News releases from RCMP and other agencies
- RCMP Red Deer City seeks Cody Feil on Canada-wide warrant
- Fatal Sylvan Lake collision
- Man charged with second degree murder in homicide of 2006 missing person Robin Douglas Goodwin
- Missing Red Deer City man located
- LRPS: Lethbridge teacher charged with sexual assault of two boys
- LRPS: Lethbridge man charged with sexual assaults of minors
- CBSA: Southern Alberta border crossing highlights
RCMP Red Deer City seeks Cody Feil on Canada-wide warrant
Red Deer City RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Cody Feil of Red Deer, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Feil has been unlawfully at large since December 13, 2013. He is believed to be criminally active in the Red Deer and Blackfalds areas.
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Anyone with information that may assist the police in locating Cody Feil 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.
Fatal Sylvan Lake collision
At approximately 8:00 am on January 23rd, 2014, Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 20 between Asplund and Rainy Creek Road.
On police arrival, a Ford Ranger and a GMC Yukon were located, both with extensive damage. The driver and passenger of the GMC Yukon were extracted from the vehicle with the assistance of the Bentley Fire Department. Both were transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Unfortunately, the driver and lone occupant of the Ford Ranger died at the scene as a result of the collision.
A witness to the collision advised police that the Ford Ranger was noted to appear to lose control moments prior to the collision. The roadway was slippery at the time of the collision.
Red Deer Collision Analysts are assisting with the investigation.
Alcohol is not a factor.
The name of the deceased is not being released as this time.
Man charged with second degree murder in homicide of 2006 missing person Robin Douglas Goodwin
As a result of seven years investigation, Edmonton RCMP Major Crimes Unit and the Historical Homicide Unit investigators have arrested and charged, Michael Jay Hook, 51-year-old of the Edmonton area, with the murder Robin Douglas (Doug) Goodwin. Michael Hook was arrested without incident on January 22 and has been remanded in custody to appear in Vegreville Provincial Court on January 27, 2014.
Mr. Goodwin had been reported missing on January 17, 2007 to the Edmonton Police Service. He was last seen alive at his place of employment, a mining business in Nisku, Alberta on September 22, 2006. On November 2, 2007, human remains were discovered near Hilliard, Alberta and in June, 2008, DNA analysis confirmed the remains were that of Doug Goodwin. Goodwin's death was ruled a homicide and the RCMP Major Crimes Unit continued the homicide investigation.
Stacey Talbot, Officer in Charge of RCMP Edmonton Major Crimes Unit commented, "Although these types of investigations present various challenges and sometimes require several years to bring the matter before the courts, the perseverance of the investigative team has led to the charges being laid."
Robin Douglas Goodwin's sister, Mary Matchett, would like to share the following statement:
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged a 37-year-old Lethbridge man in connection with the sexual assault of two boys.
Earlier this month police received a report that a nine-year-old boy had been sexually assaulted by a 37-year-old male. An investigation by members of the Criminal Investigation Section subsequently determined the male sexually assaulted the boy during the summer of 2013.
Through further investigation a second victim was identified. In that case the male first met the boy in 2005. The boy was nine-years-old at the time. Between June 2008 and July 2012 the male sexually assaulted the youth on multiple occasions.
On January 23 police arrested the 37-year-old man without incident.
Jamey Byran Kristian, 37, of Lethbridge, is charged with two counts each of sexual assault, sexual interference, sexual exploitation and one count of invitation to sexual touching.
At approximately 8:00 am on January 23rd, 2014, Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 20 between Asplund and Rainy Creek Road.
On police arrival, a Ford Ranger and a GMC Yukon were located, both with extensive damage. The driver and passenger of the GMC Yukon were extracted from the vehicle with the assistance of the Bentley Fire Department. Both were transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Unfortunately, the driver and lone occupant of the Ford Ranger died at the scene as a result of the collision.
