Media Releases

Police lay charges, seize firearm, following drug trafficking investigation

30 Dec 2025 20:00:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Drug & Gang Enforcement Section (EDGE) recently concluded a drug trafficking investigation on a west Edmonton residence resulting in multiple charges.

On Nov. 25, 2025, EPS EDGE Section completed an investigation on a residence in the area of 214 Street and 49 Avenue. With the assistance of the EPS Tactical Section, a search warrant was conducted on the home and police seized:

632 grams of cocaine (approximate street value of $37,000)
A loaded handgun
89,020 contraband cigarettes
Approximately $34,000 in cash
Various other drug trafficking indicia including cell phones, scales, baggies and more
A 2020 Land Rover Range Rover and a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander were also seized as offence-related property.

Cocaine and drug trafficking indicia

Handgun and cash

Cocaine

Contraband cigarettes

Three adult males who were in the residence at the time the search warrant was executed were also subsequently arrested. Cengizhan Yurtcu, 18, Havanna Green, 22, and Uighuy Tulake, 22, are now facing joint charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 and possession of a loaded restricted firearm.

“This was another successful operation by EDGE, who continue to target and investigate those who profit from drugs and violence in the community,” says Staff Sergeant Marco Antonio, EPS Organized Crime Branch. “The ages of these accused are particularly concerning, and we encourage anyone - especially youth - to make choices that avoid criminality. Involvement in drug trafficking and gang-related crime can lead to devastating consequences, not only for the participants but for our community at large.”

Shooting numbers down in November 2025

29 Dec 2025 20:20:00 UT

Police recorded 10 shootings in November 2025, a decrease from the 17 shootings that occurred in October of this year.

Year to date, as of Nov. 30, 2025, there have been 131 shootings; approximately an 18% increase from the 111 reported during the same period in 2024.

Shootings by month in 2024 and 2025

Of the 10 reported shootings in November 2025, nine were believed to be targeted and three resulted in reported injuries. There were no deaths as a result of shooting occurrences last month.

Police seek public’s assistance locating missing male; update photos

24 Dec 2025 16:48:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing 40-year-old and have provided an updated photo of the male.

William Tremblay is described as Indigenous, 5’7” and approximately 142 lbs. with a slim build. His hair and beard are brown, and he wears glasses. Tremblay was last seen crossing the road at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the area of Mill Woods Road and Millbourne Road. At this time, it was reported that he was wearing a black jacket, a red sweater, red checkered pants and brown shoes with orange laces, as pictured below. Tremblay lives in central Edmonton.

Missing male: William Tremblay, 40

Tremblay’s family has not heard from him since Dec. 4, 2025. At this time, police are concerned that he might have succumbed to the cold climate. In order to assist them with verifying Tremblay's direction of travel, police are asking community members in the area of Mill Woods Road and Millbourne Road to please review their CCTV and dashcam video footage between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m. and to please check their yards and outbuildings like sheds.

Police investigating fatal collision in west Edmonton

23 Dec 2025 18:00:00 UT

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

At approximately 11:45 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, West Branch Patrol responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision in the area of 180 Street and 118 Avenue. It was reported to police that a 2018 Audi Q5 was travelling westbound on 118 Avenue between 178 Street and 184 Street when it lost control, nearly leaving the roadway, and struck the back of a car hauler trailer that was parked on 118 Avenue.

EMS responded, treated and transported the 37-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old male front passenger to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries where they both remain in stable condition. A 32-year-old female passenger who was in the rear of the SUV succumbed to her injuries on scene. The driver of the car hauler did not report any injuries.

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

“Sadly, speed has taken far too many lives on our streets, and we send our condolences to all of the friends and families who have lost loved ones this year,” says Sgt. Kamlesh Patel with EPS Major Collisions Investigation Section. “As we approach 2026, the EPS would like to remind motorists to slow down and drive with care so we can all arrive home safely in the new year.”

Investigators are asking any witnesses or anyone with dash camera footage of the collision to please contact the 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.

Missing woman located

22 Dec 2025 19:30:00 UT

The 27-year-old woman reported missing by police on Dec. 13, 2025, has been located safe.

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

Police release photos of pickup truck in recent hit-and-run collision

20 Dec 2025 19:15:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is releasing photos of a pickup truck that was involved in a multi-vehicle hit-and-run collision earlier this week.

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at approximately 9:10 a.m., police responded to a multi-vehicle collision at 132 Avenue and 86 Street. It was reported that a Dodge Ram truck was travelling northbound on 86 Street, proceeded onto 132 Avenue without stopping, and struck a Honda CRV that was traveling eastbound on 132 Avenue. The Honda then struck two unoccupied parked vehicles and ricocheted head on into a westbound Nissan Rogue.

