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- Pincher Creek RCMP February 3-10, 2014
- LRPS seek assistance in hit and run collision
- Wanted Man
- Man arrested for manslaughter in homicide of toddler
- Break and Enters and Vehicle Theft in Two Hills
- Pedestrian Hit and Run in Brooks
- Hit and Run driver sought
- Stolen ATM located
- 3.3 pounds of Marihuana siezed
- Strathcona County Transit Bus MVC
- Warning: Internet Romance Scams
- Truck Tailgates thefts in Airdrie City
Pincher Creek RCMP summary for the week of February 3-10, 2014
The following is an overview of the nature of the complaints that the Pincher Creek Detachment received for the week of February 3-10, 2014. Note that the summary indicates what was reported to the police and may not have been substantiated.
Total calls for service - 41
Assaults - 1
Domestic assault - 1
Mischief (vandalism) - 2
Disturbing the Peace - 2
Driving complaints (general) - 3
MV Collisions - 9
Liquor offences -2
Assistance to General Public (general) - 4
Assistance to other agencies -2
False Alarms - 2
911 calls (invalid) - 4
Animal calls - 2
Prisoners held - 3
LRPS seek assistance in hit and run collision
Lethbridge Regional Police are asking the driver and any occupants of a red car that was recorded on video surveillance near the scene of an injury hit and run collision Jan. 26 to come forward.
The occupants of the vehicle are believed to be witnesses and police would like to talk to them as part of the ongoing investigation.
On Jan. 26, 2014 at approximately 2:49 a.m. a passerby contacted police after observing an injured male lying in the northbound lanes of the Stafford Drive overpass. Upon arrival police located a 45-year-old male cyclist who was the victim of a hit and run collision. The male was initially transported to Chinook Regional Hospital with life-threatening injuries and later airlifted to Calgary Foothills Hospital. He remains in Foothills Hospital in critical condition. On Jan. 28, 2014 a 30-year-old male attended the police station and was subsequently charged with failing to stop or remain at the scene of a collision causing bodily harm. Police also seized his vehicle.
On Jan. 26, 2014 at approximately 2:49 a.m. a passerby contacted police after observing an injured male lying in the northbound lanes of the Stafford Drive overpass. Upon arrival police located a 45-year-old male cyclist who was the victim of a hit and run collision. The male was initially transported to Chinook Regional Hospital with life-threatening injuries and later airlifted to Calgary Foothills Hospital. He remains in Foothills Hospital in critical condition. On Jan. 28, 2014 a 30-year-old male attended the police station and was subsequently charged with failing to stop or remain at the scene of a collision causing bodily harm. Police also seized his vehicle.
Lac La Biche RCMP Request Public Assistance Locating Wanted Male
Lac La Biche RCMP are requesting public assistance in locating Waylon Dennis BALLANTYNE, 19 years of age from the Lac La Biche area.
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| Wanted: Waylon Dennis Ballantyne |
The warrants, 16 in total remain outstanding from Alberta Courts and include possession of a controlled substance for trafficking, dangeous driving causing bodily harm, flight from Police, failure to stop and remain at a collision, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving while suspended/unauthorized.
Police are asking the public that if they know the whereabouts of BALLANTYNE to immediately contact Police at (780) 623-4380 and not to approach him. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.
Lac La Biche is located approximately 250 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.
Break and Enters and Vehicle Theft in Two Hills
On February 8th, 2014, at approximately 5:00am, Two Hills RCMP responded to a Break and Enter at the Two Hills Liquor Store in Two Hills, Alberta.
Shortly before 4:30am a dark green 1998 GMC Sierra was stolen in the town of Two Hills by a group of 5 individuals. The vehicle was then driven to the Two Hills Liquor Store where suspects gained entry through the main door to the business. 25 bottles of liquor with a total value of approximately $900 was stolen and a significant amount of damage was caused to the building. This event closely resembles an incident 5 weeks prior at the same location.
On February 8th, 2014, at approximately 5:00am, Two Hills RCMP responded to a Break and Enter at the Two Hills Liquor Store in Two Hills, Alberta.
Shortly before 4:30am a dark green 1998 GMC Sierra was stolen in the town of Two Hills by a group of 5 individuals. The vehicle was then driven to the Two Hills Liquor Store where suspects gained entry through the main door to the business. 25 bottles of liquor with a total value of approximately $900 was stolen and a significant amount of damage was caused to the building. This event closely resembles an incident 5 weeks prior at the same location.
Less than 1 hour after the suspects fled Two Hills, a gas station was broken into in Andrew, AB, where a vehicle with the same description was again used. Suspects gained entry to the building by smashing a window in the main door, but this time stole a significant amount of cigarettes. It is not yet known if the two Break and Enters are related, but they share many similarities.
The public is encouraged to call immediately regarding any suspicious activity in their community, especially during the overnight or early morning hours. If you have any information about these crimes or other crimes, please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
The public is encouraged to call immediately regarding any suspicious activity in their community, especially during the overnight or early morning hours. If you have any information about these crimes or other crimes, please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Pedestrian Hit and Run in Brooks
The Brooks RCMP are investigating a Pedestrian Hit and Run that occurred shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7th, 2014 on 2nd Avenue East and 1 Street East. While a 18 year old male was crossing the street, he was struck by a black pick-up truck. The truck was last seen heading West on 2nd Avenue. The 18 year old male was taken to hospital, treated for minor injuries, and later released.
