Lisa Arsenault. Autopsy results are still pending regarding the cause of Lisa Arsenault’s death, though the manner of death has been confirmed as homicide.

    

Person of interest: Lisa Arsenault homicide investigation


 
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