Crime & Safety: Updates on public safety and police presence in Calgary. Tracking downtown safety initiatives, crime rates, and community-led security efforts.
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Calgary police are asking for the public’s help after an altercation in a northwest Calgary neighborhood on Friday, October 24, 2025, resulted in the death of a man in his 70s. While the precise cause of death awaits further tests, an individual has already been charged with aggravated assault
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Calgary's fight against serious crime just scored a win! On October 21, 2025, the Calgary Police Service's Gun Violence Enforcement Team (GVET) announced the arrest of 33-year-old Travin Bartley, concluding an intensive eight-month investigation that kicked off in March 2025. This isn't just another
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A tragic incident in northwest Calgary has taken a fatal turn, with a 79-year-old man now facing aggravated assault charges after an altercation that led to one man’s death. This shocking event unfolded in broad daylight, leaving many Calgarians concerned about public safety in our communities. On Tuesday, October
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Calgary’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating a suspicious death in the city’s northeast, following an incident on Tuesday morning. Around 7:30 a.m. on October 22, 2024, emergency crews responded to reports of a man in medical distress near Falconridge Drive and Falconridge Close N.E. Sadly,
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Calgary's Long-Haul Mantha Trial Spotlights Sex Trade Safety The prolonged trial of Richard Robert Mantha in Calgary continues to command attention, not just for its serious allegations but for its years of delays. Mantha, 60, faces 20 charges, including kidnapping, sexual assault with a weapon, administering a noxious
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Calgary’s skies may have quieted after the recent Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas celebrations on October 20-21, but the City of Calgary and Calgary Police Service are doubling down on warnings about unauthorized fireworks. Authorities had issued reminders leading up to these cultural festivities, urging residents to prioritize safety.
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A dangerous high-speed pursuit involving a stolen truck ripped through central Calgary communities on Monday, October 20, 2025, culminating in charges against a 28-year-old man. The incident began around 3:00 PM when Calgary Police Service officers spotted a reported stolen Ford F-150 in the downtown core. When police attempted
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Here is one that comes from the Calgary Police Service! Calgary witnessed its third pedestrian fatality in just 24 hours on Thursday, Oct. 16, when an elderly woman was struck by a car in Woodlands. At around 8:30 p.m., the victim was crossing Woodpark Boulevard S.W. at
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Here is one that comes from the Calgary Police Service! A warrant is out for Ethan Cole Louis, 28, following a disturbing sexual assault in Confederation Park on October 3, 2025. Around 8:10 p.m., a woman faced an unwanted advance and assault on a park pathway. Recognizable by
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Here is one that comes from the Calgary Police Service! On June 24, 2025, a disturbing incident unfolded at Southland Drive and Southport Road S.W., sparking a deeper conversation about hate crimes in our city. Around 2:20 p.m., a couple was attacked by a man who hurled
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Here is one that comes from the Calgary Police Service! On October 8, 2025, at 11:50 p.m., a high-speed collision at the bustling intersection of 16 Avenue and 68 Street N.E. left three people with minor injuries. A reckless Ford F-350 driver ran a red light and
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Here is one that comes from the Calgary Police Service! On August 5, 2025, a pair of thieves attempted to steal copper wire by cutting telecommunications cables near Radcliffe Drive S.E. in Calgary. This act of mischief disrupted phone, internet, and television services for about 1,200 homes and
