Media Releases

Police seek assistance locating missing senior

18 Oct 2025 05:16:58 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a missing 83-year-old woman.

Monica Michallok, 83, was last seen on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at approximately 10:25 a.m. in the area of 125 Street traveling eastbound on 140 Avenue. She is known to frequent the Superstore at 123 Street and 137 Avenue.

Monica is approximately 5'2" tall, with a slim build. She has grey hair, which she wears in a ponytail, and was last seen wearing a grey jacket, black pants and a black bag, as shown in the photo below. She walks with a slight forward lean.

Monica Michallok, 83

Monica suffers from dementia, and, as a result, family and police are concerned for her wellbeing.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

Police charge man with sexual assault

17 Oct 2025 21:03:51 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a 29-year-old man with sexual assault.

In August 2025, it was reported to police that a male youth had been sexually assaulted by a 29-year-old male after interacting on the social media platform Snapchat. The male suspect was reportedly communicating with the complainant using the username “Edm Gay Boy4ynger” and account name “Yegboi00.”

On Oct. 15, 2025, Tristan Lahue was arrested and charged with sexual assault, sexual contact with a child, and luring a child under 16 years.

Lahue was released with conditions, including not to have contact or communication with anyone under 16 years of age, not to attend any public swimming area, school and school yard, daycare, playground, youth shelter or public library, not to possess or use any electronic devices capable of accessing the internet, including cell phones, and to not seek or maintain any volunteer or employment position that would place him in a position of trust or authority over a person under 16 years of age.

Tristan Lahue, 29

Police believe there may be other complainants and are asking them to come forward.

The EPS is asking any additional complainants regarding Tristan Lahue or anyone with any additional information to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. The EPS can also provide appropriate supports. Anonymous information may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Remains located, charges laid in Samuel Bird homicide

16 Oct 2025 19:08:15 UT

The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section has charged one man in the murder of Edmonton youth Samuel Bird.

On Oct. 15, 2025, Bryan Farrell, 38, was arrested and charged with second degree murder and interfering with a body in relation to the homicide of 14-year-old Samuel Bird. Farrell is also charged with 13 other offences, including: aggravated assault (x2), arson to property with disregard for human life (x2), arson to property, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a dangerous weapon (x2), assault peace officer with weapon (x3), uttering threats and fraud over $5000.

On Oct. 16, 2025, investigators located the remains of Samuel Bird in a rural area outside of Edmonton.

“After a lengthy and complex investigation, we are pleased to be able to conclude this file and hopefully bring some measure of resolution and justice to Samuel’s loved ones, who have been searching tirelessly for him,” says primary investigator Det. Jared Buhler, with the EPS Homicide Section.

Bryan Farrell is the only person arrested and charged in the homicide. At this time, police are not looking for other suspects in relation to the murder. Investigators are aware of ongoing social media speculation on this file, and wish to remind the public that harassment and threatening behaviour is unlawful.

Police arrest suspects in vape store robberies

15 Oct 2025 18:08:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested and charged two males in relation to a series of vape store robberies that have occurred over the last two months in Edmonton.

Between Sept. 8 and Oct. 4 of this year, police responded to four individual reports of robberies at vape stores across the city and one reported arson. Police believe that the owners of these businesses are unknown to one another.

During two robberies that occurred in the area of 151 Avenue and 121 Street on Sept. 8 and the area of 146 Avenue and 50 Street on Sept. 17, it was reported that two masked male suspects approached the businesses and stole cash and vape products using firearms.

On Sept. 22, it was reported to police that two masked males drove a vehicle through the storefront and started a fire at the vape store that was previously robbed on Sept. 8.

Additionally, it was reported to police that two masked males armed with firearms stole cash and safes from one store in the area of 55 Avenue and Calgary Trail on Oct. 1 and another store in the area of 51 Avenue and 104A Street on Oct. 4.

No injuries were reported to police during the robberies or the arson. It is estimated that approximately $400,000 of damage was caused by the reported storefront break and enter collision and fire damage on Sept. 22. It is also estimated that a combined total of over $10,000 of cash and vape products were stolen throughout all five incidents.

After completing their investigation, police arrested two male suspects on Oct. 6, 2025. Joshua Sweeney, 30, and Gerard Pariseau, 30, were charged with numerous criminal offences including robbery, wearing a disguise and use of a firearm during the commission of an offence.

Police issue 755 traffic violations during "Operation 24 Hours"

15 Oct 2025 16:30:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS), in partnership with the City of Edmonton's automated enforcement program, issued 755 traffic violations during Operation 24 Hours on Friday, October 10, 2025.

The 24-hour enforcement blitz targeted high-risk behaviours on Edmonton roadways. Of the total violations:

248 were for speeding
25 for distracted driving
85 hazardous moving violations
247 non-hazardous Traffic Safety Act violations (e.g., equipment or document-related)
4 Criminal Code driving offences (e.g., impaired driving, driving disqualified, etc.)
5 other Criminal Code charges
141 automated red-light violations

In addition, 222 warnings were issued by officers for various infractions.

“It only takes one bad decision to cause tragedy on our roads,” said Staff Sergeant Robert Davis, Edmonton Police Service Traffic Section. “Our members are out every day working to prevent those tragedies. Operation 24 Hours reinforces our commitment to holding unsafe drivers accountable and encouraging safer choices behind the wheel.”

Notable Incident
A male driver was observed by Air1 traveling at high speeds, running multiple stop signs, and nearly causing a collision. The vehicle was boxed in by patrol officers downtown and taken into custody. Officers found a half-full bottle of vodka in the vehicle, and breath samples confirmed blood alcohol levels over the legal limit. The vehicle was seized for 30 days. The man, who had prior impaired driving charges, was released on an appearance notice.

