Media Releases

Police investigating first suspicious death of 2026

16 Jan 2026 23:16:13 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a death that took place this morning in northwest Edmonton.

Police responded to a check on welfare call at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. When police arrived at a residence in the area of 88 Street and 128 Avenue, they found a deceased 51-year-old male.

The investigation has since been turned over to the EPS Homicide Section. An autopsy has not yet been scheduled.

Anyone with information about this suspicious death 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.

Third suspect arrested in set of December carjackings

13 Jan 2026 20:04:06 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested a third 18-year-old male in a set of December carjackings.

On Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at approximately 8 p.m. police responded to the area of 51 Avenue and 201 Street for an attempted carjacking. It was reported to police that a 49-year-old male was in front of his residence when he was approached by two young male suspects. One of the suspects produced a firearm and demanded the keys to his vehicle. The male complied and the suspects fled in the vehicle but due to icy road conditions, quickly abandoned the car.

Later that same evening, around 11:30 p.m., police responded to another attempted carjacking, this time in the area of 57 Avenue and 174 Street. It was reported to police that two male suspects, while driving a stolen vehicle, purposely caused a minor collision with another driver. When the adult female driver exited her vehicle to exchange information, the suspects attempted to steal her vehicle but fled after a brief physical altercation.

The EPS Robbery Section took over the investigation and were able to connect the two events.

Jashi Williams, 18, was arrested on January 12, 2026, and charged with two counts of theft of motor vehicle, possession of a weapon, and firearm-related offences. His next court appearance is set for Jan. 28, 2026.

Previously, on Dec. 23, 2025, Dominic Stadsnes, 18, was arrested and charged with theft of motor vehicle and firearm-related offences. His next court appearance is set for Jan. 28, 2026.

Ryan Imeson, 18, was arrested on Dec. 29, 2025, and charged with theft of motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, and firearm-related offences. His next court appearance is set for Jan. 14, 2026.

Charges laid in November 2025 fatal pedestrian collision

12 Jan 2026 22:01:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has laid charges in relation to a fatal pedestrian collision that took place in northeast Edmonton last November.

On Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at approximately 8:57 a.m., a 2024 Nissan Rogue was travelling southbound on 82 Street and making a left-hand turn onto 153 Avenue, when it struck a female pedestrian who was crossing 153 Avenue northbound in a marked crosswalk while walking her dog.

EMS responded, treated and transported the 58-year-old female pedestrian to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. Her dog ran away following the collision but was later found and returned home, unharmed, by City of Edmonton Animal Control. The 36-year-old female driver of the Rogue remained on scene and was not injured.

Sadly, the female pedestrian succumbed to her injuries in hospital.

On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, police charged the driver of the Nissan Rogue, Kathy Halvorsen, 36, with failure to yield to a pedestrian under Alberta’s Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation as well as careless driving under the province’s Traffic Safety Act.

Police lay charge following online threats

12 Jan 2026 19:51:46 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a 31-year-old Edmonton man following threats posted online against the Jewish community.

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, the Niagara Regional Police Service contacted the EPS regarding concerning social media posts that threatened harm against the Jewish community. The posts appeared to have originated from Edmonton and investigators quickly identified the suspect, issued warrants for his arrest and attempted to locate him.

On Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, officers located and arrested Amjad Jaradat, 31, who has since been charged with uttering threats. Jaradat remained in custody following his arrest and will now be residing in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with several conditions, including:

Shall not attend within 100 meters of:
- any Jewish place of worship, community centre, or known community event.
- any vigil, protest, or demonstration organized by either side of the Israel/Palestine conflict.
Shall remain in your residence 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week for the entirety of the order, with the exception of:
- Employment that is pre-approved by your supervisor
- medical or dental emergencies for yourself or a dependent, provided you return as soon as possible and inform your supervisor.
Will not be in the possession of any electronic devices that can connect to the internet, with the exception of use for employment purposes as approved by your supervisor.
Will not make any social media posts or comment on other people’s social media posts.
Shall not possess any weapons as defined by the Criminal Code, including knives or other edged items (except when it is actively being used for eating a meal), anything used, designed to be used or intended for use in causing death or injury to any person or for the purpose of threatening and intimidating any person.
Shall not possess any firearm, firearms licence, authorization or registration certificate related to the possession of firearms, crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, prohibited ammunition, or explosive substance, as defined in the Criminal Code.

The EPS Hate Crimes Unit is also recommending that Section 718.2 of the Criminal Code of Canada be applied in this case, allowing the courts to consider increased sentencing when there is evidence the offence may have been motivated by hatred.

“Following recent events in Australia, as well as ongoing conflicts taking place in various countries across the globe, we want to assure our local faith communities that, regardless of denomination, your safety is our priority,” says EPS Chief Warren Driechel. “This investigation is an example of how police across Canada continuously work together to combat hatred and violence.

“Whether online or in person, hate has no place in our society, and we will continue to investigate these incidents to the fullest extent.”

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The EPS takes hate-motivated incidents and crimes very seriously. These events hurt not only the victim, but the vicarious trauma has an impact on entire communities. Hate incidents can now be reported online. Hate crimes should be reported to police at 911 if it’s an emergency, or 780-423-4567 if it is not an emergency.

For more information about the difference between hate-motivated incidents and hate-motivated crime, visit the EPS website.

Senior found safe

12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 UT

The 91-year-old man reported missing earlier today has been located and is safe.

The EPS thanks the public and its media partners for their assistance in locating the missing man.

Investigators seek public's assistance identifying fraud suspect

09 Jan 2026 18:15:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a man who defrauded multiple businesses of more than $50,000.

