By Kelsey Andersen
Calgary police are on the search for a self-proclaimed white supremacist, Kyle Robert McKee, 24, and a teenager, 17, in suspicion of leaving explosives and devices outside an apartment unit, that were later detonated in a parking lot near by.
There are warrants out for the arrest of McKee and the 17-year-old male that cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. They are wanted on charges of attempted murder; possessing, making or controlling explosives; and possessing a weapon or an imitation for a dangerous purpose.
Calgary officials say that McKee has relations to a white supremacist group in Calgary, but they also believe that this was not a hate crime.
Staff Sgt. Keith Cain said Monday, “It’s not really a concern who they’re linked too,” then later on goes onto saying “Anyone using a bomb is a serious concern for us and obviously we want to locate these persons and get them under arrest, or in a custody, as soon as possible.”
Police responded to gunshots were heard Saturday morning in the block of 5300 on Rundlehorn Drive N.E.
A ground floor resident of the apartment building heard a noise outside and found two home made bombs, Cain said. The man then threw the devices into the parking lot where they exploded.
“If he hasn’t had thrown it away, he could have been injured inside, but if he has picked it up three or four seconds later, he could have been killed or injured throwing it away,” duty Insp. Frank Reuser said Saturday. “So it’s one of those situation where you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t.”
In the parking lot, a vehicle was damaged but no one was hurt.
This article is very eye-opening. It shows that Calgary has many other kind of gangs that aren't drug related but race. It shows that ideologies of the early 1900's are still being practiced. This article didn't have an author, but it comes from a trustworthy source (CBC).
With love, LAST BLOG.
Anonymous (November 23, 2009), Neo-Nazi sought for attempted murder in bomb attack, CBC News, retrieved November 27, 2009 from http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/11/23/calgary-explosives-apartment-rundlehorn-mckee.html
Friday, November 27, 2009
By Megan Eichhorn
On November 19, 2009, Calgary Herald’s Jason Van Rassel reported that local gangster Roland Chin was denied release from prison because they parole board was not convinced his claims were legitimate. Chin says he is not a gang member but rather is friends with some of them through his brother, who died in a gang-related shooting. Chin claims he wants to get an education and a job. He is also paranoid and says he is scared for his life. He does “heat checks” and wears a bulletproof vest.
This article briefly quoted a parole board member. Chin was quoted heavily throughout the article, which emphasized his struggle and paranoia of gang conflict. This is the first article I have come across that seems to sympathize with an alleged gang member. It is very focused on Chin’s feelings about the situation, how it has affected him and what he wants to do about it. Van Rassel doesn’t speak ill of the police force, but he doesn’t do much in giving evidence that supports them either.
I would be surprised to find anymore articles that sympathize with an alleged gang member. I assume that most media reports will follow the previous trend of supporting and praising the work of the police in decreasing gang activity, thus increasing public safety.
Van Rassel, J. (2009, November 19). Calgary gangster feared for safety outside jail. Calgary Herald. Retrieved November 23, 2009, from http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Calgary+gangster+feared+safety+outside+jail/2237412/story.html
On November 19, 2009, Calgary Herald’s Jason Van Rassel reported that local gangster Roland Chin was denied release from prison because they parole board was not convinced his claims were legitimate. Chin says he is not a gang member but rather is friends with some of them through his brother, who died in a gang-related shooting. Chin claims he wants to get an education and a job. He is also paranoid and says he is scared for his life. He does “heat checks” and wears a bulletproof vest.
This article briefly quoted a parole board member. Chin was quoted heavily throughout the article, which emphasized his struggle and paranoia of gang conflict. This is the first article I have come across that seems to sympathize with an alleged gang member. It is very focused on Chin’s feelings about the situation, how it has affected him and what he wants to do about it. Van Rassel doesn’t speak ill of the police force, but he doesn’t do much in giving evidence that supports them either.