A witness to the collision advised police that the Ford Ranger was noted to appear to lose control moments prior to the collision. The roadway was slippery at the time of the collision.
Red Deer Collision Analysts are assisting with the investigation.
Alcohol is not a factor.
The name of the deceased is not being released as this time.
As a result of seven years investigation, Edmonton RCMP Major Crimes Unit and the Historical Homicide Unit investigators have arrested and charged, Michael Jay Hook, 51-year-old of the Edmonton area, with the murder Robin Douglas (Doug) Goodwin. Michael Hook was arrested without incident on January 22 and has been remanded in custody to appear in Vegreville Provincial Court on January 27, 2014.
Mr. Goodwin had been reported missing on January 17, 2007 to the Edmonton Police Service. He was last seen alive at his place of employment, a mining business in Nisku, Alberta on September 22, 2006. On November 2, 2007, human remains were discovered near Hilliard, Alberta and in June, 2008, DNA analysis confirmed the remains were that of Doug Goodwin. Goodwin's death was ruled a homicide and the RCMP Major Crimes Unit continued the homicide investigation.
Stacey Talbot, Officer in Charge of RCMP Edmonton Major Crimes Unit commented, "Although these types of investigations present various challenges and sometimes require several years to bring the matter before the courts, the perseverance of the investigative team has led to the charges being laid."
Robin Douglas Goodwin's sister, Mary Matchett, would like to share the following statement:
"Given this matter is now before the Courts, we would appreciate the media respect our wish not to be contacted at this time. Our family is very grateful for the RCMP's perseverance during this investigation over the past several years. These have been very difficult times for our family and we are very relieved that the person responsible for Robin's murder will finally be held accountable. Sadly our parents are not here today to see Michael Hook's arrest. We miss Robin every day and he would have been 53 years old next month."Lethbridge teacher charged with sexual assault of two boys
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged a 37-year-old Lethbridge man in connection with the sexual assault of two boys.
Earlier this month police received a report that a nine-year-old boy had been sexually assaulted by a 37-year-old male. An investigation by members of the Criminal Investigation Section subsequently determined the male sexually assaulted the boy during the summer of 2013.
Through further investigation a second victim was identified. In that case the male first met the boy in 2005. The boy was nine-years-old at the time. Between June 2008 and July 2012 the male sexually assaulted the youth on multiple occasions.
On January 23 police arrested the 37-year-old man without incident.
Jamey Byran Kristian, 37, of Lethbridge, is charged with two counts each of sexual assault, sexual interference, sexual exploitation and one count of invitation to sexual touching.
Kristian appeared in court this morning and has been remanded in custody until Jan. 27.
Investigation in the matter is ongoing.
Editor's note: Global News is reporting the man is/was a teacher at Raymond school and their story included further details including a photograph of the suspect. Click here for "Lethbridge police charge teacher with sexual assault of two boys"
Lethbridge man charged with incest and sexual assaults of minors
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged a 51-year-old Lethbridge man in connection with the sexual assault of his nine-year-old daughter and her nine-year-old and seven-year-old female friends.
An investigation by members of the Criminal Investigation Section determined the man sexually assaulted his nine-year-old daughter on multiple occasions between June 2012 and January 2014 as well as two of her friends, a seven-year-old girl and nine-year-old girl, during the summer of 2013.
The man was arrested January 22 without incident and is remanded in custody.
The 51-year-old male, who cannot be identified in order to protect his daughter’s identity, is charged with three counts of invitation to sexual touching and one count each of sexual assault, incest and sexual interference.
He is scheduled to appear in court on January 31.
RCMP Red Deer City investigates Armed Robbery
On January 23, 2014 at approximately 7:15 pm, a male suspect entered the Gaetz Avenue Liquor World, located at 3417 50 Avenue in Red Deer, carrying a handgun, and demanded cash from the clerks. The male was wearing a black balaclava, black hoodie and black pants. He left with an undisclosed amount of cash, and his method of transportation and direction of travel are unknown.