Three of the four youth occupants of the Honda were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries and two with minor injuries. The occupants of the Nissan, an adult female and one youth, were also taken to hospital with minor injuries. The youth with serious injuries remains in hospital at this time.

The truck is described as an early 2010s model black Dodge Ram with front end damage favouring the front passenger side. It was last seen heading westbound on 132 Avenue. Photos of the truck are included below.

The EPS Major Collisions Investigation Section (MCIS) continues to investigate and asks anyone with information about the truck or its occupants to contact the 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.

July suspicious death concluded as non-criminal

18 Dec 2025 21:56:42 UT

A suspicious death that took place in central Edmonton in July has been deemed non-criminal.

On Monday, July 21, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Northwest Branch Patrol responded to reports of an assault during an altercation at a residence in the area of 93 Street and 116 Avenue. When police arrived, they located an injured 68-year-old male. He was treated and transported by EMS to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Despite lifesaving efforts by EMS and EPS members on scene, the injured male succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

A 48-year-old male was arrested on scene and later released. The two men were known to each other.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner completed an autopsy on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and the cause and manner of death were undetermined pending further testing. The Medical Examiner has since determined the manner of death was not criminal. As such, the deceased’s identity cannot be released.

Homicide investigators consulted with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service regarding the possibility of laying charges, and have determined that there is no likelihood of conviction due to the evidence that the death was not criminal.

Police investigating double homicide following autopsies

18 Dec 2025 20:00:37 UT

Autopsies have been completed in the two suspicious deaths from late last week in the city's southeast.

On Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, around 1:43 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of 32 Street and 26 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located two males suffering from gunshot wounds. EPS officers attempted lifesaving measures until EMS arrived and assumed care. Sadly, both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

The EPS Homicide Section has since taken over the investigation.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed autopsies on Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, and determined both Ranveer Gill, 20, and Gurdeep Singh, 26, died of multiple gunshot wounds and the manner of death is homicide.

Police are looking for a dark-coloured SUV that may have been in the area at the time of the shooting. Anyone in the area of Silverberry Road and 23 Avenue, as well as 34 Street and 29 Street, who may have dash camera or security footage from approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, to 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, are asked to contact police immediately.

Police believe this was a targeted event. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

Anyone who may have witnessed the shootings or observed suspicious activity in the neighbourhood 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.

Charge laid in central Edmonton death

17 Dec 2025 21:45:30 UT

A man has been charged in a November homicide that took place in central Edmonton.

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, Keenan Antoine Singer Gladue, 26, was charged with second degree murder in the homicide of Burton Lee Gambler, 42.

A Nov. 25, 2025 autopsy confirmed Gambler died as a result of a homicide. The cause of death, sharp force injuries, was previously withheld for investigative reasons.

The accused was captured on surveillance video threatening a witness with a machete in the area of Joey Bell Tower at approximately 7 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2025. The witness is pictured below at right, in a puffy jacket with the hood up.

At right: witness police are looking to identify

Investigators are looking to identify this witness, and are asking them to come forward by contacting police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

Background

On Nov. 21, 2025, at approximately 8:52 p.m., the EPS Community Safety Team was on proactive patrol in the area of 97 Street and 107 Avenue when they located a deceased male. The male had suffered obvious injuries, and Homicide Section took over the investigation.

Police seek additional complainants following sexual assault at shopping centre

17 Dec 2025 21:10:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking to identify additional complainants, following a sexual assault in a shopping mall in late November.

On Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, police responded to a reported sexual assault at West Edmonton Mall. It was reported to police that a woman was riding an escalator, when a man approached her from behind and intentionally squirted an unknown substance resembling semen onto her back and buttocks.

Through investigation, police have learned the male followed and approached approximately seven women that day in a similar way, between the hours of 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., without their knowledge. Investigators believe the male was targeting shorter women in their early twenties with dark hair who were walking alone in the mall.

“Our investigation suggests this suspect has likely done this before and we believe there may be other women who were not aware of the assault at the time and only realized after noticing their clothing was soiled,” says Cst. Bryn Petch with EPS West Division. “If you’ve had a similar experience while shopping, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.”

The suspect is described as white male in his 20s who is approximately 6’4” tall with a medium build. He was wearing a red toque, a red plaid jacket and glasses at the time of the incident.

“This behaviour is unacceptable. Whether a substance is real or an imitation does not change the seriousness of what occurred,” says Staff Sergeant Christa Laforce with the EPS Sexual Assault Section. “The context of these incidents is concerning, and acts intended to sexually violate, humiliate, or degrade another person will be treated as sexual assault. We want the public to understand that this behaviour is taken very seriously, and victims are encouraged to come forward.”

Police are asking anyone who may have been approached or targeted in a similar way on Nov. 20, 2025, or on another date, to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.