I would be surprised to find anymore articles that sympathize with an alleged gang member. I assume that most media reports will follow the previous trend of supporting and praising the work of the police in decreasing gang activity, thus increasing public safety.
Van Rassel, J. (2009, November 19). Calgary gangster feared for safety outside jail. Calgary Herald. Retrieved November 23, 2009, from http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Calgary+gangster+feared+safety+outside+jail/2237412/story.html
By James Wilt
On November 18th, 2009 the Calgary Herald published an article titled ‘Calgary police fear spread of poppy-based street drug’. The report was authored by Richard Cuthbertson, who has also written recent articles on crime-related topics including the ongoing trial of Jackie Tran, and the November 11th incident in which the Calgary Police shot a man in the north-east of the city.
Within ‘Calgary police fear spread of poppy-based street drug’, Cuthbertson extensively detailed the growing problem of ‘doda’ (the street name of the poppy-based drug) in Calgary. More specifically, Cuthbertson described how the drug is produced, the physical effects of it, the predominant users, the past police response, the quantitative results of a recent bust, and the police action plan for the future.
To accompany the facts, Cuthbertson utilized quotes from a MLA in the Calgary-McCall riding, a staff sergeant from the Calgary drug unit, the founder of Drug Awareness Foundation Calgary, and a director with Radio Sursangam in Calgary. Cuthbertson also mentioned on several occasions that gang-related activity in regards to ‘doda’ will increase as the drug grows more popular. The mentioned staff sergeant was quoted as stating that “Once you start getting into money, organized crime becomes involved and if organized crime becomes involved, there will always be that potential for violence”, giving additional support to the claim.
From an analytical perspective, Richard Cuthbertson excellently authored the report. He maintained an extremely fact-based, objective approach and presented the information in a clear, concise method.
An uninformed reader regarding the issue (such as myself) could easily gain an understanding of it from reading the 873 word article, which is a definite accomplishment for Cuthbertson. The fact that he included four completely distinct personalities (from a politician to a radio director) in the story contributed significantly to the objectivity and well-roundedness of the report. Although I can typically find some sort of fault in the stories I utilize for my analytical blogs, Cuthbertson’s article emerged completely unscathed.
To conclude, it can be determined that Richard Cuthbertson authored a great article in which he managed to preserve impartiality and authenticity while presenting a compelling, relevant report.
Cuthbertson, R. (2009, November 18). Calgary police fear spread of poppy-based street drug [Electronic version]. Calgary Herald.
On November 18th, 2009 the Calgary Herald published an article titled ‘Calgary police fear spread of poppy-based street drug’. The report was authored by Richard Cuthbertson, who has also written recent articles on crime-related topics including the ongoing trial of Jackie Tran, and the November 11th incident in which the Calgary Police shot a man in the north-east of the city.
Within ‘Calgary police fear spread of poppy-based street drug’, Cuthbertson extensively detailed the growing problem of ‘doda’ (the street name of the poppy-based drug) in Calgary. More specifically, Cuthbertson described how the drug is produced, the physical effects of it, the predominant users, the past police response, the quantitative results of a recent bust, and the police action plan for the future.
To accompany the facts, Cuthbertson utilized quotes from a MLA in the Calgary-McCall riding, a staff sergeant from the Calgary drug unit, the founder of Drug Awareness Foundation Calgary, and a director with Radio Sursangam in Calgary. Cuthbertson also mentioned on several occasions that gang-related activity in regards to ‘doda’ will increase as the drug grows more popular. The mentioned staff sergeant was quoted as stating that “Once you start getting into money, organized crime becomes involved and if organized crime becomes involved, there will always be that potential for violence”, giving additional support to the claim.
From an analytical perspective, Richard Cuthbertson excellently authored the report. He maintained an extremely fact-based, objective approach and presented the information in a clear, concise method.
