COVID-19 Crime

• Edmonton police chief calls recent rash of gun violence ‘unacceptable’

  Edmonton police have been called to several shootings in the past few days, including two in the west end which chief Dale McFee said are connected and likely involve gang activity.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2020
  
• OPP investigating after argument over face masks at Tillsonburg-area grocery store turns physical

  Officers responded to the scene at the Zehrs along Simcoe Street for a report of an assault around 8:15 a.m.

  Crime

  May 12, 2020
  
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• Crime Beat podcast: Crime, the courts and COVID-19

  In this episode of Crime Beat, Nancy Hixt turns to the experts — including police, judges and lawyers — to answer your questions about crime, the courts and COVID-19.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2020
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• 40 arrested in Vancouver commercial break-ins amid COVID-19 outbreak

  Shuttered stores along Robson Street and other areas have boarded up their windows, as a major drop in foot traffic has raised the prospect of crimes of opportunity.

  Crime

  Apr 14, 2020
• Crime drops around the world amid stringent coronavirus measures

  The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2020
• Alberta man accused of coughing in Mounties’ faces, saying he has COVID-19

  A 59-year-old Alberta man has been charged with assault after RCMP said two of their officers were intentionally coughed on by someone saying they have COVID-19. 

  Crime

  Apr 7, 2020
• Alberta man possibly exposed to COVID-19 charged after coughing in officer’s face: police

  Lethbridge police have charged a 27-year-old man after he allegedly coughed in an officer’s face in an attempt to expose him to COVID-19.

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2020