Vancouver police rescue tourist from kidnapping in Vancouver
A 26 year old South African tourist was rescued after a ransom demand prompted police to arrest three men. The man was beaten but not fatally harmed and is recovering. several suspects face multiple charges.
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Police hunt clues in string of abduction attempts
RCMP and other agencies coordinate to link at least 18 abduction attempts in the Greater Vancouver area since late summer. Investigators stress no links or suspects yet while keeping Heather Thomas disappearance separate from the ongoing inquiries.
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Edmonton police find no evidence of corruption after probes
Chief Bob Wasylyshen says three investigations by two forces found no proof of corruption in the Edmonton police service despite more than $1 million spent since 1998 on examining allegations. A new conflict of interest policy and tighter handling of documents were introduced.
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Edmonton
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Bob Wasylyshen
Wasylyshen
Canada
Vasylyshen
Psychiatrist testifies in Alberta beating case
Dr. Peter Abelseth said a 12 year old boy described as melancholy was treated with antidepressants. He noted abused children may deny abuse. The boy’s parents, in their late 30s in central Alberta, face assault with a weapon and unlawful confinement charges. The father admitted whipping the son with a belt once, claiming the boy agreed to punishment for arson.
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Prince Albert, Sask
Thuteway
Graeme Dowling
Flora Sanderson
Charlie Sanderson Jr
Naomi Ross
Charles Sanderson Sr
Red Deer
Peter Abelseth
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