An uninformed reader regarding the issue (such as myself) could easily gain an understanding of it from reading the 873 word article, which is a definite accomplishment for Cuthbertson. The fact that he included four completely distinct personalities (from a politician to a radio director) in the story contributed significantly to the objectivity and well-roundedness of the report. Although I can typically find some sort of fault in the stories I utilize for my analytical blogs, Cuthbertson’s article emerged completely unscathed.
To conclude, it can be determined that Richard Cuthbertson authored a great article in which he managed to preserve impartiality and authenticity while presenting a compelling, relevant report.
Cuthbertson, R. (2009, November 18). Calgary police fear spread of poppy-based street drug [Electronic version]. Calgary Herald.
Gangster Feels Unsafe in Freedom
By Nicolle Amyotte
Jason Van Rassel’s article from November 19 pertaining to Calgary gang member, Roland Chin, illustrates a side of gang warfare that is not often considered, the quality of life that gangsters have after serving time in jail. The article almost invokes sympathy for the criminal in the sense that it gives personal details about his life and encourages the reader to look at the world from his perspective.
A conversation back and forth between Chin and a parole board official is also mentioned, including the quote, “I just want to preserve my life”. Chin speaks of wearing a bulletproof vest and doing maneuvers while driving to test whether or not he is being followed.
Adversely, the article suggests that Chin’s decision to return to Calgary after imprisonment shows a lack of change in the individual. He has not distanced himself greatly enough from his previous gang activity, and therefore the parole board does not feel he should be released.
This article was probably published to inform from both sides of the issue. I feel that it performs this function quite effectively.
Reference:
Van Rassel, J. (19 November 2009) Calgary gang member feared for safety outside jail. The Calgary Herald. Retrieved November 26, 2009 from http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Calgary+gangster+feared+safety+outside+jail/2237412/story.html
Jason Van Rassel’s article from November 19 pertaining to Calgary gang member, Roland Chin, illustrates a side of gang warfare that is not often considered, the quality of life that gangsters have after serving time in jail. The article almost invokes sympathy for the criminal in the sense that it gives personal details about his life and encourages the reader to look at the world from his perspective.
A conversation back and forth between Chin and a parole board official is also mentioned, including the quote, “I just want to preserve my life”. Chin speaks of wearing a bulletproof vest and doing maneuvers while driving to test whether or not he is being followed.
Adversely, the article suggests that Chin’s decision to return to Calgary after imprisonment shows a lack of change in the individual. He has not distanced himself greatly enough from his previous gang activity, and therefore the parole board does not feel he should be released.
This article was probably published to inform from both sides of the issue. I feel that it performs this function quite effectively.
Reference:
Van Rassel, J. (19 November 2009) Calgary gang member feared for safety outside jail. The Calgary Herald. Retrieved November 26, 2009 from http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Calgary+gangster+feared+safety+outside+jail/2237412/story.html
Thursday, November 19, 2009
By Kelsey Andersen
Canada Border Services has deported two criminals. One of the criminals is known to be involved in a high-profile lethal case between rival gangs in Calgary.
Sunwoong Youn, also known as Jason Youn was deported to Korea last month. Mauricio Orellana, said to be an active gang member in Medicine Hat was also deported to his native homeland, El Salvador, this month. Both of these deportations were because of serious criminality, and permanently banned from returning, Canada Border Service Agency spokeswoman Lisa White said.
“These removals send a clear message the CBSA is committed to removing those who break our laws and endanger the safety and security of Canadians,” she added.
Police Chief Rick Hanson agrees with the deportation of Youn, who he referred to as "A sufficiently high-up player" in the gang realm. Not only applauding the deportation, Hanson is also questioning why it takes long periods of time to have known criminals kicked out of Canada. “It’s taken four years,” he said.
“The question again has to be asked, ‘Is four years a reasonable amount of time?’”
Hanson states that not only do such individuals pose a huge risk just by criminal involvement, but “they have nothing to lose” given pending deportation, which only increases the risks the pose.
