Edmonton… ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) has charged an Edmonton man with child pornography offences and investigators are looking for possible victims to come forward. David McDowell was arrested on January 12, 2022 and charged with possession of child pornography. The 69-year-old man was previously a volunteer youth coordinator for an Edmonton-based medieval recreation and… Read more »
Edmonton/Calgary… Survivors of human trafficking now have new access to supports and community resources through the addition of new Safety Network Coordinators, embedded within ALERT Human Trafficking units. Safety Network Coordinators have been added to ALERT’s Human Trafficking units in Edmonton and Calgary, courtesy of a collaborative undertaking by the Safer Way Out initiative, #NotInMyCity,… Read more »
Calgary… Four homes were searched in Calgary and ALERT seized methamphetamine, cocaine, cash, and a handgun. The estimated value of the drug seizure is $365,000. On September 8, 2021, ALERT Calgary’s organized crime team and Calgary Police Service searched four homes and two vehicles, and two suspects were arrested. In total, ALERT seized: Stolen handgun… Read more »
In 2020-21, ALERT continued to adapt to the changing nature of serious and organized crime threats facing Albertans. In the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic, people from across the globe drastically altered their daily lives, routines, customs, and social behaviours. The same can be said for organized crime. Border closures, social distancing requirements, and… Read more »
Drumheller… Two people were arrested and four homes were searched as part of a joint forces investigation to disrupt fentanyl trafficking in Drumheller. ALERT Calgary’s organized crime team partnered with Drumheller RCMP on the investigation, which culminated on May 20, 2021. Four homes were searched, including three in Drumheller and one in Red Deer, with… Read more »
Edmonton… A cross-Canada investigation between ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation unit and the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) has led to charges against a St. Catharines, Ont. man, and police believe there may be additional victims. ICE alleges the suspect sexually assaulted an underage youth that he met via the internet. The victim was lured and… Read more »
Fort McMurray… Three people have been arrested following a cocaine seizure in Fort McMurray. ALERT seized 522 grams of cocaine and nearly $30,000 cash. On February 24, 2021 two homes in the Fort McMurray neighborhood of Thickwood were searched by ALERT Fort McMurray organized crime team, with help from Wood Buffalo RCMP Drug Section. ALERT… Read more »
Red Deer… A joint investigation between Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) units in Saskatchewan and Alberta has led to the arrest of a Red Deer man. The suspect was allegedly grooming and luring a young Regina girl. ALERT’s ICE unit arrested the 33-year-old Red Deer man on January 21, 2021. Jeremie Raphael Roy was identified by… Read more »
Edmonton… Thousands of pills and other illicit drugs were seized as part of an ALERT drug investigation in north Edmonton. More than $200,000 in drugs and cash was seized. ALERT Edmonton’s organized crime and gang team made the seizure on December 9, 2020. The Edmonton Police Service helped search a home in the Castle Downs… Read more »
