Edmonton police have announced significant new developments in a major organized crime investigation, laying additional charges against nine individuals connected to the One Order Motorcycle Club. This brings the total number of people charged in the sweeping case to 13.
Massive Multi-Agency Investigation Culminates in Charges
The charges stem from an extensive, 11-month investigation led by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) in collaboration with the Alberta RCMP, ALERT, and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit BC. The probe targeted the motorcycle club's attempts to establish operations in the Edmonton area from a west-end clubhouse.
In a coordinated takedown in October, roughly 200 officers executed search warrants at 40 locations across multiple communities. These sites included west Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Ardrossan, Alberta Beach, and several in British Columbia, such as Kelowna.
Significant Seizures and Initial Arrests
The September bust resulted in substantial seizures, underscoring the scale of the alleged criminal operations. Authorities confiscated approximately $118,000 in cash, 82,000 pills, 50,000 illegal cigarettes, and over 9,000 cigars. The haul also included 6,000 rounds of ammunition and 20 firearms, several of which were loaded and had their serial numbers filed off.
Other items seized were two body armour vests, two stolen trucks, a utility trailer, a steroid pill press lab, and materials identifying a firearm supplier. In total, 19 people were initially arrested.
Following the raids, six individuals faced a total of 49 charges. They were identified as Andrew Hylton, 58; Robert Walsh, 47; Shiane Runcie, 36; Marc Kennedy, 28; Kevin Moffatt, 34; and Michael Hanson, 45.
New Charges Announced Against Six More Individuals
In the latest development announced recently, Edmonton police have pressed charges against six new individuals while adding counts against three previously charged men. The new accused now face a range of serious allegations related to the criminal organization.
Randolph Kostyshen, 34, of Edmonton, is charged with two counts of commission of an indictable offence in a criminal organization, conspiracy to commit assault, participation in activities of a criminal organization, and conspiracy to commit extortion.
Lee Lepoidvin, 54, also of Edmonton, faces two counts of possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, conspiracy to commit assault, and commission of an indictable offence in a criminal organization.
Frederic Mansell, 56, of Edmonton, is charged with conspiracy to commit extortion, participation in activities of a criminal organization, and commission of an indictable offence in a criminal organization.
Richard Pangburn, 37, of Edmonton, is facing charges of conspiracy to commit assault, commission of an indictable offence in a criminal organization, and instructing a criminal organization.
Staff Sgt. Marco Antonio of the EPS organized crime branch praised the collaborative effort in November, stating, "This investigation is a shining example of the tenacity of the EDGE Section, and what can be accomplished when multiple agencies work together." The investigation successfully disrupted the eastern Canadian group's plans to expand its roots into Alberta.
