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14 hours ago
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Regina police report decrease in crimes against people, property in May
WATCH: Crime statistics, pension policy, and contact interviews were some topics discussed at Thursday's Police Board of Commissioners meeting. Regina Police Board of Commissioners met Thursday morning and reported a decrease in certain crimes in the city throughout the month of May. According to a report from the meeting, crimes against people and property saw an overall decrease of 15 per cent in May. Regina police said assaults were down 24 per cent, robberies dropped 10 per cent and breaking and entering saw a 33 per cent decline in May. Overdose concerns However, over the past few weeks Regina police have partnered up with the Saskatchewan Health Authority reacting to a local increase in overdoses throughout the first half of June. That included 54 in one week. 'There might be a drug that's in the community right now that has increased toxicity over what we are regularly seeing, based on the number of calls for assistance that we are receiving,' Acting Chief of Police Lorilee Davies said. 'So, we work with Sask. health just to put out an alert so that people in the community understand what's happening in real time and then can make maybe safer choices in terms of their usage of those narcotics so that we aren't having more overdoses,' Davies said. An overdose alert was issued for Regina on June 12 and was scheduled to last until June 19.
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29-05-2025
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Regina police reclassify 1996 ‘accidental' death as homicide, suspect deceased
Muriel Roxanne Demorest, 22, died on April 21, 1996 in Regina. Her death, long considered accidental, was recently reclassified as a homicide. (Courtesy: Regina Police Service) The Regina Police Service's (RPS) cold case unit says a 1996 death in an alley in central Regina is now considered a homicide – after being deemed 'accidental' for the past 29 years. On April 21, 1996, a 22-year-old woman, Muriel Roxanne Demorest, was found dead in an alley on the 1200 block of King Street. Police determined she was fatally injured while changing a tire on a vehicle. Over the years, the police service says it has received new statements – leading investigators to review the file. On March 27, 2025, RPS and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service deemed Demorest's death a homicide. With those findings, the service said it had 'reasonable and probable grounds' to believe a suspect intentionally caused Demorest's death. However, the suspect cannot be charged with murder due to his own recent death. According to the service, his identity will not be disclosed as he is unable to be formally charged. With the revelation, the investigation has officially concluded after 29 years. 'The unwavering dedication of our investigators reflects our commitment to accountability and building trust with the community we serve,' acting RPS Chief Lorilee Davies said in the update. 'We want the public to know that we will never stop pursuing answers.'