RCMP responded with the assistance of the Police Dog Service but the suspect was not located. An image taken from the surveillance footage is attached.
The male suspect is described as:
If you have information that will assist the RCMP in identifying the suspect responsible for this robbery you are asked to call the Red Deer City RCMP at 403.343.5575, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477.
Missing Red Deer City man located
Red Deer City RCMP would like to thank the many members of the public who called in with information regarding 28 year old Lincoln Capel, who was reported missing earlier this month. Capel has been located.
Southern Alberta border crossing highlights
Lethbridge man charged with incest and sexual assaults of minors
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged a 51-year-old Lethbridge man in connection with the sexual assault of his nine-year-old daughter and her nine-year-old and seven-year-old female friends.
An investigation by members of the Criminal Investigation Section determined the man sexually assaulted his nine-year-old daughter on multiple occasions between June 2012 and January 2014 as well as two of her friends, a seven-year-old girl and nine-year-old girl, during the summer of 2013.
The man was arrested January 22 without incident and is remanded in custody.
The 51-year-old male, who cannot be identified in order to protect his daughter’s identity, is charged with three counts of invitation to sexual touching and one count each of sexual assault, incest and sexual interference.
He is scheduled to appear in court on January 31.
RCMP Red Deer City investigates Armed Robbery
On January 23, 2014 at approximately 7:15 pm, a male suspect entered the Gaetz Avenue Liquor World, located at 3417 50 Avenue in Red Deer, carrying a handgun, and demanded cash from the clerks. The male was wearing a black balaclava, black hoodie and black pants. He left with an undisclosed amount of cash, and his method of transportation and direction of travel are unknown.
RCMP responded with the assistance of the Police Dog Service but the suspect was not located. An image taken from the surveillance footage is attached.
- Caucasian
- 6'-6'1" tall
- 210-220 lbs
If you have information that will assist the RCMP in identifying the suspect responsible for this robbery you are asked to call the Red Deer City RCMP at 403.343.5575, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477.
Missing Red Deer City man located
Red Deer City RCMP would like to thank the many members of the public who called in with information regarding 28 year old Lincoln Capel, who was reported missing earlier this month. Capel has been located.
Southern Alberta border crossing highlights
Coutts Border Crossing
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Criminal Investigations Unit has laid four charges following a firearm seizure at the Coutts port of entry.
On January 20, 2014, CBSA officers examined a vehicle and seized a concealed .45 caliber pistol loaded with 10 rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. The CBSA also seized a second magazine with 10 rounds. The CBSA arrested John Wendel Warner, 44, of Eagle Mountain, Utah who is now facing four charges under the Customs Act and the Criminal Code. His next court appearance is in Lethbridge Provincial Court on March 4, 2014.At Coutts, the largest border crossing in Alberta, there were more than 38,940 travellers in 14,300 vehicles and 10,100 commercial trucks. CBSA officers issued 159 work permits, six study permits, and granted permanent residency status to 388 people. They also denied entry to 65 foreign nationals for various reasons, including criminality.
There were 23 seizures at the port of Coutts in December, which resulted in more than $9,000 in penalties to travellers. The most significant case involved a $20,000 quarter horse that was declared at $1,500. Officers found evidence revealing the horse’s true value and, when asked about the discrepancy, the importer did not dispute the $18,500 difference. CBSA officers issued a $5,000 penalty against the importer. She would only have paid $925 had she properly declared the horse.
On December 1, an importer told CBSA she undervalued a vehicle based on the seller’s advice. She provided a false bill of sale in the amount of $8,100 for the $10,000 vehicle. She was issued a $500 penalty. Had she been truthful, she would have only paid $95 in goods and services tax (GST).
