Media Releases

Missing woman located

05 Dec 2025 17:40:00 UT

The 25-year-old woman who was reported missing by police has been located safe.

The EPS would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

Autopsy complete and charges laid in northeast Edmonton death

04 Dec 2025 16:34:06 UT

The man found deceased in northeast Edmonton last week was the victim of a homicide.

On Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at approximately 8:41 p.m., police responded to a weapons complaint in the area of 160A Avenue and 83 Street. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased 22-year-old male. Police also located a 53-year-old female with serious, life-threatening injuries who was treated and transported to hospital by EMS.

A 25-year-old male was placed under arrest and EPS Homicide Section took over the investigation.

The male suspect, the injured female and the deceased male victim were known to one another.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy on Dec. 1, 2025, and determined that Jeremy Poon, 22, died of multiple stab wounds and the manner of death is homicide.

The 53-year-old female victim remains in hospital.

On Nov. 30, 2025, police charged Wesley Poon, 25, with second degree murder, attempted murder and arson endangering life.

Police conclude investigation in northwest Edmonton homicide

03 Dec 2025 22:26:09 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has concluded its investigation into the death of a 28-year-old man that took place in northwest Edmonton.

On Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police were doing a check on welfare at a residence in the area of 157 Avenue and 130A Street. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased male in what appeared to be suspicious circumstances.

Homicide Section took over the investigation. The Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, and determined that Ermiya Zerzghi, 28, died of blunt head and neck trauma and the manner of death was homicide.

No charges are being laid in relation to the homicide, as the suspect has since died.

Homicide detectives are not seeking any additional suspects.

Police issue warning, ask public to be on the lookout for man harassing women he meets on online dating sites

03 Dec 2025 19:52:11 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has issued warrants for a 36-year-old man who is known to harass and threaten women he meets on dating and escort sites.

It was reported to police that in 2022, a woman began communicating on Tinder with Matthew Edward Williams, 36, who also goes by the name Matthew Galpin. The pair exchanged phone numbers, after which he began harassing and berating her. When she blocked his number, he reportedly used several different phone numbers to continue the harassment.

The harassment stopped for a time, and in 2025, it resumed, with the accused finding the victim on LeoList and messaging her again. The accused reportedly arranged a date with the woman using a fake name and photo to avoid being recognized, and when the woman refused to continue the date, he progressed to uttering threats.

On Nov. 14, 2025, EPS officers obtained warrants for Williams for uttering threats to cause bodily harm and criminal harassment. The accused is bound by two release orders for uttering threats and assault in similar investigations out of Calgary and B.C.

Matthew Edward Williams, 36

EPS is issuing this warning in the interest of public safety, as investigators believe the accused is targeting women on dating apps and women who advertise as sex workers on escort sites. Williams is known to use fake names and photos.

Police believe there may be other complainants and are encouraging them to come forward by contacting EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. As well, anyone with information about Williams’ whereabouts is asked to contact police.

Police investigating death of child in residential fire

03 Dec 2025 17:38:13 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating the death of a child in a northeast residential fire.

On Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, shortly after 2 a.m., Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) contacted police in relation to a residential fire at a townhouse in Clareview Village. It was reported that three adults and four children were present in the home when the fire occurred.

Tragically, a two-year-old boy was declared deceased at the scene. An infant girl was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and remains in critical condition. An 8-year-old girl was treated in hospital and has since been released. An adult female was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains in the hospital. An adult male was taken to hospital and has since been released, while a second adult male and a 10-year-old girl were treated on scene.

As always when a sudden death occurs outside of a health-care setting, police are investigating the nature of the two-year-old’s death. Police are working with EFRS to investigate the cause of the fire.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Police begin Proof of Concept testing of Facial Recognition using Body Worn Video Cameras

02 Dec 2025 16:45:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is advancing technology to enhance officer and public safety. This month, the police service will begin a Proof of Concept to test facial recognition-enabled Body Worn Video (BWV) cameras. The limited trial will assess the feasibility and functionality of this technology within the EPS. In partnership with Axon Enterprise, Inc., EPS will be the first police service in the world to test Axon’s facial recognition BWV cameras.

Starting Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, up to 50 police officers who are currently using BWV cameras will begin to use facial recognition-enabled BWV cameras on their shifts for the remainder of the month. This Proof of Concept will test the technology’s ability to work with our database to make officers aware of individuals with safety flags and cautions from previous interactions. It also includes individuals who have outstanding warrants for serious crimes, such as murder, aggravated assault and robbery. Mugshot images in the database are EPS data.

