Following a lengthy homicide investigation into the death of Cody Michaloski in October 2019, in Grande Prairie, Alta., Alberta RCMP Major Crimes executed two search warrants and an arrest warrant on May 27, 2020, in Kelowna, BC.
A 25-year-old male of Kelowna, B.C. was arrested on May 27, 2020, in Kelowna. He is charged with the first-degree murder of Cody Michaloski. His arrest was made possible with the work of the South East District, Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit – British Columbia (CFSEU-B.C.), and the assistance of South East District RCMP Emergency Response Team and the Kelowna RCMP Forensic Identification Section.
The 25-year-old male is awaiting his return to Alta. for a bail hearing into this matter before the Edmonton Provincial Courts at a date yet to be determined.
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes have also obtained an arrest warrant for a 26-year-old male, whose whereabouts are unknown, for the first-degree murder of Cody Michaloski.
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes are asking the public's assistance in locating The 25-year-old male. Please do not approach him, but contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or your local police.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store."
Further updates will be provided when additional information is available.
Background:
October 15, 2019
Grande Prairie RCMP investigate suspicious death - Update #1
The adult male victim has been identified as Cody Michaloski (28) of Grande Prairie. Michaloski's family has been notified. The Edmonton medical examiner completed an autopsy and determined the death to be a homicide.
Edmonton Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate this incident.
No further information is available at this time.
If you have any information regarding this matter, please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5700 or call your local police detachment. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com ( http://www.p3tips.com/ ) or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Background:
Oct. 13, 2019
Grande Prairie RCMP investigate suspicious death
In the early morning hours of October 13, 2019 Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a residence in an apartment building on Poplar Drive.
On arrival the RCMP discovered the body of an adult male. RCMP Major Crimes has taken carriage of the investigation. The scene is secure and there is no concern for public safety.
Next of kin notification has been completed. No further details will be released at this time. The investigation is ongoing and an update will be provided once new information becomes available.
Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5700 or call your local police detachment. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com ( http://www.p3tips.com/ ) or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.