Edmonton Police

30 Jan

Weapons Scare Triggers Lockdown at West Edmonton Mall, Shoppers Ordered to Shelter as Police Sweep Complex

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EDMONTON ( Rajeev Sharma): A reported weapons complaint triggered a sudden lockdown at West Edmonton Mall on Wednesday afternoon (January 29, 2026), forcing shoppers and employees to barricade inside stores and restaurants while heavily armed police conducted a security sweep of the massive complex. Edmonton police rushed to the scene after receiving reports that a person may have been in possession of a weapon inside the mall. Authorities immediately activated emergency protocols, ordering the public to shelter in place as officers moved through corridors and common areas to locate the suspect and assess the threat.Witnesses described a tense atmosphere as…

07 Nov

Edmonton Police Officer Faces Four Criminal Charges Following ASIRT Investigation

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma):An Edmonton Police Service officer has been charged with multiple offences following an investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) into allegations of sexual assault while on duty. According to ASIRT, the investigation began on September 8, 2023, after the agency was directed to examine a complaint involving an Edmonton police officer. Evidence collected during the inquiry led investigators to believe that a criminal offence may have occurred. As required under Alberta’s Police Act, the completed investigation was referred to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) to determine whether the evidence met the threshold for prosecution.…