Friday, January 31, 2014

Public Incitement of Hatred

The Calgary Police Service has charged a man with public incitement of hatred. Since the beginning of the year, the CPS Hate Crimes Co-ordinator has received more than a dozen complaints from citizens regarding two men carrying signage and allegedly ... readmore

Seeking public assistance - Hit-and-run

The Calgary Police Service is asking for assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit and run collision earlier this week. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at approximately 8:30 a.m. a serious injury hit-and-run collision occurred at the ... readmore

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Teens Charged in Case of Discarded Ashes

Three female teens have been charged in a case of a car prowling that led to the ashes of a family member being dumped on a city street this past summer. Sometime in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, police were called to the area of 10 ... readmore

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Charges in Graffiti Vandalism

The Joint Graffiti Investigative Team has laid more than 250 charges against two men in relation to graffiti vandalism resulting in approximately $55,000 worth of property damage. The charges are the result of a lengthy investigation into graffiti ... readmore

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Seeking public assistance - armed robbery

The Calgary Police Service is releasing photos of a man who may have more information about an armed robbery in the city’s northeast. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at approximately 6: 15 a.m., a man drove a four door silver Pontiac Sunfire up to the ... readmore

New home break-ins

The Calgary Police Service has charged two men in relation to a string of break-ins in the communities of Evanston and Redstone. A five month investigation led by North District, uncovered a series of incidents involving new homes under construction ... readmore

Monday, January 27, 2014

Applewood Break-ins

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect in several nighttime home break-ins. Between Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, six homes in the community of Applewood were broken into. In one of the cases, ... readmore

Bank Robbery Investigation

The Calgary Police Service continues to investigate a robbery at a financial institution that occurred earlier today. At approximately 9:45 a.m., a man entered the CIBC in the 1200 block of 9 Ave. S.E., indicating he had a weapon and demanded money. ... readmore

Calgary Police Commission Public Meeting

Calgary (Jan 27, 2014) - The Calgary Police Commission is hosting a Public Meeting, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, 2014, in the Calgary Police Commission Boardroom... readmore

Pedestrian collision

The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is investigating a collision involving a pedestrian that occurred this morning. On Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at approximately 7:45 a.m., a small, dark-coloured Nissan vehicle was traveling on Hidden Valley Drive ... readmore

Calgary Police Commission Community Policing Awards

Calgary (January 27, 2014) - The nomination process for the 2014 Calgary Police Commission Community Policing Awards is now open. These awards were successfully introduced at the 2008 Calgary Police Commission Community Dinner and are designed to give ... readmore

Friday, January 24, 2014

Nighttime Break-ins

The Calgary Police Service is investigating several nighttime break and enters in south Calgary. On Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, five separate residential break and enters occurred overnight in the communities of Evergreen, New Brighton and Walden. readmore

Composite Drawing Released - Suspicious Person

The Calgary Police Service has released a composite drawing as they investigate the report of a suspicious person in the southwest. readmore

Seeking Public Assistance – Propane Theft

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance as they investigate the theft of a large quantity of propane. Between mid-December 2013 and mid-January, up to 60, 20-pound canisters of propane were taken from a storage area. readmore

Five charged with fraud-related offences

The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit has charged five people in connection with the making of counterfeit licenses and Canadian social insurance cards. The group is also alleged to have manufactured fake federal government cheques. At ... readmore

Calgary man accused of using moving company to defraud multiple victims

Following a four-month investigation, the Calgary Police Service has charged a man in connection with multiple frauds originating from the greater Calgary area. Between April 1, 2013 and Nov. 20, 2013, a man used his moving company operating under the ... readmore

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Incident at Country Village Manor

At approximately 8:30 a.m., today, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, emergency crews responded to a home in the 0-100 block of Country Village Manor N.E., for reports of a man in medical distress. When crews arrived they found a 26-year-old man deceased inside ... readmore

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Charges in Charity Fraud

The Calgary Police Service has charged a woman in relation to fraudulent claims she made about medical conditions for which she obtained donations from Calgarians. Between December 2012, and June 2013, a woman made multiple claims to her employer and ... readmore

Fifth Man Charged in Connection With Recent Homicide

The Calgary Police Service has charged a fifth person in relation to the death of an 18-year-old man. At approximately 2:45 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, emergency crews were called to the 200 block of 10 Avenue S.W., for reports of a man needing ... readmore

Wanted on Warrants

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on western Canada-wide warrants for domestic assault and threats. Bradley Dennis GUSTAVSON, 38, is wanted on seven warrants for threats to kill his domestic partner, ... readmore

Inner City Break-ins

Due to several daytime break and enters in an inner city neighbourhood, the Calgary Police Service is reminding residents to ensure their doors and windows are properly secured. Since the beginning of the month, there have been four break and enters ... readmore

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Fifth Man Arrested in Relation to November 2013 Homicide

The Calgary Police Service has arrested a fifth person in relation to the death of an 18-year-old man. readmore

