Crime
Red Deer residents charged with murder

From RCMP Major Crimes North
RCMP Major Crimes North on scene at death investigation *update: arrest warrants*
Charges have been laid against two adults and warrants have been issued for their arrest in relation to the homicide of Joseph Junior Alfred Gallant (45) on March 29, 2019.
Quentin Lee Strawberry (37) and Jennifer Lee Caswell (37), both of Red Deer, have been charged with the following:
–Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Second degree murder, s.235(1) of the Criminal Code
–Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Assault causing bodily harm, section 267(b) of the Criminal Code
If you see these suspects, do not approach. Strawberry is believed to be armed and dangerous. Call 9-1-1 immediately.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking if you have information about this incident or the whereabouts of Quentin Strawberry or Jennifer Caswell to please call the Red Deer RCMP atĀ 403-343-5575 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Alberta
Arrest made and child rescued in cross-border investigation

February 19, 2021
Child rescued in cross-border investigation
Calgaryā¦Ā A 37-year-old Fort St. John man has been arrested by ALERTās Internet Child Exploitation unit for allegedly offending upon his daughter.
Following up on a tip, that was initially submitted to the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) team based in Calgary, investigators were able to identify a B.C. suspect allegedly uploading child sexual abuse materials online. Further investigation revealed the photos were of the suspectās young daughter.
ICE alleges that the suspect had been distributing the photos to another user online. The suspect was arrested on February 8, 2021.
āOur primary concern was the health and well-being of that child. Once we received that tip, our investigators sprang into action and made an arrest as quickly as possible,ā said Sgt. Randy Poon, ALERT ICE.
āThese types of crimes don’t respect borders or boundaries. The cooperation and enforcement between partners needs to be seamless and this file is an example of the efforts underway to detect, deter and investigate child exploitation files,ā said Cpl. Madonna Saunderson, RCMP B.C. North District.
Law enforcement from across Canada, including ICE, the Calgary Police Service, Fort St. John RCMP, RCMPās National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre, and United Statesā National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, collaborated on the investigation.
The suspectās name is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim. The victim and family members are receiving help from a variety of specialized support services, and childrenās services is involved.
A number of computer and electronic devices were seized for forensic analysis. ICEās investigation is ongoing.
The 37-year-old man has been charged with:
- Making child pornography;
- Distributing child pornography;
- Possessing child pornography;
- Accessing child pornography; and
- Several firearms offences.
Anyone with information about this case or any child exploitation situation is asked to contact their local police or to report their concern anonymously atĀ www.cybertip.ca.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the provinceās most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.
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Alberta
RCMP crack firearms trafficking operation based in Blackfalds

From the Blackfalds RCMP
Blackfalds RCMP ā Multi agency attack on firearms trafficking
A comprehensive investigation was initiated in January, and saw at least 11 different partnering detachments, units and agencies collaborating to stop an organized firearms straw buying/trafficking operation.
The investigation was launched by Blackfalds RCMP after receiving intelligence about the possibility of the trafficking.Ā Extensive evidence had to be gathered which included the engagement of firearms partners; the Chief Firearms Officer, NWEST, Red Deer ALERT and Edmonton Police Serviceās Firearms Investigation Unit. These units were able to provide expertise related to the dynamics of straw purchasing and trafficking.
Three suspects were identified and targeted in the ongoing investigation.Ā On Feb. 12, search warrants were conducted at residences in both Red Deer and Blackfalds.Ā Because there were two different locations, and given the nature of the searches, Blackfalds, Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Ponoka General Investigation Section Units and Red Deer Crime Reduction Team all provided assistance.Ā The RCMP Police Dog Services and Emergency Response Team were also on hand to ensure police and public safety.
Three adults were taken into custody. During the execution of the search warrant, a loaded Glock .22 pistol was located with the three adults.Ā 10 firearms and ammunition were seized from the residences.Ā Some of the firearms were loaded, and had serial numbers tampered with. Continuing investigation led the RCMP to determine other firearms were purchased. The Blackfalds RCMP anticipate seizing two more pistols from a Calgary business.
David Jason Masyk (39), Jason Paul Lafferty (48) and Jennifer Lynn McCagherty (29) were all charged criminally on Feb. 13 related to firearms / firearms trafficking offences.
Lafferty is facing 25 charges, including four counts of firearms possession contrary to prohibition order. Masyk is facing 10 charges, including three counts of Weapons Trafficking and four counts of Weapons possession for the purpose of trafficking and McCagherty is facing 19 charges, including 10 counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Judicial Interim Release hearings were held.Ā Lafferty did not speak to bail and was remanded into custody until Feb. 17, 2021. Masyk and McCagherty were both released and are set to appear in Red Deer Provincial court on March 17, 2021.
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