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Lethbridge police identify armed robbery suspect
Lethbridge police identify armed robbery suspect

CTV News

time21 hours ago

  • CTV News

Lethbridge police identify armed robbery suspect

Lethbridge police are asking for public assistance to locate Robert James Speir, wanted in connection with a June 26 armed robbery at Ace Liquor. Lethbridge police have identified the suspect in an armed robbery and asking for public assistance to help locate him. On June 27, just after 7 p.m., a man went into Ace Liquor on the 300 block of Bluefox Boulevard North, chose some liquor, approached the counter, produced a knife and demanded cash. He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured. Lethbridge resident Robert James Speir, 62, has been charged with robbery and possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-328-4444. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.

Street Machine Weekend in Lethbridge yields 286 tickets, 34 warnings, more for local police
Street Machine Weekend in Lethbridge yields 286 tickets, 34 warnings, more for local police

CTV News

time3 days ago

  • CTV News

Street Machine Weekend in Lethbridge yields 286 tickets, 34 warnings, more for local police

Lethbridge police issued 286 tickets and 34 warnings for various traffic violations during last weekend's Street Machine Weekend. Lethbridge police issued 286 tickets and 34 warnings for various traffic violations during last weekend's Street Machine Weekend. Police say the majority of tickets were related to stunting, speeding and equipment violations. Officers also issued two immediate roadside sanction cautions, removed one impaired driver, towed nine vehicles and laid one assault charge. Police say attendance for Street Machine Weekend continues to rise and is thanking the public for continuing to follow traffic laws.

Lethbridge police seek public assistance to locate 32-year-old man wanted on outstanding warrant
Lethbridge police seek public assistance to locate 32-year-old man wanted on outstanding warrant

CTV News

time3 days ago

  • CTV News

Lethbridge police seek public assistance to locate 32-year-old man wanted on outstanding warrant

Lethbridge police are asking for public help to locate Jonathan Janes, above. Lethbridge police are asking for public assistance to find a 32-year-old man. Jonathan Janes is wanted on an outstanding warrant for breaching a conditional sentence order. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-328-4444 and reference file 25054610. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.

Lethbridge girls football coach charged for allegedly using AI to make child pornography
Lethbridge girls football coach charged for allegedly using AI to make child pornography

Yahoo

time3 days ago

  • Yahoo

Lethbridge girls football coach charged for allegedly using AI to make child pornography

A junior girls football coach in Lethbridge, Alta., is facing multiple child sexual exploitation charges, including the allegation that he used artificial intelligence to make child pornography. The suspect was allegedly using AI to manipulate and sexualize images of underage girls, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) said on Friday. He has been charged with making, distributing, possessing and accessing child pornography, as well as with transmitting an intimate image without consent. ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation unit arrested the suspect on Wednesday, with help from the Lethbridge Police Service. The investigation dates back to last November, but ALERT said the suspect facing charges was only recently identified. Mike Tucker, an ALERT spokesperson, said the case is disturbing and a "completely new phenomenon" in Alberta. "I think this is probably one of the first cases in Alberta where we have seen this, especially where it's being created in Alberta. It's very rare," said Tucker. "We are seeing the emergence of artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, this is just kind of the worst-case example of how artificial intelligence is being used." ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation unit is working to identify possible victims affected by the case. The unit seized computers and other electronic devices from the suspect's home, which are being analyzed by their forensic investigators. Tucker said he hopes the athletes and parents affected by the case within Lethbridge's girls football community can find the support they need, and added it's especially important in this investigation to receive information from the public. "Anytime when you have a position of trust and/or authority like a coach, we have to be cautious and alive to the fact that maybe someone on that team was affected or has information," said Tucker. "We want to just provide reassurances that we're willing to listen and if they want to call and share that information, we're happy to hear." ALERT said the images were shared using the instant messaging app Kik Messenger. The suspect was released from custody with a variety of court-imposed conditions, including one preventing him from coaching anyone under 18 years old. He is scheduled to appear in a Lethbridge court on Aug. 8.

Lethbridge girls football coach charged for allegedly using AI to make child pornography
Lethbridge girls football coach charged for allegedly using AI to make child pornography

CBC

time3 days ago

  • CBC

Lethbridge girls football coach charged for allegedly using AI to make child pornography

A junior girls football coach in Lethbridge, Alta., is facing multiple child sexual exploitation charges, including the allegation that he used artificial intelligence to make child pornography. The suspect was allegedly using AI to manipulate and sexualize images of underage girls, the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) said on Friday. He has been charged with making, distributing, possessing and accessing child pornography, as well as with transmitting an intimate image without consent. ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation unit arrested the suspect on Wednesday, with help from the Lethbridge Police Service. The investigation dates back to last November, but ALERT said the suspect facing charges was only recently identified. Mike Tucker, an ALERT spokesperson, said the case is disturbing and a "completely new phenomenon" in Alberta. "I think this is probably one of the first cases in Alberta where we have seen this, especially where it's being created in Alberta. It's very rare," said Tucker. "We are seeing the emergence of artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, this is just kind of the worst-case example of how artificial intelligence is being used." ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation unit is working to identify possible victims affected by the case. The unit seized computers and other electronic devices from the suspect's home, which are being analyzed by their forensic investigators. Tucker said he hopes the athletes and parents affected by the case within Lethbridge's girls football community can find the support they need, and added it's especially important in this investigation to receive information from the public. "Anytime when you have a position of trust and/or authority like a coach, we have to be cautious and alive to the fact that maybe someone on that team was affected or has information," said Tucker. "We want to just provide reassurances that we're willing to listen and if they want to call and share that information, we're happy to hear." The suspect was released from custody with a variety of court-imposed conditions, including one preventing him from coaching anyone under 18 years old. He is scheduled to appear in a Lethbridge court on Aug. 8.

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