Friday, May 30, 2014

High number of nighttime break-ins in south Calgary

The Calgary Police Service continues to warn Calgarians to take steps to protect their home and vehicles, after a nighttime break-in and car theft occurred last night in south Calgary, while the residents were asleep in the house. readmore

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Seeking Public Assistance - Outstanding Warrants

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating two people wanted on outstanding warrants. Christopher James BEGG, 37, and Tabatha Marie NEGREY, 34, are wanted on numerous warrants for break and enter, theft, fraud and other ... readmore

Graffiti Intervention Pilot Program Launched

A new and innovative intervention program is being launched for youth involved in graffiti vandalism. readmore

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Animal Poisoning Case

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in connection with what appears to be an intentional animal poisoning case. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 21, 2014, police were contacted by the owner of three dogs who had been ... readmore

Arson Investigation

The Calgary Police Service, with assistance from the Calgary Fire Department, is investigating a suspicious fire at a northwest home. At approximately 12:10 a.m., today, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, emergency crews responded to a home in the 1800 block of ... readmore

2014 Chief's Awards Gala

The Calgary Police Service Chief’s Awards Gala 2014 will take place tonight, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, to honour people who have gone to extraordinary measures to save lives and better our community. Chief Rick Hanson will be presenting awards to 81 ... readmore

Launch of District 8 Mountain Bike Team

The Calgary Police Service is announcing the addition of a summer Mountain Bike Team (MBT) in south Calgary’s District 8. The team, made up of five full-time members, was deployed on Thursday, May 15, 2014. readmore

Monday, May 26, 2014

Calgary Police Commission Public Meeting

The Calgary Police Commission is hosting a Public Meeting, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 27, 2014, in the Calgary Police Commission Boardroom. The meeting will begin at 3:30pm, at 650 - 615 MacLeod Trail SE. This month’s presentation will detail the ... readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - Theft of Firearms

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance for information related to two break and enters, and the theft of handguns from a local gun range and store. At approximately 12:20 a.m., on Sunday, May 11, 2014, a man forced entry through the ... readmore

Friday, May 23, 2014

Seeking public assistance - missing person

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate an elderly man who went missing yesterday. At approximately 8:30 p.m. yesterday, Thursday, May 22, 2014, James Stephen McCaffrey, 85, was seen leaving the Canadian Martyr Roman Catholic ... readmore

Fatal injury motorcycle collision

The Calgary Police Service is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that took place this morning, Friday, May 23, 2014. At approximately 5 a.m., a 56-year-old man was operating a 2010 Honda VT1300 motorcycle northbound in the 21800 block of ... readmore

Police Targeting Unsafe Transportation of Goods

Beginning this weekend, the Calgary Police Service will be targeting drivers unsafely transporting goods to local landfills. Along with enforcement, officers will be on location at the Spyhill Landfill at 11808 69 St. N.W., to educate the public and ... readmore

Friday, May 16, 2014

Vehicle and Home Security Reminder

The Calgary Police Service is reminding residents of Calgary to be mindful of home and vehicle security following a number of offences in south Calgary. readmore

Charges in Domestic Homicide

A man has been charged in relation to a double homicide that occurred earlier this month. readmore

Thursday, May 15, 2014

CPS Student Police Academy

Grade 12 students representing Calgary and area schools will get a first-hand look at policing during the annual Student Police Academy on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Heritage Park. readmore

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Calgary Youth Dedicated to Creating Chain Links of Kindness

The Calgary Police Service Community and Youth Services Section and YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre work diligently to ensure Calgary kids are aware of issues they will face and how to make good decisions to stay safe now and in the ... readmore

Car Prowling Investigation - Property Recovery

The Calgary Police Service is seeking to return a significant amount of property to the rightful owners after arresting three men in connection with several car prowlings. The suspects were arrested at approximately 2:30 a.m., on Monday, April 28, ... readmore

Claim of Abduction Attempt Unfounded

The Calgary Police Service has concluded its investigation into a recent child abduction allegation and has determined the claim was fabricated. On Sunday, May, 11, 2014, a 10-year-old girl alleged she had been approached by a stranger in front of her ... readmore

Cybercrime Support Team Celebrates First Year Success

The Calgary Police Service is celebrating a successful first year for the Cybercrime Support Team. As the first municipal cybercrime police unit in Canada, the Team has had a number of successes over the last year, addressing the ever-evolving areas ... readmore

Seeking public assistance - dangerous driving

The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is investigating a dangerous driving incident captured on video. A YouTube video posted on Friday, May 9, 2014, shows two vehicles traveling on northbound Crowchild Trail between Flanders Avenue and Bow Trail ... readmore

Monday, May 12, 2014

Alleged Child Abduction Attempt

The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating a report of an alleged attempted child abduction in the northeast. At approximately 8:40 p.m., on Sunday, May 11, 2014, a 10-year-old girl was sitting at the front of her home in the 5700 block of ... readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - Arson Investigation

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance with an arson investigation. Just after 3:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 29, 2014, emergency personnel responded to calls of smoke coming from the chapel at the top of the hill within Union ... readmore

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Drug and weapons charges

The Calgary Police Service has charged seven people with numerous drug and weapons charges, after an investigation that began with a reported home invasion. readmore

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Homicide charges

The Calgary Police Service has charged two men in relation to a homicide that occurred earlier this year. readmore

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Domestic homicide investigation update

Both victims of a domestic homicide that occurred Sunday have now been identified. At approximately 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, May 4, 2014, police were called for reports of a stabbing at a home in the 6400 block of Penbrooke Drive S.E. When officers ... readmore

Charges in Credit Card Manufacturing Lab

The Calgary Police Service has charged two men in an alleged credit card and identification manufacturing lab investigation. In January 2014, a financial institution alerted CPS to higher than normal fraud activity in the Calgary area. Following a ... readmore

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Homicide Unit Investigates Double Fatality

The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit is currently investigating the deaths of two women following an incident in the southeast. At approximately 6:30 p.m., today, Sunday, May 4, 2014, police were called for reports of a stabbing at a home in the ... readmore

Friday, May 2, 2014

Charges Pending Against Dangerous Driver

Charges are pending against a man who fled from police, later colliding with a minivan and injuring several people. At approximately 8:40 a.m., today, Friday, May 2, 2014, police attempted to pull over a Chrysler 300 at Deerfoot Trail and 32 Avenue ... readmore

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Charges in bank robbery

The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to a bank robbery yesterday. At approximately 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2014, a man entered the Scotiabank located in the 200 block of 61 Ave. S.W. The man was in possession of a replica ... readmore