Project Gaslight Arrests; Extortion Charges; Public Appeal for Missing Person Mark Johnson
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Project Gaslight Arrests; Extortion Charges; Public Appeal for Missing Person Mark Johnson

E16 • Jul 29, 2024 • 7 mins

Brian Livingston opens the episode with a welcome and introduction. He then dives into the details of Project Gaslight, including recent arrests, executed search warrants, and information about the individuals involved. The episode features statements from Acting Inspector David Paton and Superintendent Adam MacIntosh, providing insights into the operation. Brian also covers an extortion incident, sharing the charges filed and making a public appeal for information on the missing person, Mark Johnson. The episode concludes with contact information for tips and reporting.

Key Points

  • Edmonton Police Service detectives have arrested six suspects and issued Canada-wide warrants for a seventh in the ongoing extortion series known as Project Gaslight, which has targeted South Asian business owners in the Edmonton area.
  • The seven accused individuals are facing a total of fifty-four charges, including extortion, arson, and assault with a weapon, with the investigation being one of the largest in the history of the Edmonton Police Service.
  • Edmonton Police Service is also seeking public assistance in locating thirty-one-year-old Mark Johnson, who was last seen on July 25, 2024, near Jasper Avenue and 109 Street.
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