On December 2, a bus carrying 46 passengers failed to stop at the port. CBSA officers alerted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) who intercepted the bus in Milk River and escorted it back to the port. The bus was processed and the company was issued a $7,250 penalty for failing to stop and report.
On December 9, CBSA officers recovered a motorcycle that had been reported as stolen in the United States. The American resident told officers he planned to ride his motorcycle while visiting Alberta. Suspecting the man might be trying to import the motorcycle, officers did background checks and found out the man had previously reported it stolen. The man admitted to officers he had received an insurance claim for his supposed loss. He was arrested and turned over to RCMP.
On December 13, a commercial driver delivering trailers to Alberta was refused entry when officers discovered a conviction for human smuggling and drug trafficking. He returned to the United States.
On December 15, CBSA officers detained the passport of a returning Canadian under the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistant Act for failing to pay child support or alimony.
On December 20, two Calgary residents were returning from retrieving parcels in Montana and declared $30 in goods. Officers suspected possible undervaluation and during an exam they found more than $2,300 in electronics. They issued a $580 penalty to the two individuals, who would have only paid $115 in GST had they properly declared their purchases.
Later that day, officers revoked a traveller’s NEXUS card for failing to declare more than $500 in goods.
On December 31, officers at Coutts ended the year with a significant arrest. Officers were suspicious of a Texas man’s purpose for travelling to Canada and through interview and investigation, they discovered the man was coming to Canada to lure a minor and take her back to the United States with him. The man was arrested and turned over to the RCMP, which charged him with invitation to sexual touching. The case is currently before the courts.
Carway border crossing
At Carway, the second largest border crossing in Alberta, the CBSA processed more than 7,800 travellers, 4,000 vehicles and 129 trucks in December. CBSA officers issued 20 work permits, five study permits, and granted permanent residency status to 392 people. They also denied entry to 13 foreign nationals for various reasons, including criminality.
On December 9, a 41-year-old commercial driver was scheduled to deliver goods in Alberta, but was refused entry for previous drug trafficking conviction. He returned to the United States.
On December 9, a 57-year-old man from New Mexico was seeking to work in Alberta. He did not have a work permit and was also criminally inadmissible for failure to appear for an unresolved court matter. He returned to the United States.
On December 10, a bull rider claiming to be from Idaho was seeking entry to compete in Canada, but had no valid ID to prove his citizenship and had no funds to support his visit to Canada. He was refused entry.
On December 11, officers intercepted two individuals working without authorization. The first told officers he was coming to visit but then admitted he had been hired by a retail outlet in Alberta. The second was seeking to apply for a work permit as a labourer, but officers discovered he was already working for the company illegally. Both were refused entry into Canada.
Del Bonita border crossing
On January 20, 2014, CBSA officers examined a vehicle and seized a concealed .45 caliber pistol loaded with 10 rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. The CBSA also seized a second magazine with 10 rounds. The CBSA arrested John Wendel Warner, 44, of Eagle Mountain, Utah who is now facing four charges under the Customs Act and the Criminal Code. His next court appearance is in Lethbridge Provincial Court on March 4, 2014.At Coutts, the largest border crossing in Alberta, there were more than 38,940 travellers in 14,300 vehicles and 10,100 commercial trucks. CBSA officers issued 159 work permits, six study permits, and granted permanent residency status to 388 people. They also denied entry to 65 foreign nationals for various reasons, including criminality.
There were 23 seizures at the port of Coutts in December, which resulted in more than $9,000 in penalties to travellers. The most significant case involved a $20,000 quarter horse that was declared at $1,500. Officers found evidence revealing the horse’s true value and, when asked about the discrepancy, the importer did not dispute the $18,500 difference. CBSA officers issued a $5,000 penalty against the importer. She would only have paid $925 had she properly declared the horse.
On December 1, an importer told CBSA she undervalued a vehicle based on the seller’s advice. She provided a false bill of sale in the amount of $8,100 for the $10,000 vehicle. She was issued a $500 penalty. Had she been truthful, she would have only paid $95 in goods and services tax (GST).
