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Thursday, October 29, 2015
Seeking Witnesses to Slashing Incident
The Calgary Police Service is seeking assistance from people who witnessed a slashing that occurred downtown. At approximately 1 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, a man was standing at the northwest corner of Macleod Trail and 7 Avenue S.E. when he was... readmore
Statement from the Family of Amanda (Hogg) Antoni
We, as a family, are speechless and still in shock at the unexplained death of our beloved Amanda. We have lost an awesome, kind, hardworking, daughter, sister, wife, auntie, cousin, niece, friend and soulmate. We will always miss her goofy, fun-loving... readmore
Police lay charges in armed kidnapping
The Calgary Police Service Gun and Gangs Unit has charged two men with using a gun to kidnap an individual over the weekend. At approximately 6:30 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, police responded to a call from a man who reported that he was in a... readmore
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Man Charged with Smash and Grabs
The Calgary Police Service has completed an operation targeting drug-fuelled smash and grab breaks-ins around the city’s northeast. It’s believed the businesses were targeted in order to gain quick cash to be used to purchase drugs. On Tuesday, Oct.... readmore
Auto Theft Awareness
The Calgary Police Service is currently seeing a large number of vehicle thefts each week and is asking residents, and business owners to be vigilant. Approximately 130 vehicles per week, or approximately 19 vehicles per day, are being stolen across the... readmore
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Update: Castledale Way Suspicious Death
The Calgary Police continues to investigate the death of a woman in her northeast Calgary home. An autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is ongoing, however, the victim has been identified as Amanda ANTONI, 31, of Calgary. ANTONI’s... readmore
33 People Charged in Prostitution Operation
The Calgary Police Service has charged 33 people in relation to a prostitution investigation. A four-day operation was conducted between Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, and Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, by members of District 1 and the Vice Unit to focus on consumers... readmore
Monday, October 26, 2015
Police investigate attempted abduction involving a child
The Calgary Police Service is investigating an attempted child abduction that occurred this afternoon in the community of Martindale. At approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, a child was grabbed by a male in the 6600 block of... readmore
Police Investigate Suspicious Death
The Calgary Police Service is currently on scene of a suspicious death in the city’s northeast. At approximately 3:45 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, a woman in her 30s was discovered deceased inside a home in the 0-100 block of Castledale Way N.E. The... readmore
Seeking Public Assistance - Suspicious Fire Investigation
The Calgary Police Service Arson Unit is seeking public assistance for information related to a fire that destroyed a home over the weekend. At approximately 4:10 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, the Calgary Fire Department and the Calgary Police... readmore
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Police ask for public’s help to find man connected to kidnapping
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to locate a man believed to be connected to an kidnapping that occurred early yesterday morning. At approximately 6:30 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, police responded to a call from a man who... readmore
Police investigating two males posing as police officers
The Calgary Police Service is investigating after three vehicles were pulled over by men posing as police officers last night. Between 11 p.m. and 11:15 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, three... readmore
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Police investigating serious collision in Brentwood
The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is investigating a serious collision in northwest Calgary that resulted in one man being transported to hospital in critical, life-threatening condition. At approximately 2:30 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015,... readmore
Charges Laid in discharged firearm incident - Chaparral
As a result of an incident in the south east community of Chaparral, whereby a firearm was unlawfully discharged from a residence, resulting in the one round going through the roof of a neighbouring residence, the following actions were achieved after ... readmore
Friday, October 23, 2015
UPDATE: Man Identified in Weapons Investigation
A man has been officially charged in relation to a weapons investigation, the details of which were released earlier today. On Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, Husayn NATHOO, 24, of Calgary, was arrested and charged... readmore
Man in custody in homicide investigation
The Calgary Police Service has confirmed that Isaiah Riel RIDER has been located by RCMP and taken into custody. Previous release below. Police continue to search for homicide suspect Police continue to search for a man wanted in relation to... readmore
Charges laid in Saddle Ridge assault
The Calgary Police Service Domestic Conflict Unit has laid charges in relation to a serious assault that occurred in Saddle Ridge earlier this week. At approximately 8:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, police were called to a residence in the 200... readmore
Charges in Weapons Offences
The Calgary Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit has charged a student following an investigation into the discovery of guns hidden at the University of Calgary. On Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, electrical contractors working at the University of Calgary... readmore
Man charged in 2005 homicide
The Calgary Police Service has charged one man in relation to the death of a two-year-old boy. At approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2005, police were called to a residence in the 4500 block of 7 Ave S.E. Officers were told EMS was responding... readmore
Seeking Public Assistance - Robberies
