Police ask for help locating two wanted men
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to locate two men wanted in connection with unrelated domestic offences.
Gerald Russell FROMMELT, 33, is wanted on warrants and is charged with two counts of assault with a weapon and three counts of failing to comply with a court order.
At approximately 5 a.m., on Sunday, July 15, 2018, a man entered a yard of a residence located in the community of Erin Woods. It is alleged that the man hid in the yard until two people emerged from the home, at which point both victims, a man and a woman, were assaulted with a bat.
The victims were treated for non-life threatening injuries and the man fled the scene.
FROMMELT is described as Indigenous, 6’2” tall, with a heavier build, brown eyes and black hair.
Gary Scott MURPHY, 47, is another man wanted on warrants in connection with a different domestic incident. He is charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, one count of uttering threats, and one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
At approximately 9 p.m., on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, a domestic incident occurred at a residence in the community of Penbrook Meadows. It is believed that during this incident, a man fired a weapon into the rear window of a parked vehicle that had two women inside.
No one was injured in the incident and the man fled the scene.
MURPHY is described as Caucasian, 5’10” tall, with a slim build, green eyes and brown hair.
Who to call
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of either man is asked to contact police by calling the non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be left anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers using either of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
Domestic violence is a very real problem in our community and it crosses all neighbourhoods, age groups, ethnicities, religions and economic statuses.
Calgarians experiencing abuse or violence in an intimate or family relationship are encouraged to reach out for help before it gets worse. There are countless agencies ready to offer support that can be contacted simply by calling 211, or the Connect Family & Sexual Abuse Network at either 1-877-237-5888 (for sexual abuse) or 403-234-7233 (for domestic abuse).
Victims of domestic violence can also contact the Calgary Police Service anytime by calling the non-emergency line at 403-266-1234, or 9-1-1 if in immediate danger.
Case #18316415/4284 (for FROMMELT)
Case #18344370/4786 (for MURPHY)