Media Releases

Police investigating serious train-pedestrian collision

27 Jun 2025 17:44:51 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a serious collision in which a train struck a pedestrian in south Edmonton yesterday.

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 5:47 a.m., police were called to a collision involving a CP Rail train and a pedestrian at a railway crossing on 51 Avenue between 99 Street and Gateway Boulevard.

EMS treated and transported an adult female to hospital with life-threatening injuries. She remains in hospital in critical condition. Major Collision Investigations Section is leading the investigation.

Autopsy complete in Chappelle death

26 Jun 2025 21:35:00 UT

An autopsy is complete in a suspicious death that took place in Edmonton’s Chappelle neighbourhood earlier this week.

On Monday, June 23, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the EPS responded to reports of an injured female inside a residence in the area of Charles Bay and Charles Way. Upon arrival, police located a female in medical distress. EMS administered life-saving measures to the injured female; however, she was pronounced deceased on scene.

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy on Ramona Bowen, 45, and determined that the cause of death was sharp force trauma, and the manner of death was homicide.

Police have since charged Matthew Harper, 41, with second degree murder. The accused is known to the victim.

Soccer coach charged with sexual assault

25 Jun 2025 22:15:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a 30-year-old woman in connection to a sexual assault involving a youth.

In June 2025, the EPS was contacted regarding a relationship between a youth and their adult soccer coach that reportedly began late last year when the youth was 15-years old.

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Vanessa Young, 30, was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, sexual exploitation, luring a child under 18, and luring a child under 16.

The youth is receiving support through the Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre.

Investigators have concerns there may be more complainants. Anyone who believes they have been victimized by the accused is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. The EPS can also provide appropriate supports.

Police lay charges in central Edmonton homicide

25 Jun 2025 16:00:40 UT

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section detectives have laid charges in relation to the death of a man that took place in central Edmonton last week.

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m. Downtown Branch Patrol responded to reports of an assault inside a residence in the area of 95 Street and 106 Avenue. When police arrived, they located an injured 59-year-old male. He was treated and transported by EMS to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 42-year-old male was located nearby and charged with aggravated assault.

Sadly, on Sunday, June 22, the injured male succumbed to his injuries.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner completed an autopsy on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and determined the deceased, Robert Gladue, 59, died of blunt force trauma. The manner of death was confirmed to be homicide.

Charges against Dustin Chisholm, 42, have since been upgraded to second degree murder.

The deceased and accused were known to each other.

Missing woman found safe

24 Jun 2025 23:50:00 UT

The 73-year-old woman reported missing on June 24, 2025 has been found safe.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) thanks the media and the public for their assistance.

Police make arrest in series of break-and-enter thefts

24 Jun 2025 14:30:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a man in connection to a series of break-and-enter thefts.

Back in May 2025, police issued this news release asking for more information about a suspect wanted in connection to several break-and-enter thefts mainly targeting beauty supply stores. While the same store was targeted multiple times, there are 35 incidents between March 11, 2025, and June 10, 2025, linked to this series.

Approximately $70,000 to $80,000 worth of merchandise was stolen including:

High-end hair trimmers, dryers and styling tools
Gel nail polish
Fragrances
Guitars

Donald Lisk, 46, was arrested and charged with break and enter (x35) and attempted break and enter (x2). Lisk was in custody until his bail hearing, when he was released on conditions.

Anyone with information about this series 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 investigating suspicious death

23 Jun 2025 21:30:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a death that took place earlier this morning in Edmonton’s Chappelle neighborhood.

The investigation has since been turned over to the EPS Homicide Section. An autopsy has yet to be scheduled at this time.

Police investigating fatal motorcycle collision in southeast Edmonton

23 Jun 2025 19:46:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred in southeast Edmonton yesterday.

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., it was reported to police that a 19-year-old male driver of a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle was traveling on Mill Woods Road S. At 49A Street the driver lost control of his bike and struck the curb and a tree.

EMS and police responded to the collision and the 19-year-old driver was treated and transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) continues to investigate. Speed is believed to be a factor in this collision.

Police seek public's assistance locating missing youth

20 Jun 2025 03:32:28 UT

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing 16-year-old male.

Aaqil Scott is from Edmonton but was last known to be in Regina, Saskatchewan at the end of April.

Scott is described as 5’9”, with a slim build, brown eyes, long brown curly hair, as pictured below. He has a noticeable scar on his left cheek.

Aaqil likes to play basketball and is known to frequent outdoor courts.

Missing youth: Aaqil Scott

Anyone who has information about Scott’s whereabouts 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 seek information about shooting in south Edmonton

19 Jun 2025 21:00:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is asking for witnesses or dashcam video from a shooting that happened late Wednesday night.

Just after 11 pm on June 18, 2025, EPS responded to a call about a woman who had been shot. She was located in a parking lot near 91 Street and Ellerslie Road SW and was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. There is no update on her condition at this time.

Map showing the area where shooting victim was found

Police continue to investigate and are asking anyone who has information or dashcam video from the area to contact them 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.