City employee charged with impersonating Edmonton police, sex assault

A 34-year-old man is accused of impersonating an EPS officer, breaking into a woman's home and sexually assaulting her.

An City of Edmonton employee is accused of impersonating a police officer and breaking into a woman’s home and sexually assaulting her on July 6.

Court documents show that Kyle Edmund Boozan faces two counts of impersonating police, one count of obtaining property under false pretenses as well as breaking and entering with intent, committing sexual assault.

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The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said it is investigating the use of an officer’s uniform in a criminal incident.

“Our officer had no knowledge of the incident and was not involved in any way,” said a statement from EPS. “There is no disciplinary process in this matter.”

The City of Edmonton said Boozan is not working at this time, and that his employment status will be determined based on the results of the investigation.

“All City employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally, be law-abiding and adhere to the City’s Employee Code of Conduct,” said a statement from the City. “The City of Edmonton will work with EPS should they require information relating to this arrest.”

The 34-year-old man is to appear in court on Aug. 6.