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Monday, August 31, 2015
Charges laid in pedestrian fatality
The Calgary Police Service has charged one person in relation to a fatal pedestrian collision. At approximately 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, 215, a 2006 GMC Sierra pick-up truck driven by a 66-year-old male, was traveling east on 17 Avenue S.E. The... readmore
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Wanted on warrants
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on warrants. Kalten Taylor PERKES, 21, is wanted for two counts of failing to comply with a provision of a protection order, two counts of failing to comply with a... readmore
Seeking public assistance following armed bank robbery
The Calgary Police Service is asking for help from the public to identify three men in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in the community of Panorama Hills last night. readmore
Arbour Lake homicide victim identified
The victim of a shooting in Arbour Lake yesterday has been identified by family. At approximately 5:40 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, police responded to reports of multiple shots being fired in the 600 block of Arbour Lake Drive N.W. Upon... readmore
Charges in taxi robberies
The Calgary Police Service can now release the name of the man charged in last week’s taxi robbery. Evan Thomas TROTCHIE, 20, of Calgary has been charged with one count of robbery and three counts of breach of probation in relation to the incident which... readmore
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Police responding to fatal shooting
The Calgary Police Service is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the community of Arbour Lake. At approximately 5:40 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, police responded to reports of multiple shots being fired in the 600 block of Arbour... readmore
Police ask for help to identify person of interest
The Calgary Police Service is asking for help from the public to identify a person of interest in a violent attempted robbery. At approximately 4 p.m., on Saturday, July 11, 2015, the victim was walking to his vehicle at Northland Mall when a man... readmore
Man charged in relation to Monterey Park homicide
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man in relation to the murder of a Calgary man last weekend. On Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to the 7000 block of California Blvd N.E. for reports of a man... readmore
Man charged in relation to Pineridge homicide
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man in relation to murder that took place earlier this week. At approximately 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015, police were called to check on the welfare of an individual in a residence in the 400... readmore
Odometer Rollback Fraud Investigation
Four people have been arrested and charged by the Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit following an investigation into odometer rollback fraud. On Friday, April 10, 2015, police began an investigation into a group of people who were rolling back... readmore
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Police ask for public's help to find missing person
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate David ABLETT, who has been missing since Monday. ABLETT is described as a Caucasian male in his early 60s, approximately 6'0" in height and 200 pounds. He has brown eyes, brown hair, a... readmore
Police investigating suspicious child fatality
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating a suspicious death after an autopsy found that a child’s injuries were not consistent with an accidental death. In the early hours of Friday, July 10, 2015, a child was brought into the... readmore
Undetermined Death Investigation
The Calgary Police Service is currently at the scene of an undetermined death in Pineridge. At approximately 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2015, police were called to check on the welfare of an individual in a residence in the 400 block of Pinehill... readmore
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Man arrested in Monterey Park homicide
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested a man in relation to a murder that occurred over the weekend. At approximately 9 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, police responded to the 7000 block of California Blvd N.E. for reports of a man... readmore
Monterey Park Homicide Victim Identified
The Calgary Police Service continues to investigate a fatal shooting in the city’s northeast over the weekend. At approximately 9 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, police responded to the 7000 block of California Blvd N.E. for reports of a man found... readmore
Employee defrauds company of nearly $5 million
The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit has charged a man with defrauding his employer of nearly $5 million. It is believed that between September 2007 and November 2011, the suspect created three shell companies that were used to defraud the... readmore
Monday, August 24, 2015
Police charge man in connection with 20-year-old sexual assault
The Calgary Police Service Sex Crimes Cold Case Unit has charged a man in connection with a random sexual assault against a minor that happened over 20 years ago. On Thursday, March 23, 1995, a 16-year-old female was walking home from an evening... readmore
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Small plane crashes in southeast Calgary
The Calgary Police Service is at the scene of a small aircraft crash in a field in southeast Calgary. At approximately TIME, today, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, police were alerted to an ultralight plane experiencing engine difficulties. The plane made an... readmore
Friday, August 21, 2015
Police investigating fatal pedestrian collision
The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is investigating a fatal collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian late last night. At approximately 11 p.m., on Thursday, August 20, 2015, a Toyota RAV 4 was driving westbound along 130 Avenue S.E. At... readmore
Thursday, August 20, 2015
CPS response to ASIRT investigation
The fact that ASIRT says “the decision can best be described as a principled decision made after considerable research, thought and discussion”, and that “all involved acted with integrity and in good faith in what they believed were the best interests... readmore
Missing B.C. Teen Located
A missing B.C. teen has been located safe and in good condition in downtown Calgary this afternoon. The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this... readmore
Man charged in 15th homicide of the year
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man in relation to the murder of a Calgary man in July. At approximately 9:20 p.m., on Friday, July 3, 2015, a confrontation occurred between two men in the 100 block of 10 Avenue S.W. that left one... readmore
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Fatal Injury Collision
On August 19, 2015 at approximately 14:30 hours, a Kenworth semi-tractor towing two tanker trailers was traveling westbound on Stoney Trail N.W. just west of the Sarcee Trail overpass in the far right travel lane. It was traveling at approximately ... readmore
