Pursuit of Semi stolen in Red Deer ends in Airdrie

Lloyd Lewis

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Airdrie, Alberta– Airdrie RCMP were able to safely stop a semi tractor trailer that was being pursued from Red Deer last night.

On Friday, March 23, 2018 at approximately 9:45 pm, Airdrie RCMP were alerted to a semi tractor trailer that was failing to stop for Police. The semi was travelling southbound on Highway #2 from the Didsbury area and was a concern for public safety due to the manner in which it was being driven.

Earlier in the night, the semi was stolen from Red Deer and then used to smash into parked vehicles. The semi continued to be driven dangerously and Police tried to stop it with the use of a spike belt but, the semi was able to continue moving with damaged tires. Several RCMP Detachments and units became involved including: Blackfalds RCMP, Olds RCMP, Didsbury RCMP, Airdrie RCMP, and the RCMP Police Dog Section.

The semi travelled south from Red Deer down Highway #2, eventually turning off onto Highway #2A and through Crossfield. The semi then continued into Airdrie and turned off into the city. The semi’s front tire was completely destroyed yet, the vehicle continued to move.

The RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) as well as the Calgary Police Service HAWCS helicopter and Calgary Police Service TAC were deployed to assist. A joint tactical intervention by RCMP ERT and CPS TAC was used to stop the semi tractor trailer on 40 Avenue in Airdrie. The semi came to a stop quickly and no one was injured.

One male occupant was arrested by Airdrie RCMP and is currently in custody. The matter is still under investigation and an update will be provided when further information is learned.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

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Police investigating how shooter got firearm after autopsy and balistic analysis

Published on March 23, 2023

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News release from the Edmonton Police Service

Autopsy on shooter, ballistic analysis complete in line of duty deaths

An autopsy on the shooter and ballistic analysis of the firearm have been completed in the Mar. 16, 2023 EPS line of duty deaths.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Mar. 22, 2023, and confirmed that the 16-year-old male shooter’s cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the head consistent with being self-inflicted.

“We recognize that there is intense public interest in this investigation,” says EPS Deputy Chief Devin Laforce. “At this time, our priorities need to be the integrity of ongoing investigations, including the origin of the firearm, as well as the safety and privacy of all the families affected by this tragedy. For these reasons, we are not releasing or confirming the name of the deceased.”

A bullet casing recovered from the scene of a Mar. 12, 2023 shooting at a nearby restaurant in the area of 133 Street and 114 Avenue has been forensically matched to the firearm that was recovered at the 132 Street and 114 Avenue apartment, where Constable Brett Ryan and Constable Travis Jordan were fatally shot on Mar. 16, 2023.

Investigators believe the suspect in the Mar. 12 shooting to be the same 16-year-old male responsible for the deaths of the two EPS members, although this has yet to be confirmed. Detectives are also working to trace the origins of the firearm and how it came to be in the youth’s possession.

At this time, investigators continue to believe that the youth’s parents, police dispatch and Constables Ryan and Jordan had no information to suggest there was a firearm in the home when the family dispute call for service was made on Mar. 16.

“Both events have been served by robust investigations that have followed all lines of inquiry,” says Deputy Chief Devin Laforce. “All tips and other investigative avenues were pursued exhaustively by the investigating teams.”

The male shot on Mar. 12 in the restaurant remains in hospital in critical but stable condition, and the youth’s mother who was shot on Mar. 16 remains in hospital in serious but stable condition.

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Search of four Edmonton homes results in Cocaine and Meth bust

Published on March 23, 2023

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News release from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT)

Cocaine seized after four Edmonton homes searched

More than two kilograms of cocaine, cash, and four vehicles have been seized following an ALERT Edmonton investigation into cocaine trafficking.

The investigation began in October 2022. Police were able to identify four homes and four vehicles linked to the drug trafficking operation.

“Through the course of this five-month investigation, officers were able to identify several suspects, and seized several pieces of equipment which were being used to produce large, commercial-sized quantities of product. This tells us that this was a much bigger, sophisticated operation,” said Sgt. Jeff Woodliffe, ALERT Edmonton.

On February 23, 2023, police searched four homes and seized the following items as evidence:

2.6 kgs of cocaine;
28 grams of methamphetamine;
10 kgs of a cocaine buffing agent; and
$11,000 in cash.

The investigation remains ongoing as investigators prepare reports and disclosure for Crown Counsel.

The Edmonton Police Service assisted throughout the investigation.

Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.

ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.