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CTV News
16 hours ago
- CTV News
EPS officer charged with assault after man had nose broken during arrest: ASIRT
Update: Const. Alexander Doduk was found not guilty in June 2025. An Edmonton Police Service officer has been charged with assault after an investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT). ASIRT was directed on Nov. 26, 2019, after the EPS officer allegedly used a baton during an arrest, resulting in a broken nose. As a result of the investigation, ASIRT found that there were reasonable grounds to believe that a crime had been committed, and forwarded the investigation to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS). After being advised by ACPS that the evidence met the standards for prosecution, ASIRT's executive director, Michael Ewenson, determined that the officer should be charged. On Wednesday, Const. Alexander Doduk was charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. He is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 11. ASIRT is directed to investigate police matters that include serious injury or death to any person, as well as allegations of police misconduct.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jacksonville's ACPS launches ‘Kitty Hall', a purrfect opportunity to foster kittens
The City of Jacksonville's Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) hosts 'Kitty Hall', a foster event where participants can foster kittens. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The event will be at James Weldon Johnson Park on Friday, June 13, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. 'If you've ever wanted an easy, adorable way to support your city shelter, now's your chance', said ACPS. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] 'These kittens need a temporary place to crash for a week or two until they're old enough to be adopted. Fostering comes with extra perks—fosters can choose to adopt their kitten if they fall in love, and the shelter will take care of all the vet care before sending them home.' [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Allegany County Public Schools dismissing early due to potential flooding
ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. () — With severe thunderstorms expected to hit the DMV, Allegany County Public Schools (ACPS) announced that students will be dismissed early on Friday, May 30. The district said all schools will be dismissed three hours early because of potential flooding. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a moderate flood watch will go into effect at 4 p.m. across the county and remain in place throughout the day. Man injured in shooting near Waterfront Metro Station in DC NWS noted that a round of thunderstorms will bring heavy bands of rain throughout the afternoon and evening. As the storm system moves, about one to two inches of rain could fall each hour. During this time, flash floods are possible and may result in flooding for rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying areas. , strong winds and heavy rainfall surged across Allegany County, leaving roads flooded and homes damaged. The storm caused severe flooding in the downtown Westernport area and left the Westernport fire station drenched in pools of water. First responders also rescued dozens of students and neighbors during the flash floods. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
22-05-2025
- CBC
Police search for Alberta woman wrongfully released from a jail on fake papers
An Alberta woman is on the lam after Crown prosecutors say she was wrongfully released from an Edmonton area jail last month with allegedly fake release papers. Mackenzie Dawn Hardy, 24, is charged with several offences, including possession of stolen property, impaired driving, flight from police and driving without insurance or registration. She was arrested in March by Red Deer RCMP. The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service confirmed Wednesday that Hardy was released from custody after staff at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre, about 40 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, were shown documents saying her charges were stayed. They later learned those papers were fake. "As soon as ACPS became aware, we responded by seeking a warrant for her arrest. The ACPS has also referred the alleged use of fraudulent documents to the RCMP for investigation," said service spokesperson Michelle Davio in an email. "The ACPS takes this matter very seriously and steps have been taken by all parties to ensure this cannot happen in the future." In an interview, RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said Hardy was released in late April and police were notified days later. He said an Alberta-wide warrant has been issued for Hardy's arrest and efforts are being made to extend it Canada-wide. Asked why the public wasn't alerted to her release, he said she doesn't pose a risk to public safety. "She doesn't have a record that would demonstrate a risk to the public other than the fact that she has warrants for arrest," he said. 'Not going to catch me' A woman who identifies herself as Hardy has posted videos on the social media platform TikTok, where she taunts law enforcement and denies the papers being fake. "So, the government's f---d and I'm an escaped inmate right now," the woman says in one video. "They are not going to catch me because I'm one step ahead of them — too fast for those piggies to come after me." In another video, she said her boyfriend was given one year to live after being diagnosed with cancer and that her release was a "gift from God." "I was set free right when he needed me the most," she said. Hundreds of social media users left comments on the videos encouraging her to turn herself in. "I'm not running away from justice — I'm running toward life before it slips away," she said. Savinkoff said Hardy's arrest is inevitable and that she might not be doing herself any favours with her social media content. "I have no doubt that the posts that she's making would certainly be presented to the courts," he said.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Arrest warrant issued for Alberta woman released from jail with fake documents
Mackenzie Dawn Hardy can be seen in a video posted to TikTok after she was released from the Fort Saskatchewan Correction Centre as a result of fraudulent reports. (TikTok) An Alberta woman is on the lam after Crown prosecutors say she was wrongfully released from an Edmonton area jail last month with allegedly fake release papers. Mackenzie Dawn Hardy, 24, is charged with several offences, including possession of stolen property, impaired driving, flight from police and driving without insurance or registration. She was arrested in March by Red Deer RCMP. The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service confirmed Wednesday that Hardy was released from custody after staff at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre, northeast of Edmonton, were shown documents saying her charges were stayed. They later learned those papers were fake. 'As soon as ACPS became aware, we responded by seeking a warrant for her arrest. The ACPS has also referred the alleged use of fraudulent documents to the RCMP for investigation,' said service spokeswoman Michelle Davio in an email. 'The ACPS takes this matter very seriously and steps have been taken by all parties to ensure this cannot happen in the future.' In an interview, RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said Hardy was released in late April and police were notified days later. He said an Alberta-wide warrant has been issued for Hardy's arrest and efforts are being made to extend it Canada-wide. Asked why the public wasn't alerted to her release, he said she doesn't pose a risk to public safety. 'She doesn't have a record that would demonstrate a risk to the public other than the fact that she has warrants for arrest,' he said. A woman identifying herself as Hardy has posted videos on the social media platform TikTok, where she taunts law enforcement and denies the papers were fake. 'So, the government's f---ed and I'm an escaped inmate right now,' the woman says in one video. 'They are not going to catch me because I'm one step ahead of them — too fast for those piggies to come after me.' In another video, she said her boyfriend was given one year to live after being diagnosed with cancer and that her release was a 'gift from God.' 'I was set free right when he needed me the most,' she said. Hundreds of social media users left comments on the videos encouraging her to turn herself in. 'I'm not running away from justice — I'm running towards life before it slips away,' she said. Savinkoff said Hardy's arrest is inevitable and that she might not be doing herself any favours with her social media content. 'I have no doubt that the posts that she's making would certainly be presented to the courts,' he said. 'It's not very intelligent to behave like this ... It's actually quite self-destructive.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 21, 2025. Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press
