Policing in Alberta to January 13, 2014

RCMP press releases

• Pincher Creek RCMP media summary for the week of January 6-12, 2014
• Grande Prairie RCMP looking for cement mixture load owner after collision
• RCMP Red Deer City investigates overnight break-in at Burger King
• RCMP Red Deer City investigates Armed Robbery at The Bay
• Youth charged with First Degree Murder in death of Jacob Soosay of Maskwacis

Pincher Creek RCMP media summary for the week of January 6-12, 2014


The following is an overview of the nature of the complaints that the Pincher Creek Detachment received for the week of January 6-12, 2014. Note that the summary indicates what was reported to the police and may not have been substantiated.

Total calls for service - 40
Sexual assault - 1
Domestic assault - 1
Break and Enter (residential) - 1
Mischief (vandalism) - 2
Impaired Driving - 1
Driving complaints (general) - 1
MV Collisions - 7
Suspicious occurrences (general) - 1
Assistance to General Public (general) - 3
Assistance to other agencies - 3
False Alarms - 1
911 calls (invalid) - 3
Animal calls - 3
Municipal Bylaws (barking dogs / noise / OHV) - 0
Prisoners held - 4

Grande Prairie RCMP looking for cement mixture load owner after collision

RCMP are hoping the driver of a vehicle that lost part of its load will come forward after another vehicle collided with a bag of cement mixture over the weekend.

On Saturday, January 11, 2014 at approximately 10 a.m. a one ton pick-up truck towing a trailer collided with a bag of unmixed cement that was in the north bound driving lane of Highway 40 just south Sexsmith, AB. The truck sustained significant damage as a result of the collision. Police believe that the bag of cement mix was not intentionally placed on the roadway. It most likely fell off another vehicle that was transporting it. The cement mix was in a black bag with red strapping. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the collision.

RCMP are hoping that the person hauling this material will come forward and self identify.  Alternatively, if someone recognizes this bag or have any information about who might have been hauling it around the time of the collision to please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5701.

RCMP Red Deer City investigates Armed Robbery at The Bay

At approximately 5:45 pm on January 10, 2014, Red Deer City RCMP responded to a 911 call regarding an armed robbery that had just occurred at The Bay, located at 4900 Molly Bannister Drive in Red Deer, Alberta.

A Caucasian female entered The Bay, took several sweaters to the women's washroom, placed the sweaters in her purse and then attempted to leave the store. As the female exited, she was approached by The Bay’s loss prevention officers, who were then intercepted by two males who had apparently been waiting for the female in a running black Acura SUV. One of the males threatened the first loss prevention officer with a knife, while the second male attempted to physically assault the second loss prevention officer. The two males and the female then got into the Acura and fled the scene.

Female armed robbery suspect

Suspect 1, female, is described as:

• Approximately 5'7” tall
• Blonde hair
• Approximate age late 20s
• wearing a pink jacket, light black sweater and carrying a large white purse

Suspect 2, male, is described as:

• Approximately 6'2” tall
• Wearing a black jacket 

Suspect 3, male, is described as:

• Caucasian
• Approximately 5'10” tall
• Medium build
• Wearing a white and black jacket

Youth charged with First Degree Murder in death of Jacob Soosay of Maskwacis

An autopsy was conducted on January 10, 2014 at the Office Medical Examiners in Edmonton. It was determined that Jacob Soosay, 20-year-old, from the Samson Cree Nation, in Maskwacis (formerly known as Hobbema), was fatally shot. This is believed to be a gang related incident. A 16 year old male youth, from the Samson Cree Nation has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder and other related charges.

The youth has been remanded in custody. His first court appearance was made in Edmonton Youth Court this morning, January 13, 2014 at 9:30 am and his next court appearance has been set for January 15, 2014 in the Wetaskiwin Provincial Youth Court.

Anyone with information that may assist the police is asked to call Red Deer City RCMP at 403.343.5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

RCMP Red Deer City investigates overnight break-in at Burger King

At approximately 7:00 am on January 13, 2014, Red Deer City RCMP responded to a complaint of a break-in at the Burger King restaurant located at 7142 50 Avenue in Red Deer, Alberta. The break-in was discovered shortly after 6:30 am by an employee coming in to work; police believe the break-in occurred in the early morning hours of January 13.

The suspect(s) attempted to gain entry through the North doors before successfully gaining entry through the rear door of the restaurant. Once inside, the suspect(s) damaged a large safe during an unsuccessful attempt to open it.

Anyone with information that may assist the police is asked to call Red Deer City RCMP at 403.343.5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.