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Frozen finds

In the week before Christmas 2007 RCMP detachments south of Edmonton found themselves dealing with a trio of hypothermia victims within a three-day span. Lorne Allan McKenzie, Shane Michael Applegarth and Matthew Goodrunning were discovered frozen or near death » full details »

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Shooting outside karaoke bar

Officers were called to the Frat Niteclub and Grill, 10220 103 Street, at about 3:00 a.m. December 29th, 2007 after reports of gunfire came in.

Police found a 27-year-old man who had been shot four times – including once in the hip and groin. He was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in serious but stable condition.

The windows and door of the club were boarded up ...

... as police forensics members combed the scene and cordoned off a short stretch of 103rd Street north of 102nd Avenue, across from the Bay department store.

A police spokesman said the victim had left the bar and was shot several minutes later.

“Early indications are that the 27-year-old had been inside the nightclub earlier that night. The shots were fired while the victim was outside the club at the end of the evening."

“Any gang or drug connection is not known at this time,” the spokesman added. “But it is believed that the victim and suspects are known to each other.”

Police believe it was a targetted attack. They also received an earlier tip that someone was seen inside the bar displaying a handgun but it wasn't known if that person was connected to the shooting.

"At this point, it appears the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle." A small red car, described by some as a 2008 Dodge Calibre, was believed to be connected to the shooting.

"Our officers do have some information on the vehicle and the investigation is ongoing," the spokesman said.

The night manager of the nearby Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant told Global Edmonton the Frat nightclub attracts a young and varied crowd.

"A lot of times I'm here on Friday nights about one o'clock. They start picking up at twelve-thirty – one o'clock time-frame. A lot of people park in the parking lot beside us, a lot of younger people, a lot of different races going in there," Curtis Liddicoat told Global.

"It's not a very reputable place in my opinion," the manager told the Edmonton Sun.

"When I let staff out, I usually take a look around to see what's going on," he said. "I'm nervous for my staff and I walk them out. I ask if they're going to be OK, (and) if they're waiting for someone, I'll wait with them."

Liddicoat said that at around 1:00 a.m. people are often lined up to get into the Frat club, smoking on the sidewalk or parked nearby.

According to a Frat club employee, identifying himself only as Shawn, the 300-capacity club caters to a variety of customers in the 20-to-35 age bracket, offering hip-hop, Latin and Top 40 music.

Shawn pointed out the shooting took place not inside the downstairs bar but on the sidewalk and down the street from the club.

"We've been open for a year and a half and haven't had any problems," he said. "The club's been very safe."

The Frat uses the Barlink identification-tracking system. "Everyone's scanned, ID'd and we also do pat-downs, just to make sure no one's bringing in alcohol or knives or anything like that," Shawn said.

Police indicated to the Sun the Barlink tool may be part of their investigation of the shooting.

Investigators also inspected what appeared to be bullet strikes in the walls and doors of neighbouring businesses.

Police were hoping the injured man would be able to shed light on the identity of his attackers once he recovered.

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POLICE LINE: DO NOT CROSS

Mounties hunt hooded hood

The Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP Detachment appealed to the public for information relating to a bank robbery that occured December 10th, 2007 at a CIBC outlet in Spruce Grove.

At 2:47 p.m. a lone male entered the bank wearing a white hoodie with a sequined design on the front left chest and mud splattered on the back.

The 6-foot tall man wore a black balaclava to hide his face and sported a green canvas bag and a gun. After demanding cash from a teller ($2900 – which was put in the green camo back pack) the suspect fled on foot out of the bank.

Those with information about the robbery were asked to contact Spruce Grove RCMP at 962-2289, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipsubmit.com - a secure tip submission web site.

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Wanted: Jaideep Singh Gill

Police issued an appeal to locate a known gang associate they think was allegedly involved in a recent drive-by shooting and a firebombing in Mill Woods.

Jaideep Singh Gill, 19, was described as a “person of interest but not necessarily a suspect” in one of two recent drive-by incidents, said Edmonton Police Gang Unit Sgt. Kevin Brezinski.

Media were aware of two drive-by shootings on December 15th & 16th, 2007 – one along Grand Meadow Crescent and the other near 22A Street and 38 Avenue.

To avoid jeopardising ongoing investigations, police didn't confirm which incident Gill was implicated in but did say Gill was an associate of a criminal network operating within the Metropolitan Edmonton area.

Gill was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to comply with a sentence or disposition.

A larger image of Gill can be seen here.

Those with information about Jaideep Singh Gill were asked to contact Edmonton police Gang Unit Hotline at 414-4264, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipsubmit.com - a secure tip submission web site.

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Public alert: Christal Lena Deines

Edmonton police alerted the public of a violent offender just released from prison.

Christal Lena Deines, 26, also known as Crystal, recently completed a six-year-sentence for manslaughter at the Edmonton Institution for Women.

Authorities felt Deines posed a risk of significant harm to the community, especially if she is abuses substances. In addition to manslaughter, her criminal history included convictions for robbery, assault and uttering death threats.

Deines was described as 5-feet 5-inches tall, 145 lbs with brown hair and green eyes.

A larger image of Deines can be seen here.

Crystal Lena Deines pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the murder of 32-year-old Cindy Lee Paulson.