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate two men believed to be connected to a convenience store robbery. At approximately 8:15 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, two men entered the Shell located at 1595 32 Avenue N.E. Once... readmore
Cocaine Trafficking Investigation
The Calgary Police Service Drug Unit has charged a man following a month-long investigation into cocaine trafficking. On Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, the police received information from a member of the public about a potential drug trafficker. Following a... readmore
Charges Laid in Clandestine Drug Lab Investigation
An investigation by the District 4 Operations Team led to the discovery of a suspected clandestine drug manufacturing lab and charges against three individuals. At approximately 11 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, a warrant was executed in the 100... readmore
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Calgary Police ask for help locating missing man
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to locate James BROWN, a Calgary man who has not been seen since yesterday. BROWN is described as a Caucasian male, 6’ in height, with a medium build. He is bald and wears glasses. When he was... readmore
Coventry Hills Homicide Victims Identified
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit continues to investigate the homicide of two individuals in the community of Coventry Hills. At approximately 10 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, police were called to check on the welfare of an individual in the... readmore
Police arrest three after finding over $123,000 worth of drugs
The Calgary Police Service Drug Unit has charged three individuals after an investigation found over $123,000 worth of drugs at a home in the Winston Heights-Mountainview community. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, police executed a search warrant in the... readmore
Police continue to search for homicide suspect
Police continue to search for a man wanted in relation to the death of a woman in her Ranchlands home. At approximately 5:30 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, police were called to the 0-100 block of Ranchlands Bay N.W., for reports of a suspicious death.... readmore
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Seeking Public Assistance - Car Prowlings
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify two men believed to be connected to a series of car prowlings. Between 7:40 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, two men pried open the man door of the secured parkade located... readmore
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Coventry Hills Suspicious Deaths
The suspicious death of two individuals in the community of Coventry Hills is currently under investigation by the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit. At approximately 10 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, police were called to check on the welfare of an... readmore
Calgary Police responding to serious assault in Saddle Ridge
The Calgary Police Service is investigation a serious assault that occurred this morning in Saddle Ridge. At approximately 8:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, police were called to a residence in the 200 block of Saddlemead Green N.E. due to a... readmore
Monday, October 19, 2015
Police investigating Coventry suspicious deaths
The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating the suspicious deaths of two individuals in the community of Coventry. At approximately 10 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, police were called to check on the welfare of an individual in the 200 block... readmore
Friday, October 16, 2015
Warrants issued for homicide suspect
An arrest warrant has been issued in relation to the death of a woman in her Ranchlands home. At approximately 5:30 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, police were called to the 0-100 block of Ranchlands Bay N.W., for reports of a suspicious death. Upon... readmore
Police investigating shooting in Highwood
The Calgary Police Service is investigating a shooting that occurred last night in the community of Highwood that has left one man in hospital. At approximately 9:30 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, police responded to reports of shots being fired... readmore
Suspicious Death Victim Identified
The investigation into the suspicious death of a man in downtown continues and the victim has been identified following an autopsy. At approximately 11:15 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, police were called to the 700 block of 12 Avenue S.W. for... readmore
Clandestine Drug Manufacturing Lab
An investigation by the District 4 Operations Team has led to the discovery of a suspected clandestine drug manufacturing lab. At approximately 11 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, a warrant was executed in the 100 block of New Brighton Circle S.E.,... readmore
CALGARY POLICE COMMISSION RELEASES 2015 CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS
CALGARY– The results of the Calgary Police Commission 2015 citizen survey are now available and they show that citizen perception about the safety of the city remain strong. Ninety-seven per cent of citizens have confidence in the Calgary Police Service... readmore
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Seeking public assistance - missing person
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a missing woman. Jade KOZMA, 16, was last seen at approximately 10 p.m. on the evening of Thursday Sept. 10, 2015, in the 9400 block of 48 Ave N.W. KOZMA has blonde hair and brown eyes.... readmore
Police ask public to avoid intersection in north Cranston
The Calgary Police Service is currently dealing with an incident near the intersection of Cranfield Park and Cranfield Green S.E. Residents in that community are asked to avoid the area so that police can safely resolve the situation. readmore
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Police seek individual in relation to Ranchlands homicide investigation
The Calgary Police Service is looking to speak with an individual as part of a homicide investigation into the death of a woman in her Ranchlands home. At approximately 5:30 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, police were called to the 0-100 block of... readmore
The Distress Centre partners with Calgary’s emergency services to promote 211
