Meghan Grant

CBC Calgary crime reporter

Meghan Grant is a justice affairs reporter. She has been covering courts, crime and stories of police accountability in southern Alberta for more than a decade. Send Meghan a story tip at meghan.grant@cbc.ca.

Latest from Meghan Grant

8-year sentence for woman who joined in torture killing of former friend

One of the people involved in the torture death of a woman who hung from a garage rafter for 12 hours was sentenced Friday in Calgary.

Crown to seek dangerous offender designation for man who raped 90-year-old

Prosecutors will seek a dangerous offender designation for a Calgary man who raped a 90-year-old woman in her assisted living apartment, court heard Friday.

As prison ends for Calgary rapist, court tries to manage 'high risk' to community

Two weeks after his 12-year prison sentence expired for the rape and kidnapping of a Calgary teenager, Corey Manyshots was placed on 23 court-ordered conditions, including electronic monitoring, designed to protect the community — a rare step taken only for the most high-risk offenders. 

Organized crime money launderer says he did not try to flee Canada, warrants vacated

A Calgary man who was wanted on warrants after he was suspected of attempting to flee the country ahead of his sentencing hearing for money laundering called the situation a “serious misunderstanding.” 

Calgary man who fatally stabbed woman as she walked to work guilty of 1st-degree murder

The man who fatally stabbed a 30-year-old woman in downtown Calgary as she walked to work has been convicted of first-degree murder, despite his lawyers arguing for a verdict of not criminally responsible. 

Warrants issued for organized crime money launderer who may have tried to flee Canada

A Calgary man awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to laundering money for organized crime may have tried to flee the country. Warrants have been issued for his arrest.

Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld resigns with 2 years left on contract

Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld has resigned despite having two years left on his contract, the Calgary Police Commission confirmed in a statement late Friday afternoon.

Calgary teen admits to murdering 16-year-old over Instagram feud and expensive hoodie

A Calgary teen admitted to murdering a 16-year-old boy in Forest Lawn last summer over an internet feud and an expensive sweatshirt. 

Calgary not the 'Wild West': Judge denounces gun violence as he jails killer for 8 years

A Calgary judge had a strong message for drug dealers who “engage in shootouts” on city streets as he handed an eight-year sentence to a man who fatally shot his dealer boss. 

Canmore man who shot at police with a 3D-printed gun gets 7½ years in prison

A Canmore man who shot at police and was then struck in the face by the officer’s return fire has been handed a prison sentence of seven years and six months.