Paulson was stabbed several times during a north-end drinking party at an apartment at 7004 149 Avenue on July 26th, 2001. The woman was rushed to hospital but died two hours later from her wounds. Deines, then 19, was originally charged with second-degree murder, possession of a weapon and assault.

Paulson had worked as a dental assistant in Edmonton for about five years and was the city's ninth homicide victim of 2001.

While Deines was serving her sentence she made Canadian prison history by marrying another female inmate. The same-sex marriage took place in January 2007 and the relationship was so stormy that 14 out of 15 guards soon asked to be transferred off the maximum security block where the two women were housed in separate cells.

Deines' spouse remains in prison serving the remainder of her sentence.

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Wanted: Calvin Stanley Ballantyne

After serving two years for aggravated assault, 25-year-old Calvin Stanley Ballantyne was released and told to report to the Stan Daniels Healing Centre. On December 9th, 2007 he signed out of the facility saying he had some shopping to do at West Edmonton Mall. He instead went shopping for a new unknown address.

Born August 8th, 1982 Ballantyne was described as a native male, 5-feet 7-inches tall, 140 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos on his upper left arm and torso as well as a history of violence.

A larger image of Ballantyne can be seen here.

Those with information about Calvin Stanley Ballantyne were asked to contact Edmonton police at 423-4567, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipsubmit.com - a secure tip submission web site.

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Wanted: Verne Bruce Johnson

A 33-year-old man with at least 29 criminal convictions dating back to 1991 was placed by police on their wanted list after he failed to return to his half-way house.

Verne Bruce Johnson, serving a two year sentence for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and possession for the purpose of trafficking, was released on day parole from Drumheller Institution on December 3rd, 2007 but only made it to his half-way house for three days.

Johnson, born July 4th, 1974 was described as a caucasian male, 5-feet 10-inches tall, 185 lbs with blonde hair and blue eyes. He has numerous tattoos on his eyebrow, neck, mid-back, both arms and right calf.

A larger image of Johnson can be seen here.

Canada-wide warrants for Johnson were issued for apprehension and suspension of parole, and a provincial warrant was issued for being unlawfully at large. There were indication Johnson may be hiding out in the Red Deer area.

Those with information about Verne Bruce Johnson were asked to contact Edmonton police at 423-4567, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipsubmit.com - a secure tip submission web site.

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Wanted: Tristin Handley Kaiser

24-year-old Tristin Handley Kaiser signed out of the Stan Daniels Healing Center on December 17th, 2007 and has never returned. With at least 27 criminal convictions under his belt – some including violence – police are anxious to locate the man.

Born September 21st, 1983 Kaiser was described as a caucasian male standing 5-feet 8-inches, 170 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. He has a scar on his face and tattoos on his right forearm and left upper arm.

A larger image of Kaiser can be seen here.

Kaiser was serving a sentence of 2-years 11-months at the Drumheller Institution for theft, two counts of possession of property obtained by a crime, possession of break-in instruments and possession for the purpose of trafficking. He was on statutory release under a condition to stay at the Stan Daniels Healing Center.

The man had earlier fled the facility on his birthday, almost two months before his latest breach.

Those with information about Tristin Handley Kaiser were asked to contact Edmonton police at 423-4567, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipsubmit.com - a secure tip submission web site.

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Wanted: Kelly Wayne Lemke aka Kelly Wayne Nattress

Police announced they were looking for 27-year-old Kelly Wayne Lemke who also uses the surname Nattress. A Canada-wide warrant for Lemke has been issued for his parole violation.

Lemke was serving a 2-year 11-month sentence at the medium-security Bowden Institution for robbery, possession of a weapon and disguised while committing an offence. He was released on parole to live in a half-way house in Edmonton. On July 27th, 2007 he fled the half way-house and never returned.

Lemke was described as a white male, 6-feet tall, 175 lbs with blue eyes and blonde hair. He wears glasses and has pierced ears. He has tattoos on his left forearm of a scorpion and Roman numerals, on his left tricep tattoos of Greek symbols, and on his right shoulder a figure of a panther.

The fugitive has family and friends in the Edmonton area and a larger image of Lemke can be seen here.

Those with information about Kelly Wayne Lemke (aka Kelly Wayne Nattress) were asked to contact Edmonton police at 423-4567, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipsubmit.com - a secure tip submission web site.

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Wanted: Michael Lorne Lenheiser

20-year-old Michael Lorne Lenheiser was listed as wanted by police for 12 outstanding warrants which include a charge of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Born March 24th, 1987 Lenheiser was described as caucasian, 5-feet 11-inches tall, 181 lbs with brown eyes and close-cropped brown hair. He has a piercing in his left ear.

A larger image of Lenheiser can be seen here.

Those with information about Michael Lorne Lenheiser were asked to contact Edmonton police at 423-4567, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipsubmit.com - a secure tip submission web site.

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Missing: Wyona Hobart

Police alerted the public that on December 28th, 2007 a senior with a history of depression was last seen at a doctor's appointment and was considered missing.

72-year-old Wyona Hobart was last seen at University of Alberta Hospital. She was described as 5-feet 10-inches with a thin build, dyed brown hair and wearing glasses » full details »

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deadmonton 2007 - december crime report