Joint Calgary Police and Alberta Sheriffs operation nets 19 arrests, 87 warrants in District 3
A two-day enforcement sweep in August focused on locating wanted fugitives and addressing public safety concerns. Officers attended 62 residences across the northwest district.
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Calgary Police and Alberta Sheriffs executed 87 outstanding warrants and arrested 19 individuals during a two-day enforcement operation in District 3.
The operation targeted wanted fugitives across the northwest district, with officers attending 62 residences after several weeks of planning. Information packages on approximately 130 individuals were prepared and reviewed before the sweep. Charges included possession of dangerous weapons, drug trafficking, personation, possession of stolen property, and possession of fake ID documents.
Units deployed included the District 3 Community Engagement Response Team (CERT), Community Resource Officers, patrol officers, and the Fugitive Apprehension Sheriff Support Team (FASST).
"Our continuing partnership with the Alberta Sheriffs allows us to improve community safety by coordinating resources to hold offenders accountable, while addressing ongoing concerns within the district," District 3 Inspector Travis Juska said in a statement.
Inspector Darren Thompson of Alberta Sheriffs FASST added: "Strong collaboration between law enforcement agencies is essential to keeping Alberta communities safe. Operations like this demonstrate what we can accomplish when the Alberta Sheriffs and our policing partners work together, share resources and use our combined expertise to locate wanted fugitives and hold offenders accountable."
What charges are the 19 arrested individuals now facing, and when will cases proceed through court?
How many of the 87 warrants related to violent offences versus property or administrative matters?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
How many warrants were executed in the District 3 operation?
Calgary Police and Alberta Sheriffs executed 87 outstanding warrants during the two-day enforcement operation in District 3.
How many people were arrested?
19 individuals were arrested during the operation.
How many residences did officers visit?
Officers attended 62 residences across the northwest district during the sweep.
What types of charges were involved?
Charges included possession of dangerous weapons, drug trafficking, personation, possession of stolen property, and possession of fake ID documents.