On December 2, a bus carrying 46 passengers failed to stop at the port. CBSA officers alerted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) who intercepted the bus in Milk River and escorted it back to the port. The bus was processed and the company was issued a $7,250 penalty for failing to stop and report.
On December 9, CBSA officers recovered a motorcycle that had been reported as stolen in the United States. The American resident told officers he planned to ride his motorcycle while visiting Alberta. Suspecting the man might be trying to import the motorcycle, officers did background checks and found out the man had previously reported it stolen. The man admitted to officers he had received an insurance claim for his supposed loss. He was arrested and turned over to RCMP.
On December 13, a commercial driver delivering trailers to Alberta was refused entry when officers discovered a conviction for human smuggling and drug trafficking. He returned to the United States.
On December 15, CBSA officers detained the passport of a returning Canadian under the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistant Act for failing to pay child support or alimony.
On December 20, two Calgary residents were returning from retrieving parcels in Montana and declared $30 in goods. Officers suspected possible undervaluation and during an exam they found more than $2,300 in electronics. They issued a $580 penalty to the two individuals, who would have only paid $115 in GST had they properly declared their purchases.
Later that day, officers revoked a traveller’s NEXUS card for failing to declare more than $500 in goods.
On December 31, officers at Coutts ended the year with a significant arrest. Officers were suspicious of a Texas man’s purpose for travelling to Canada and through interview and investigation, they discovered the man was coming to Canada to lure a minor and take her back to the United States with him. The man was arrested and turned over to the RCMP, which charged him with invitation to sexual touching. The case is currently before the courts.
Carway border crossing
At Carway, the second largest border crossing in Alberta, the CBSA processed more than 7,800 travellers, 4,000 vehicles and 129 trucks in December. CBSA officers issued 20 work permits, five study permits, and granted permanent residency status to 392 people. They also denied entry to 13 foreign nationals for various reasons, including criminality.
On December 9, a 41-year-old commercial driver was scheduled to deliver goods in Alberta, but was refused entry for previous drug trafficking conviction. He returned to the United States.
On December 9, a 57-year-old man from New Mexico was seeking to work in Alberta. He did not have a work permit and was also criminally inadmissible for failure to appear for an unresolved court matter. He returned to the United States.
On December 10, a bull rider claiming to be from Idaho was seeking entry to compete in Canada, but had no valid ID to prove his citizenship and had no funds to support his visit to Canada. He was refused entry.
On December 11, officers intercepted two individuals working without authorization. The first told officers he was coming to visit but then admitted he had been hired by a retail outlet in Alberta. The second was seeking to apply for a work permit as a labourer, but officers discovered he was already working for the company illegally. Both were refused entry into Canada.
Del Bonita border crossing
On December 7, officers seized $2,800 in undeclared auto parts from travellers. They were issued a $140 penalty, equivalent to the GST they attempted to evade.
On December 25, CBSA officers refused entry to a 56-year-old Montana man for a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction received in summer 2013. He returned to the United States.
Wild Horse border crossing
On December 13, a 31-year-old Montana man travelling to Medicine Hat was refused entry for numerous convictions, including DUI and domestic assault. He was refused entry into Canada.
On December 23, a 46-year-old man was coming to spend Christmas with his girlfriend in Alberta; however, background checks revealed two DUIs and a burglary conviction. He returned to the United States.
Screening travellers is one of the ways in which the CBSA safeguards the country’s borders. Officers at ports of entry in Alberta work to determine the admissibility of individuals, investigate suspicious declarations and identify drivers under the influence of alcohol. Through advanced information and questioning, they prevent inadmissible people and contraband such as prohibited weapons, child pornography and illegal drugs from entering the country, helping to protect all Canadians.
If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Toll-Free Line at 1-888-502-9060. For information on the CBSA, please call the Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.
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