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Sexual assault suspect charged

For Immediate Release: 12-Aug-2025 @ 2:53 PM
MRU #: SA25R010-1

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested a man in relation to a July sexual assault.

On Aug. 6, 2025, the EPS released a composite sketch of a male suspect in a July 2, 2025 sexual assault that occurred in the Blatchford neighbourhood.

On Aug. 8, 2025, police arrested Ferhat Ozdemircan, 30 in relation to the assault and charged him with sexual assault, kidnapping and intimidation.

He was released on bail with conditions that include weapons and firearms prohibitions, a 24-hour curfew to remain in his residence, with some exceptions, and the surrender of his passport.

 

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