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Posted: November 30, 2020

Feature: Connecting the Dots

When it comes to ALERT, Insp. Jason Walper has seen both sides of the coin. And each side shines as bright as the other. Over his policing career, Walper has served two stints with the ALERT organized crime team based in Lethbridge: first as an investigator from April 2012 to October 2013, then as team… Read more »

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Posted: November 24, 2020

Cocaine Seized in Search of Rural Residence Near Calgary

Calgary… More than $145,000 worth of cocaine was seized after ALERT searched a rural residence in Rocky View County. One person was arrested. ALERT Calgary’s conducted the search warrant on November 18, 2020, with the help of Calgary Police Service and Airdrie RCMP. The suspect in the investigation was believed to be involved in regional… Read more »

Posted: November 18, 2020

Prolific Offender Implicated in High-End Vehicle Fraud

Calgary… ALERT Calgary’s Auto Crimes unit has recovered two high-end vehicles, and have issued a warrant for a prolific vehicle fraud suspect. Philip Mackay is accused of fraudulently purchasing high-end, luxury vehicles from multiple car dealerships. ALERT’s investigation spanned multiple provinces and worked alongside British Columbia’s Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT), Moose Jaw… Read more »

Posted: November 10, 2020

Edmonton Couple Charged in Human Trafficking Investigation

Edmonton… An Edmonton couple is facing charges after an investigation by ALERT’s Human Trafficking unit. Ross Pickering, 51, and Anita Pickering, 55, were arrested on November 3, 2020. ALERT’s Human Trafficking unit alleges that the couple were procuring women, including youths, for sex in the Edmonton area. ALERT is encouraging victims to come forward and… Read more »

Posted: November 03, 2020

Auto Crimes Unit Stops Calgary Car Fraud

Calgary… ALERT’s Auto Crimes Unit has arrested a 39-year-old man for attempting to fraudulently purchase a vehicle from a Calgary auto dealership. The suspect was allegedly attempting to purchase a $45,000 luxury vehicle using forged identity documents. The dealership became suspicious of the transaction and contacted police, who arrested the suspect on October 26, 2020…. Read more »

Posted: October 30, 2020

Firearms and Stolen Property Recovered During Coaldale Arrest

Medicine Hat… ALERT has seized several firearms and an array of stolen property following the arrest of a Coaldale, Alta., man. ALERT’s Southeast Alberta Property Crime Unit seized six firearms in total, including two sawed-off shotguns, two rifles, and two homemade zip guns. Investigators also seized numerous firearms parts and ammunition from the suspect’s Coaldale… Read more »

Posted: October 30, 2020

Brooks Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Exploitation Offences

Edmonton… In February 2019, ALERT reported the arrest of Eric Manysiak, a 25-year-old man from Brooks, Alta., who was charged with several child pornography and sexual assault offences after ALERT’s executed a search warrant at a residence. Manysiak was believed to be involved with multiple youth organizations over the years and, as such, ALERT made… Read more »

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Posted: October 14, 2020

Four Arrested in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray… Four people were arrested after ALERT intercepted a drug shipment destined for Fort McMurray. Approximately $75,000 worth of drugs were seized. ALERT Fort McMurray’s made the drug seizure on October 8, 2020, with help from Wood Buffalo RCMP’s Integrated Traffic Unit. Most of the drugs were seized from a vehicle travelling into Fort… Read more »

Posted: October 07, 2020

Taber Group Accused of Selling Firearms, Stolen Vehicles

Medicine Hat… More than $200,000 worth of stolen property and 63 firearms have been recovered after an ALERT investigation in southeast Alberta. ALERT’s Southeast Alberta Property Crime Unit partnered with Taber Police Service, Taber RCMP, and Medicine Hat Police Service on the investigation, which culminated with search warrants being executed on September 10, 2020. “ALERT… Read more »