Officers will conduct their duties as usual. When these body-worn cameras are actively recording, the facial recognition feature will run automatically in what’s called “Silent Mode.” Officers won’t get any alerts or notifications about facial resemblance while on duty.

Later, specially trained officers will review the footage to see if the facial recognition software works as intended. Any possible resemblance notifications will be double-checked by trained officers for accuracy. The safety benefits and how it might affect day-to-day policing will be evaluated after the Proof of Concept. After the test period, any still images used for facial recognition will be deleted, but the original video will be kept according to EPS rules.

“As we focus on continuous improvement around enhancing officer situational awareness and public and officer safety, we are pleased to be the first police service in the world to test Axon’s facial recognition technology through the use of Body-Worn Video cameras,” says Acting Superintendent Kurt Martin with the EPS’ Information and Analytics Division. “We are hopeful that upon successful testing, it can be yet another tool in our toolbox to assist us in our efforts to keep our communities and officers safe. This technology will not replace the human component of investigative work.”

After the Proof of Concept testing for facial recognition on BWV cameras is complete, the Edmonton Police Commission and the Chief’s Committee will review the results. Based on those findings, they will consider whether to move forward with further testing in 2026.

The Edmonton Police Service has submitted a Privacy Impact Assessment to Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner to make sure this facial recognition Proof of Concept is fair and respects people’s privacy and the law.

Police seek public's assistance identifying locker room theft suspect

01 Dec 2025 20:15:46 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a series of locker room thefts.

The suspect reportedly breaks into lockers at fitness centres across the city, steals credit and banking cards and purchases thousands of dollars in lottery tickets and merchandise. The same suspect has been linked to at least six occurrences citywide since May 2025.

He is described as a white male with a short, scruffy beard. He has been seen wearing a medical mask, a black baseball cap or dark-coloured toque, a black jacket with a large silver zipper, dark jeans and black shoes with white soles. The suspect often has an earbud in his left ear.

Images: locker room theft suspect

Police are asking anyone who can identify this individual to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Police investigating suspicious death in northeast Edmonton

30 Nov 2025 20:25:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a suspicious death that took place at a residence in northeast Edmonton overnight.

On Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at approximately 8:41 p.m., police responded to a weapons complaint in the area of 160A Avenue and 83 Street. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased 22-year-old male in what appeared to be suspicious circumstances. Police also located a 53-year-old female with serious, life-threatening injuries who was treated and transported to hospital by EMS.

A 25-year-old male was placed under arrest and EPS Homicide Section has taken over the investigation. Police believe the male suspect, the injured female and the deceased male victim were known to one another. An autopsy has yet to be scheduled.

Autopsy complete; police investigating northwest Edmonton homicide

28 Nov 2025 22:49:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating the death of a 28-year-old man that took place in northwest Edmonton this past weekend.

On Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police were doing a check on welfare at a residence in the area of 157 Avenue and 130 A Street. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased male in what appeared to be suspicious circumstances.

Homicide Section has since taken over the investigation. The Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, and determined that Ermiya Zerzghi, 28, died of blunt head injuries and neck compression and the manner of death is homicide.

Anyone with information about this death is asked to please contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Police release images and video of suspect vehicle in hit-and-run collision involving pedestrian in wheelchair

28 Nov 2025 19:49:41 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is looking to identify a vehicle and driver involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run collision in late October.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 8 p.m., two male pedestrians were crossing 123 Street at the north curb of 127 Avenue. One of the pedestrians was using a wheelchair, while the other was walking beside him.

It was reported to police, and confirmed by CCTV footage, that a red four-door SUV attempted to turn left from 127 Avenue onto 123 Street when it struck the pedestrians, knocking the 31-year-old man from his wheelchair.

The driver briefly stopped and got out to speak to the pedestrians before returning to the vehicle and leaving the scene. The SUV was last seen heading east on 127 Avenue.

The EPS Major Collisions Investigation Section (MCIS) is investigating. The 31-year-old man in the wheelchair suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers have now obtained video footage of the incident and are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, including other drivers who were in the area at the time, to contact police.

Video: CCTV footage

Image: Red SUV suspect vehicle

Image: Driver speaking to pedestrians

Image: Vehicle leaving the scene

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.p3tips.com/250.