“The ones that should be sent back should be sent back a lot quicker than they are,” Hanson claims.
“This is a long convoluted process and the last consideration is they safety of society.”
Hanson thinks that the media has accumulated more than enough attention about deportation through the Jackie Tran case, an alleged gang member who has been fighting his deportation for years now.
“It has allowed for public debate so people can see for themselves the frustrations we see," he said. "It has allowed people to formulate their own opinions; it is not just police beating the drum."
In 2002, Younn survived a mall shooting, but a bullet ended up lodged in his spine, causing paralysis in his leg and bowel problems. During this incidence, FK member Linju Ly was said to be the driver of the car, and Michael Oduneye the gunman.
Six days later, Ly was gunned down.
Over the years, time and resources have been spent on monitoring Younn while he has been residing in the community. Younn was convicted in 2005 of weapons-related offences while Cardona had convictions of drug-relations.
I believe Nadia, once again, did a great job on getting the story out. The article does allow for an opinion to form but I believe that there is no bias set up in this story. This story is very relevant to our blog, and it’s proximity.
It raises issues that many Calgarians’ probably do not think about, and raises the awareness on this topic. It shows the dark side and the bright side of deportation, something that the public should be more aware and concerned about. This story is compelling, and I’m sure it is going to the get attention that it deserves.
N.Moharib (November 13, 2009) Two Alberta criminals deported [Electronic Version] Calgary Sun
Canada Border Services has deported two criminals. One of the criminals is known to be involved in a high-profile lethal case between rival gangs in Calgary.
Sunwoong Youn, also known as Jason Youn was deported to Korea last month. Mauricio Orellana, said to be an active gang member in Medicine Hat was also deported to his native homeland, El Salvador, this month. Both of these deportations were because of serious criminality, and permanently banned from returning, Canada Border Service Agency spokeswoman Lisa White said.
“These removals send a clear message the CBSA is committed to removing those who break our laws and endanger the safety and security of Canadians,” she added.
Police Chief Rick Hanson agrees with the deportation of Youn, who he referred to as "A sufficiently high-up player" in the gang realm. Not only applauding the deportation, Hanson is also questioning why it takes long periods of time to have known criminals kicked out of Canada. “It’s taken four years,” he said.
“The question again has to be asked, ‘Is four years a reasonable amount of time?’”
Hanson states that not only do such individuals pose a huge risk just by criminal involvement, but “they have nothing to lose” given pending deportation, which only increases the risks the pose.
“The ones that should be sent back should be sent back a lot quicker than they are,” Hanson claims.
“This is a long convoluted process and the last consideration is they safety of society.”
Hanson thinks that the media has accumulated more than enough attention about deportation through the Jackie Tran case, an alleged gang member who has been fighting his deportation for years now.
“It has allowed for public debate so people can see for themselves the frustrations we see," he said. "It has allowed people to formulate their own opinions; it is not just police beating the drum."
In 2002, Younn survived a mall shooting, but a bullet ended up lodged in his spine, causing paralysis in his leg and bowel problems. During this incidence, FK member Linju Ly was said to be the driver of the car, and Michael Oduneye the gunman.
Six days later, Ly was gunned down.
Over the years, time and resources have been spent on monitoring Younn while he has been residing in the community. Younn was convicted in 2005 of weapons-related offences while Cardona had convictions of drug-relations.
I believe Nadia, once again, did a great job on getting the story out. The article does allow for an opinion to form but I believe that there is no bias set up in this story. This story is very relevant to our blog, and it’s proximity.
It raises issues that many Calgarians’ probably do not think about, and raises the awareness on this topic. It shows the dark side and the bright side of deportation, something that the public should be more aware and concerned about. This story is compelling, and I’m sure it is going to the get attention that it deserves.
N.Moharib (November 13, 2009) Two Alberta criminals deported [Electronic Version] Calgary Sun
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