Dozens of suffering cats euthanized in connection to animal cruelty investigation

From the Edmonton Police Service

WARRANTS ISSUED FOR ARREST OF SUSPECTS

The Edmonton Police Service has issued warrants for the arrest of two women in connection to an animal cruelty investigation that resulted in the rescue of 52 neglected cats from a northwest area address.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, Edmonton’s Animal Care and Control Peace Officers executed a search warrant on a property near 112 Avenue and 95 Street with the assistance of EPS officers. The Peace Officers had observed multiple cats living in deplorable conditions at the residence and in a motor home parked on the property.

Extreme levels of ammonia from cat defecation and decaying animal flesh forced EPS officers to call in a hazmat team from Edmonton Fire and Rescue Services to enter the dwelling. Once inside the residence and motor home, a total of 52 cats, a majority of which were in ill health, were discovered surrounded by feces, urine and syringes throughout the two dwellings. A decomposing feline was also discovered inside the motor home.

After executing a search warrant at the address, the distressed cats were seized. Sadly, a total of 37 cats were euthanized due to serious health issues. The residence has also since been condemned and boarded up by city officials.

: Residence near 112 Avenue and 95 Street filled with cat feces and debris.

: More than 30 cats in medical distress were discovered living in a motor home. Another 22 cats were living in a residence on the same property.

: The rental property has since been condemned by city officials.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Kelly Jenner, 38, and Alisha Leclercq, 32, each who are facing charges under the Criminal Code of willfully cause pain, suffering or injury to an animal or bird (x3), abandon animal in distress or wilfully neglect or fail to provide suitable and adequate food, water, shelter and care for it (x3).

They are also facing charges under the Animal Protection Act of cause an animal to be in distress, fail to ensure said animal has adequate food and water, fail to provide animal with adequate care when it was wounded or ill and fail to provide animal with adequate shelter, ventilation or space.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Kelly Jenner and Alisha Leclercq 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.

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Former NYPD Inspector Shares What Family Of Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin Feared Before Turning Him In

Published on September 13, 2025

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From the Daily Caller News Foundation

By Mariane Angela

Former NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro said on Fox Business Friday that the family of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin feared a violent raid and ultimately chose to turn the suspect in to avoid a potential tragedy.

Authorities identified the suspected shooter in Kirk’s assassination as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, after a family friend tipped off law enforcement Thursday evening. In an appearance on “Kudlow,” Mauro laid out what he called the timeline of the suspect’s escape and subsequent surrender.

“By the end of 9-11, the father has called a retired U.S. Marshal. This town down south, St. George, has a lot of retirees. It’s kind of a retirement community. He knew this guy. He calls that guy and tells him, ‘My son is the perpetrator,’” Mauro told Larry Kudlow. “Unclear if the son had admitted it or not. But apparently what was going on is that the family was concerned that if they didn’t turn him in, somebody else was going to, and it was a fear that they could be, as the police call it, a kinetic entry.”

Mauro said the family of the alleged Kirk assassin feared a violent confrontation if authorities discovered his location first, prompting them to arrange a peaceful surrender.

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“That is to say, the cops come booming the doors, taking them in a rougher way, and maybe something goes sideways. The kid could get hurt or worse. So they wanted to prevent that. The family wanted to make sure that this was done orderly. They knew that the gig was up and that he was going to get arrested. They then went with either this second person, the retiree, or a minister. And a minister in Latter-day Saints is different from ministers that you and I think about.”

Mauro said the suspect’s family bypassed traditional law enforcement channels and brought him directly to the Washington County Jail.

“It’s a much more immediate relationship. Some sort of crew like this went to the sheriff’s office. And that’s why he was in the custody of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. That’s a jail. They run the jails,” Mauro said. “They went right to the jail, gave them up to the Washington County Sheriff. There must have been some connection there. Somebody knew somebody. They took him in. The sheriff notifies the task force, and you know the rest.”

Authorities say Robinson fatally shot Kirk as he spoke to students at Utah Valley University. After recognizing his son in photos released by investigators, Robinson’s father confronted the 22-year-old and alerted law enforcement, according to sources cited by the New York Post.

Robinson reportedly told his father he’d rather take his own life than surrender, according to the outlet. His father urged him to speak with their youth pastor, who happened to be affiliated with the U.S. Marshals fugitive task force.

Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Friday that investigators discovered taunting and vulgar phrases etched onto the shell casings used in the shooting such as “Hey fascist! Catch!” and “If you read this you are gay LMAO.” Another inscription referenced “bella ciao,” a wartime Italian folk song later adopted by leftist resistance movements, according to George Mason University.

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“Hey fascist! Catch!”: Authorities confirm writing on alleged Kirk killer’s bullet casings

Published on September 12, 2025

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From The Center Square

By Andrew Rice

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox revealed on Friday that shell casings used by Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter had inscriptions on them.

Cox said investigators determined the alleged shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, used a bolt action rifle, which was discovered on the edge of Utah Valley University’s campus wrapped in a dark colored towel. Cox said the rifle had a scope on it.

Cox listed four bullet casings with written inscriptions. The casing that had been fired read “notices bulges OWO what’s this?”

Three other casings that had not been fired also had inscriptions on them. One casing read “hey fascist! catch!” with an up arrow symbol, right arrow symbols and three down arrow symbols, Cox said.

Another casing with an inscription read “oh bella ciao bella ciao bella ciao ciao ciao,” Cox said.

The fourth casing recovered by investigators read “if you are reading this, you’re gay lmao.”

Cox said a family member of Tyler Robinson, the alleged shooter, told investigators he had becomes “more political” in recent years.

Cox called on the public to display unity following Kirk’s shooting.

“History will dictate if this is a turning point for our country,” Gov. Cox said. “Every single one of us gets to choose right now if this is a turning point for us.”