Seeking Public Assistance - Missing B.C. Teen
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a missing B.C. teen. Kayla KILLORAN ROY, 17, was last seen in Cranbrook, B.C., during the first week of July 2015. She mentioned she was going to go to Calgary with a man named “Steve”... readmore
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Seeking public assistance - Cranston bank robbery
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify two suspects in relation to a bank robbery that occurred yesterday, Monday, Aug. 18, 2015. readmore
Seeking public assistance – theft of WWII medal collection
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance related to the theft of a number of war medals and other personal property from a home in northwest Calgary. On Tuesday, July 21, 2015, sometime between the hours of 2:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., an... readmore
Monday, August 17, 2015
Police ask for public's help to solve homicide from 2013
The Calgary Police Service is once again appealing to the public for any information that could help the investigation into the death of a young man late in 2013. Police found Anthony James FERNANDEZ deceased in vehicle at approximately 3 p.m., on... readmore
Seeking public assistance – theft of coin collection
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance related to the theft of a coin collection and other personal property from a home in northwest Calgary. Sometime between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., on Thursday, August 6, 2015, an unknown... readmore
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Joint investigation leads to arrest, another fentanyl warning
A recent investigation into the importation of powdered fentanyl from China has the Calgary Police Service (CPS), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) coming together to raise awareness once again about the... readmore
Seeking public assistance – indecent approach to a child
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance for information related to a man who indecently approached a child. At approximately 4:15 p.m., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, a child noticed a man following her as she rode her bike to the Husky gas... readmore
Vehicle vs Motorcycle collision - Old Banff Coach Rd X Patterson Blvd SW
CASE #15337495 At approximately 14:10hrs on Wednesday August 12th 2015, a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Old Banff Coach Road and Patterson Boulevard SW, between an SUV and a Motorcycle. A Silver Harley Davidson motor... readmore
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Man charged in bank robbery
The Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit has charged one man in relation to a bank robbery that occurred yesterday, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. readmore
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Police asking for help to locate missing person
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man. Peter Alan DOUGHERTY, 52, was last seen at Rockyview Hospital around 8:30 a.m., on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Despite searches of the area and an ongoing police... readmore
Monday, August 10, 2015
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Charges Laid in Hit and Run
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to a hit-and-run involving a mother and her two children. At approximately 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2015, a woman and her two toddlers were crossing the street in a marked crosswalk at Temple... readmore
Man charged in accidental shooting incident
A man has been charged in relation to an accidental shooting. On Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at approximately 11 p.m., a 25-year-old man is believed to have unintentionally discharged a legally-owned handgun inside his residence, located in the 0-100 block... readmore
Friday, August 7, 2015
Accidental shooting
On Thursday, August 6, 2015, at approximately 11 p.m., a 25 year old male is believed to have unintentionally discharged a legally-owned handgun inside his residence, located in the 0-100 block of Woodford Crescent, S.W. readmore
Seeking public assistance - missing person
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a missing man. James GOOSSEN, 26, was last seen leaving his house in the 7000 block of 54 Avenue N.W., at approximately 10 a.m., on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. At the time, he was driving a... readmore
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Missing Woman Located
A woman reported missing late last week has been located in Kananaskis. Alanna TRACEY, 22, was reported missing on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, from her Dover home. She was located earlier today, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, with the assistance of Kananaskis RCMP... readmore
Blessing Scam Alert
The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit is warning Calgarians of a scam moving across Canada that targets members of the southeast Asian community. Although there are no confirmed reports of people being victimized in Calgary, there is some... readmore
August photo enforcement locations
In response to community needs identified through statistical analysis, collisions, and citizen concerns, mobile photo radar will be set up on Crowchild Trail, Deerfoot Trail, Barlow Trail, Stoney Trail, Macleod Trail, Sarcee Trail and Glenmore... readmore
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Bank employee charged with money laundering
The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes unit has charged a man with money laundering. On Thursday, July 30, 2015, police were contacted by a local bank to report they had discovered a theft of bank drafts, and that the drafts had been forged and used... readmore
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
One man charged in two robberies
A man has been charged in two bank robberies that occurred in northwest Calgary last month. readmore
Police seize drugs, cash, weapons and stolen property
The Calgary Police Service Drug Unit has charged two individuals in relation to a recent drug investigation. readmore
Monday, August 3, 2015
Seeking public assistance - missing person
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a missing woman. Alanna TRACEY, 22, was last seen leaving her home in the community of Dover on Friday, July 31, 2015. TRACEY is described as Caucasian, 5'4" tall, approximately 125 lbs.... readmore
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Seeking public assistance - indecent act
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance for information related to a man who committed an indecent act. At approximately 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, two females were in a park located in the 3400 block of 31A Avenue S.E. An... readmore
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Vehicle plunges into water
The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section continues to investigate events that led up to a vehicle plunging into a pond in a residential area in the northeast. At approximately 10 p.m., yesterday, Friday, July 31, 2015, a Dodge Caravan was traveling westbound on ... readmore