Police charge two in kidnapping incident, ongoing search for additional suspect

We have charged two men in relation to a kidnapping incident that occurred earlier this month. Police are also looking for the public’s help to locate a third man, who is currently wanted on warrants, and believed to be involved in the incident.

On Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, we were made aware of a woman who was allegedly being held against her will at a residence located in southeast Calgary.

Our officers subsequently launched an investigation and in the early morning hours on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, members of our Tactical Unit executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 2000 block of 37 Street S.E.

At the time, our officers located the victim along with two men who were believed to be responsible for holding her against her will.

As a result of the search the following items were seized:

·         A sawed-off rifle

·         A stolen motorcycle parked in the driveway of the residence

·         Numerous cell phones

·         Approximately 607 grams of Fentanyl with a street value of $60,700

·         Approximately 360 grams of methamphetamine with a street value of $7,200

·         Approximately 850 millilitres of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) with a street value of $4,250

The kidnapping is believed to be a targeted incident and believed to be drug-related.

As a result of the investigation, two men were arrested and charged.

Joseph Richard Frederick SARAZEN, 45, of Calgary, is charged with:

·         Overcoming resistance to commission of offence

·         Forcible confinement

·         Assault

·         Theft under $5,000

·         Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking

He will next appear in court on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

Jordan Barry TAYLOR, 36, of Calgary, is charged with:

·         Overcoming resistance to commission of offence

·         Forcible confinement

·         Assault

·         Theft under $5,000

·         Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking

·         Possession of a prohibited firearm

·         Possession of a firearm in breach of court order

·         Unsafe storage of a firearm

He will next appear in court on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.

Police are also looking for a third man who is believed to be involved in the kidnapping.

Dmetri Tyrone CAPPO, 33, of Calgary, is wanted on several warrants including:

·         Forcible confinement

·         Theft under $5,000

·         Possession for the purpose of trafficking

·         Breach of court order

CAPPO is described as approximately 6” tall, approximately 280 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident, or the whereabouts of CAPPO, is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips

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