At approximately 11:40 p.m., police received a call that a male had jumped from a construction crane in the area of 86 Street and Jasper Avenue.
Downtown Division officers and Air 1 responded to the area. Police believe three males in their twenties broke into a construction area and proceeded to BASE jump off of a construction crane. Shortly after police responded, three men were taken into custody.
“Individuals who engage in this type of behavior are making a selfish decision that negatively impacts the rest of the city,” says Supt. Kevin Galvin with EPS Downtown Division. “These people have little regard for the number of police resources that are dispatched to this type of call – a situation where it was believed someone was in distress. These types of incidents pull police resources that are already overstretched away from those who do require assistance.”
The investigation is still ongoing and charges are pending.
Anyone who has information about this incident 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.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.