Reminder: Calgary Police Service Diversity Open House

Whether as an officer or civilian member, volunteer, or participant in one of our youth programs, there are many ways to join our team. Find out more later this month! On Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, Calgarians are invited to join members of the CPS ... readmore

Homicide victim identified

The identity of a man found dead in a residence in the city’s southeast has been confirmed. At approximately 4 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 19. 2014, police were called to the 2000 block of 27 St. S.E. for reports of a man who was found unconscious inside a ... readmore

Monday, January 20, 2014

Pedestrian collision

The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is investigating a serious injury collision involving an elderly pedestrian. At approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, a 2007 Chevrolet panel van was travelling on 44 Street S.E. when the driver ... readmore

Friday, January 17, 2014

PSA: Calgary Police Service Diversity Open House

Whether as an officer or civilian member, volunteer, or participant in one of our youth programs, there are many ways to join our team. Find out more later this month! On Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, Calgarians are invited to join members of the CPS ... readmore

Charges in Distraction Thefts

The Calgary Police Service has laid more than 40 charges in relation to a series of distraction thefts. Since March of 2013, approximately 40 cases of distraction theft occurred at businesses throughout the city. In each of these cases, either two or ... readmore

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Seeking Public Assistance - Domestic-Related Warrants

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted on outstanding domestic-related warrants. Julio Cesar QUINTANILLA, 33, is being sought in connection with multiple offenses including assault with a weapon, intimidation, ... readmore

Charges in Property Damage

The Calgary Police Service has laid 52 charges against two teens in a series of vehicle vandalisms that occurred in the city’s southeast last week. On Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, just after 3 a.m., police were called to the community of Cranston by a ... readmore

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Update: Seeking public assistance - missing person

Kenneth BARBER, 45, reported missing yesterday, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, has been located in good condition. The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. readmore

Seeking public assistance - missing person

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man who went missing yesterday. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, a man left his home in the northwest community of Evanston and has not been seen since. Kenneth BARBER, ... readmore

Friday, January 10, 2014

Police Confirm First Homicide of 2014

The Calgary Police Service is investigating the city’s first homicide of 2014. At approximately 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, police responded to the 0-100 block of Harvest Oak Garden N.E., by residents who reported a man who appeared to be in ... readmore

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Charges Laid in Stabbing Incidents

The Calgary Police Service has charged one man, and investigators are working to identify another, after three stabbings last Sunday. readmore

Man Charged Following New Year’s Eve Shooting

The Calgary Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred on New Year’s Eve. readmore

Additional Charges in Attempted Online Luring

The Calgary Police Service has laid additional charges against a man in relation to the attempted online luring of a young teen. In October 2013, the man was charged following a two-month investigation by the CPS Vice Unit. The investigation was ... readmore

Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants

The Calgary Police Service has arrested a man wanted on outstanding warrants. Guy GORRELL, 42, was wanted on warrants for one count of break and enter, three counts of fail to comply with probation order and two counts of breach of conditional ... readmore

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Serious injury collision victim succumbs to injuries

A man critically injured in a collision on New Year's Day has died as a result of his injuries. At approximately 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan.1, 2014, a Dodge Ram was travelling southbound in the 9600 block of Metis Tr. N.E., when it crossed the centre ... readmore

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Traffic Diversion in Southwest

The Calgary Police Service is asking the public to avoid 61 Avenue and Heritage Drive S.W. A locomotive is experiencing mechanical issues and traffic is being diverted around the area. Several roads near the intersection are closed and will remain ... readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - Outstanding Warrants

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted on outstanding warrants. Guy GORRELL, 42, is wanted on warrants for one count of break and enter, three counts of fail to comply with probation order and two counts of ... readmore

Monday, January 6, 2014

Charges in Dangerous Driving Incident

The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to a dangerous driving incident that occurred downtown yesterday. At approximately 9:20 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, an officer attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle in the 5200 block of Coral ... readmore

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Bank Robbery in NW Calgary

On 2014 January 04 at approximately 08:19 hours, an unknown male entered a bank in the 3600 block of Brentwood Rd NW. The male approached a teller with a note. The male was given an undisclosed amount of money and left the bank without incident. No ... readmore

Friday, January 3, 2014

Vehicle Fraud Investigation

One person has been charged with fraud after a Calgary Police Service investigation. In late 2012, the CPS Auto Theft Unit was approached by members of the public, who reported they had been solicited by a body shop employee. It was alleged the man ... readmore

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Seeking Public Assistance - Suspicious Incident

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance following a suspicious incident that occurred earlier today. At approximately 5 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, police were called to a business in the 5100 block of 17 Avenue S.E., for a report ... readmore

Charges laid in serious injury collision

One man has been charged in a serious injury collision on New Year’s Day. At approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, a 2010 Dodge Ram was travelling southbound in the 9600 block of Metis Tr. N.E. when it crossed the centre line, side swiping ... readmore