Between June and July 2025 an adult male suspect is reported to have intercepted cheques sent by three businesses via regular mail. Investigators believe the man altered the cheques, deposited them into a bank account created with fake ID and then used some of the money, along with another fake ID, to purchase a large ticket item from an additional business. In total, the businesses were defrauded of more than $50,000 in cash and goods.

The unknown male was captured more than once on different surveillance cameras, and investigators are hopeful someone may recognize him.

Suspect in fraud

Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to call 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 arrest two suspects and are looking for a third in December carjackings

09 Jan 2026 16:50:45 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested two suspects, and are looking for a third, in a set of December carjackings.

Later that same evening, around 11:30 p.m. police responded to another attempted carjacking, this time in the area of 57 Avenue and 174 Street. It was reported to police that two male suspects, while driving a stolen vehicle, purposely caused a minor collision with another driver. When the adult female driver exited her vehicle to exchange information, the suspects attempted to steal her vehicle but fled after a brief physical altercation.

The EPS Robbery Section took over the investigation and were able to connect the two events and have since then made two arrests.

On Dec. 23, 2025, Dominic Stadsnes, 18, was arrested and charged with theft of motor vehicle and firearm-related offences.

Ryan Imeson, 18, was arrested on Dec. 29, 2025, and charged with theft of motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, and firearm-related offences.

Through the course of the investigation, police now believe a third suspect was involved in the carjackings and are asking the public for assistance.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 18-20 years old with a tall, slim build and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to call 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 lay additional charges in organized crime investigation

06 Jan 2026 18:30:00 UT

More charges have been laid in connection with an extensive organized crime investigation by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Drugs & Gang Enforcement Section (EDGE).

In Oct. 2024, the EPS EDGE Section launched an investigation into the One Order Motorcycle Club (MC) establishing roots in Edmonton. With chapters already active in Eastern Canada, this chapter was identified as a one-percent outlaw group with ties to violence and is closely aligned with the Hells Angels. This is the link to the initial news release from Nov. 2025.

Further investigation has led to the following charges being laid:

Michael Hanson, 45 of Alberta Beach, possession of stolen property over $5,000

Randolph Kostyshen, 34 of Edmonton, conspiracy to commit assault, commission of an indictable offence in a criminal organization (x2), participation in activities of a criminal organization, conspiracy to commit extortion

Lee Lepoidvin, 54 of Edmonton, conspiracy to commit assault, commission of an indictable offence in a criminal organization, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm (x2)

Frederick Mansell, 56 of Edmonton, conspiracy to commit extortion, participation in activities of a criminal organization, commission of an indicatable offence in a criminal organization

Richard Pangburn, 37 of Edmonton, conspiracy to commit assault, commission of an indicatable offence in a criminal organization, instructing a criminal organization

Lance Rodgirs, 50 of Edmonton, conspiracy to commit assault, traffic prohibited ammunition, sale of body armour, commission of an indictable offence in a criminal organization

Robert Walsh, 48 of Ardrossan, conspiracy to commit extortion, commission of an indictable offence in a criminal organization, participation in activities of a criminal organization, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, possession of stolen property over $5,000

Brady Wilhelm, 35 of Sherwood Park, production of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, process illegal tobacco product for the purpose of sale

Hasan Zawadi, 39 of St. Albert, conspiracy to commit extortion, possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, commission of an indictable offence in a criminal organization, participation in activities of a criminal organization

“These charges are the result of excellent investigative work by our members, and collaboration with our partners, including the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service. Together we are holding members of the One Order MC accountable,” said A/Insp. Marco Antonio.

This investigation was part of the Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) Guns and Gangs Strategy which is a plan to address firearm and gang violence in Edmonton. It considers the unique factors driving serious crime in the city, identifying key focus areas that require increased and sustained effort to reduce victimization and improve community safety.

Police lay charges in fatal collision

05 Jan 2026 21:00:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has laid charges in a fatal two-vehicle collision that took place in May of last year.

At approximately 10:09 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, a white Cadillac Escalade was travelling northbound on 97 Street when it struck a white Honda Civic turning from 97 Street southbound onto 165 Avenue eastbound.

EMS responded, treated and transported the 71-year-old male driver of the Civic to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he was declared deceased. The 16-year-old male driver of the Escalade was also transported to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) has since charged the 16-year-old male driver with dangerous operation causing death under the Criminal Code of Canada and drive uninsured motor vehicle on a highway, operate unregistered motor vehicle, and fail to hold a valid operator’s license under the Traffic Safety Act. The driver was served an Appearance Notice.

Speed is believed to be a factor in this collision.

Police seek public's assistance locating inmate at large

05 Jan 2026 00:30:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male inmate who allegedly escaped from the custody of the Stan Daniels Healing Centre on New Year’s Day.

At approximately 1:47 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, Correctional Services Canada (CSC) reported that Shelby Crane, 33, escaped from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre when Crane was unaccounted for during a count by staff members.

Crane is currently serving a 10-year six-month sentence for manslaughter – use firearm, possession of weapon for dangerous purposes, and obstruct public/peace officer. A Canada Wide Warrant for being unlawfully at large has since been issued for his arrest.

Crane is described as 6’2” tall and weighs approximately 214 lbs. He has brown eyes and black hair and several tattoos, including the crook and castle logo and medusa on his right forearm, “Marlene” on his right hand, “Marilyn” and “Mya” on his right upper arm, a flower themed sleeve on his left upper arm, an “S” on his left hand and a cross on his left wrist.

Shelby Crane, 33

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Crane is urged 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.