The Distress Centre has partnered with the Calgary Police Service, Calgary Fire Department and 9-1-1 to promote 211 for citizens in need. 211 is a telephone-based information and referral service that connects Calgarians with access to thousands of... readmore
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Ranchlands Suspicious Death Investigation
The Calgary Police Service is conducting a Homicide investigation regarding a death that occurred over the weekend in the community of Ranchlands. At approximately 5:30 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, police were called to the 0-100 block of Ranchlands... readmore
Downtown Suspicious Death
The suspicious death of a man in downtown Calgary this weekend is currently under investigation by the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit. At approximately 11:15 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, police were called to the 700 block of 12 Avenue S.W. for... readmore
Wanted on warrants for fraud
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on warrants for fraud. In March of 2015, a man convinced a woman to give him cash in exchange for a cheque allegedly worth $550. A short time later, the woman was alerted by... readmore
Friday, October 9, 2015
Police charge man in relation to Tuscany Club incident
Calgary Police have laid charges against a man in relation to an incident at the Tuscany Club community association that occurred last night. At approximately 8:15 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, police were called to the Tuscany Club located at 212... readmore
One man charged in October bank robbery
The Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit has charged one man in relation to a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. readmore
Charges laid in multiple bank robberies
The Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit has laid additional charges against one man in relation to bank robberies that occurred throughout the city in July and August 2015. In each case, a man entered a bank location and presented a robbery note... readmore
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Hit and Run Investigation
The Calgary Police Service Traffic Unit is currently investigating a hit and run involving a pedestrian in downtown Calgary. At approximately 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, police were called to the area of 4 Street and 15 Avenue S.W. for reports of... readmore
Evergreen homicide victim identified
The victim of a homicide that occurred Wednesday night in the southwest community of Evergreen has been identified. At approximately 11:15 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, police were called to the 500 block of Evermeadow Road S.W. for reports of... readmore
More Than 200 Weapons Seized From Northeast Home
Due to recent violence in the city’s northeast, a lengthy investigation was launched into the fencing of stolen property where weapons and household items – ranging from tools to sunglasses – were being traded for drugs. The arrests of three people in... readmore
Evergreen Suspicious Death Investigation
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit has been called out to investigate the suspicious death of a man in Evergreen last night. At approximately 11:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, police were called to the 500 block of Evermeadow Road S.W. for... readmore
Calgary Police launch new Vulnerable Person Self-Registry
The Calgary Police has a new tool that will help officers dealing with emergencies involving people with a disability and are asking Calgarians that qualify to register. The Vulnerable Person Self-Registry is a database that allows people to... readmore
Charges Laid in Forest Lawn Homicide
Charges have been laid in the murder of a man in Forest Lawn last week. At approximately 5:55 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, police were called to check on the welfare of a man in the 2600 block of 43 Street S.E. Upon arrival, a man was found... readmore
Calgary Police lay numerous charges against break-in suspects
The Calgary Police Service has laid almost 70 charges against two individuals believed to be responsible for multiple break and enters in Calgary and southern Alberta. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, a resident living on Evergreen Way S.W. reported a... readmore
Missing Man Located
A man who was reported missing on the weekend has been found. Russo SOBA, 39, was found in good condition in southeast Calgary. The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the public and the media for their... readmore
Sexual Assault Investigation
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance following a sexual assault that occurred in southeast Calgary in the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. A woman was leaving a bar in the 1800 block of 35 Street S.E. She was approached... readmore
Two arrested in Radisson break and enters
Two men have been arrested in separate operations targeting property related crime in the Radisson area. Following an increase in reports of break and enters into residences, garages, industrial business compounds and construction areas, the District 4... readmore
New Player Impact Program hits the ice
The Calgary Police Service is partnering with the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the Calgary Flames to launch a new education program aimed at teaching young hockey players about making good decisions. The Player Impact Program is going to be... readmore
Seeking public assistance in bank robberies
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify suspects in a series of bank robberies that occurred between Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 and Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. readmore
Forest Lawn Homicide Update
A man found deceased in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in the community of Forest Lawn has been identified and the case has been deemed a homicide. At approximately 5:55 a.m., police were called to check on the welfare of a man in... readmore
Highland Park Homicide Update
The victim in a suspicious death that occurred on Wednesday morning has been identified following the completion of an autopsy. At approximately 9 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, police were called to the 4200 block of Centre Street N.W., for a... readmore
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