Medicine Hat… Four Medicine Hat men have been charged with a variety of child sexual exploitation offences following a series of arrests by ALERT’s . ICE’s investigation stems from the suspects’ alleged involvement in online . The arrests took place between May 12 and 14, 2020, with the help of Medicine Hat Police Service. “Sadly,… Read more »
News Release Archives > May 2020
Posted: May 21, 2020
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Grande Prairie Man Arrested for Firearms Trafficking
Grande Prairie… ALERT has seized four firearms during the arrest of a Grande Prairie man, who was allegedly involved in trafficking restricted handguns. ALERT Grande Prairie’s arrested Allan Salud on May 14, 2020. The 50-year-old man was allegedly selling restricted handguns to the criminal market, and involved in a process known as straw purchasing. Straw… Read more »
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Posted: May 14, 2020
Airdrie Man Arrested for Firearms Straw Purchasing
Calgary… An ALERT investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old Airdrie man for firearms straw purchasing. ALERT Calgary’s alleges that Brady Fisher lawfully acquired multiple , which were then distributed to the criminal market. Fisher was arrested on May 12, 2020, with the assistance of Airdrie RCMP and the Calgary Police Service. Fisher purchased seven restricted… Read more »
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Posted: May 13, 2020
Child Luring Suspect Arrested in Wainwright
Edmonton… Following a joint investigation between ALERT’s and Wainwright RCMP, a 30-year-old man has been charged with multiple instances of online child luring. Jesse Keller was arrested on May 6, 2020, at his home in Wainwright, Alta. He was charged with: child luring; sexual assault; extortion; invitation to sexual touching; making sexually explicit material available… Read more »
Posted: May 12, 2020
Strathmore Arrest Turns Up Drugs, Guns
Calgary… A joint investigation by ALERT and Strathmore RCMP has led to three arrests and the seizure of drugs and firearms. On April 28, 2020, two homes and multiple vehicles were searched to conclude a short-term drug trafficking investigation. ALERT’s Calgary worked with Strathmore RCMP on the investigation, along with Calgary Police providing assistance. “Organized… Read more »
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Posted: May 7, 2020
Loaded Handgun Seized During Medicine Hat Drug Arrest
Medicine Hat… ALERT seized a loaded handgun during the arrest of a suspected drug dealer. In addition to the firearm, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized. The drug seizure took place on May 1, 2020, in Bassano, Alta. ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team conducted a planned vehicle stop on a group suspected of supplying drugs… Read more »
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Posted: May 6, 2020
Firearms, Drugs Seized in Fort Macleod
Lethbridge… Methamphetamine, cocaine and suspected carfentanil were seized from a suspected drug dealer in Fort Macleod. ALERT conducted the investigation in partnership with Fort Macleod RCMP. On April 29, 2020, ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team concluded a short-term drug trafficking investigation by executing a search warrant at a home in Fort Macleod. Alberta Sheriffs’ Safer Communities… Read more »
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Posted: May 4, 2020
ALERT Makes Medicine Hat's Largest Meth Seizure
Medicine Hat… Following a four-month investigation, ALERT has seized 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamine in Medicine Hat. The seizure is believed to be the city’s largest. ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team concluded its investigation on April 28, 2020, with the help of Medicine Hat Police Service, Calgary Police Service, and the RCMP. Two suspects have been… Read more »
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Posted: May 1, 2020
Property Crime on the Rise
People with drug addictions often resort to stealing property in order to fuel their habits. But the commander of ALERT’s organized crime team in Medicine Hat says they are more brazen in their thefts than ever before. Staff Sgt. Kelsey Fraser has been a police officer for 22 years. He said that there is an… Read more »
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