EPS is reminding drivers that dangerous driving isn’t just illegal—it’s deadly. For local stories, data, and resources about traffic fatalities and injury collisions, visit DeadSeriousYEG.com.

Operation 24 Hours is one of several joint enforcement campaigns conducted year-round by EPS and the City of Edmonton to reduce high-risk behaviours and improve road safety.

Charges laid in 2024 homicide

14 Oct 2025 21:41:29 UT

One man has been charged in a February 2024 homicide that took place in southwest Edmonton.

At approximately 6 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2024, police responded to multiple reports of gunshots heard in the area of 106 Street and 74 Avenue. Officers searched the area, but did not locate anything suspicious. At approximately 11:20 p.m., officers responded to a residence in that same area on the report of a deceased male. Upon arrival, police and paramedics located 34-year-old Ozan Budak deceased.

An autopsy conducted on Feb. 29, 2024 determined Budak’s cause of death to be gunshot wounds, and the manner of death was homicide.

Arthur Wayne Penner, 36, has now been charged with second degree murder in Budak’s death. He is currently remanded in custody. His next court date is scheduled for Oct. 23, 2025.

Police seize more than 60,000 opium poppy plants from northeast Edmonton property

14 Oct 2025 15:45:00 UT

The Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Section charge four people in connection to an elaborate poppy-growing operation

On July 4, 2025, the EDGE Section executed a search warrant on a property in the area of 34 Street and 195 Avenue NW. It was believed that opium plants were being grown behind the residence and that’s where officers discovered approximately 60,000 poppies. The field has an estimated value of $160,000 to $500,000. During the two-day investigation, officers also located additional poppy seeds and doda power, which is made by grinding opium poppy pods and is used to make a type of tea with analgesic effects that can be highly addictive.

Opium is a flowering plant which contains the powerful analgesic alkaloid morphine and can be processed to make heroin and other opioids. Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, it’s a Schedule 1 which is reserved for the most high-risk drugs and substances.

Aerial photo of poppy field

Image of poppy field

Image of doda powder

“An opium grow of this size is rarely encountered in Canada and even though there was no indicia of further processing, due to the volume of plants, it was likely being grown to be sold on the illicit market,” says S/Sgt. Marco Antonio of the EDGE Section. “Any opioid drug, including doda, consumed outside the direction of a doctor or when illicitly produced, can pose significant health risks to the consumer, leading to severe addiction and harm to the community.”

Sukhdeep Dhanoa, 42, Sandeep Dandiwal, 33, Gurpreet Singh, 30, and Kulwinder Singh, 40, are each charged with Production of a Controlled Substance, contrary to Section 7(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Protests disrupt traffic and emergency access in central Edmonton

12 Oct 2025 05:45:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) responded to safety concerns and make two arrests after a protest Saturday evening.

On October 11, 2025, around 5:15 p.m. the EPS received numerous calls from concerned citizens reporting a road blockade in the area of River Valley Road and 105 Street. The blockade involved a group of 50-100 individuals, some of whom were masked. Several calls came in to police from drivers and pedestrians in the area who expressed safety concerns as the protesters became increasingly agitated.

Traffic quickly became gridlocked, extending as far south as Walterdale Bridge and Walterdale Hill.

EPS officers quickly responded, established contact with the group, and took action to ensure the safety of the public. That included working to re-establish access for emergency vehicles by setting up road barricades and restricting movement along critical routes.

By 6:10 p.m., police had successfully restored limited traffic flow and designated a lane for emergency vehicles. The blockade was also cleared and the EPS members conducted investigations to identify those responsible for committing criminal or provincial offences related to the disruption.

“The Edmonton Police Service is committed to upholding the right to lawful protest. However, impeding roadways and obstructing access for emergency services poses significant risks to public safety and cannot be tolerated,” says A/Insp. Ian Brooks of the EPS Duty Officers Branch. “The EPS will continue to respond swiftly to restore order and ensure those responsible for compromising public safety are held accountable.”

Two people were arrested, and charges are pending as the investigation continues.

Police looking for additional complainants in sexual assault

10 Oct 2025 17:00:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking additional complainants in a sexual assault that occurred at the Jasper Place Transit Centre.

At approximately 7:49 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, police were called to the Jasper Place transit terminal on Stony Plain Road for a sexual assault. It was reported to police that a 40-year-old male had approached a woman asking to shake his hand and give him a hug. When the woman refused, he continued to make attempts to touch her. An adult female bystander intervened, and the male began to shout at her. The male then approached a female youth and pushed himself into her, attempting to kiss her, before the bystander intervened again.

Transit Peace Officers were able to detain the man until police arrival.

Fabien Sandypoint, 40, is charged with, assault, sexual assault and obstruction and is currently in custody.

Image: Fabien Sandypoint

Police believe there may be additional complainants. Investigators have reason to believe that Sandypoint attempted to hug or touch several other individuals in the area of 156 Street and Stony Plain Road between 7:30 a.m. and 9:07 a.m., including several females and a male with a child.

Anyone with information about these assaults is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service 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.

Autopsy complete; police investigating central Edmonton homicide

09 Oct 2025 21:50:00 UT

Police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old man that took place in central Edmonton yesterday evening.

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Downtown Division patrol officers responded to reports of gun shots in the area of 107 Avenue and 109 Street. Upon arrival, they located an injured 42-year-old male outside of a residence and immediately administered life-saving measures. Unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased on scene.

Homicide Section has since taken over the investigation. The Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy today, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and determined that Andrew Donald McCabe, 42, died of a gunshot wound and the manner of death is homicide. No charges have been laid at this time.