The Brooks RCMP are asking the public to contact the Brooks Detachment at (403) 794-4400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 with any information relating to this investigation. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or the seizure of illicit drugs, you could be eligible for a cash award.
Man arrested for manslaughter in homicide of toddler
On February 5, 2014 RCMP Edmonton Major Crimes Unit officers arrested 22-year-old, Travis NOSKIYE, of the Bigstone Cree Nation. He is charged with manslaughter in relation to the homicide of a two-and-a-half year old girl who was in the care of he and his common law wife at the time.
Police investigation has determined that NOSKYIE’s common law wife had an informal arrangement with the toddler’s biological mother to care for the child. The girl had been residing with the pair for approximately four months prior.
This arrest is as a result of a year-long investigation. On February 13, 2013 Desmarais RCMP officers were called to assist with an unresponsive child at a residence on the Bigstone Cree Nation. RCMP and Emergency Medical Services arrived and found the toddler deceased inside the residence with signs of trauma on her body. The Edmonton Medical Examiner's Office has determined that she died due to multiple injuries.
Travis NOSKIYE is set to appear in Desmarais, Alberta on February 13, 2014.
On February 5, 2014 RCMP Edmonton Major Crimes Unit officers arrested 22-year-old, Travis NOSKIYE, of the Bigstone Cree Nation. He is charged with manslaughter in relation to the homicide of a two-and-a-half year old girl who was in the care of he and his common law wife at the time.
Police investigation has determined that NOSKYIE’s common law wife had an informal arrangement with the toddler’s biological mother to care for the child. The girl had been residing with the pair for approximately four months prior.
This arrest is as a result of a year-long investigation. On February 13, 2013 Desmarais RCMP officers were called to assist with an unresponsive child at a residence on the Bigstone Cree Nation. RCMP and Emergency Medical Services arrived and found the toddler deceased inside the residence with signs of trauma on her body. The Edmonton Medical Examiner's Office has determined that she died due to multiple injuries.
Travis NOSKIYE is set to appear in Desmarais, Alberta on February 13, 2014.
Grande Prairie RCMP are asking all motorists and/or pedestrians who may have had their travel obstructed or were put at risk due to the driving behaviour of the suspect, to attend the detachment to provide a statement.
Police are specifically asking the female driver of a compact SUV who advised she was hit by the suspect to attend the detachment to provide a statement or contact the detachment by phone at 780-830-5700.
A 24 year old male is in Grande Prairie police custody after a motor vehicle pursuit which occurred yesterday in Grande Prairie, having begun with a simple vehicle stop in Valleyview.
At approximately 12:38 p.m. on February 6, 2014, Valleyview RCMP initiated a roadside traffic stop on main street in Valleyview with a dark coloured truck. Upon returning to his vehicle to complete routine checks, the male driver fled the scene, driving onto the sidewalk and into pedestrian traffic before colliding with the sidewalk and causing significant damage to one of the vehicle tires. Police did not pursue the driver, however a short time later the vehicle was located west of Valleyview. At the scene, two males advised police that the male driver had stolen their truck after threatening them with a weapon.
At approximately 4:02 p.m. the male driver was again located in the second stolen vehicle, travelling southbound on highway 2, near Clairmont. Police initiated lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the male driver. A pursuit ensued and continued throughout areas of Clairmont and the north and west side of Grande Prairie at speeds in excess of 140 kms. The pursuit was terminated near the Grande Prairie Mall, after it was determined by police that the danger to the public had become too great.
Shortly after, the vehicle was located in the Walmart parking lot. Police located the male driver inside Walmart and an altercation occurred during the course of the his arrest.
One police member was treated for minor injuries.
The investigation is ongoing and charges are still pending.
Lac La Biche RCMP Locate Stolen ATM
On February 7, 2014 at approximately 1:30pm Lac La Biche RCMP received a complaint in relation to a previously file in which Police were requesting public assistance.
A local resident located the ATM that had previously been stolen from Boston Pizza in Lac La Biche, AB.
Police are still asking for public information that may assist in this investigation and would like to thank the public for their assistance thus far. The Police are asking anyone who may have further information regarding this occurrence to contact the Lac La Biche RCMP at (780) 623-4380 as there have been several similar incidents over Northern Eastern Alberta as of late. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stopper, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.
Lac La Biche is located approximately 250 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.
Fort Vermilion RCMP seizes 3.3 pounds of Marihuana
On February 7, 2014 at approximately 1:30pm Lac La Biche RCMP received a complaint in relation to a previously file in which Police were requesting public assistance.
A local resident located the ATM that had previously been stolen from Boston Pizza in Lac La Biche, AB.
Police are still asking for public information that may assist in this investigation and would like to thank the public for their assistance thus far. The Police are asking anyone who may have further information regarding this occurrence to contact the Lac La Biche RCMP at (780) 623-4380 as there have been several similar incidents over Northern Eastern Alberta as of late. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stopper, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.
Lac La Biche is located approximately 250 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.
Fort Vermilion RCMP seizes 3.3 pounds of Marihuana
On Sunday, February 9th, 2014, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Fort Vermilion RCMP conducted a traffic stop of a 1984 Chevrolet C10. Further investigation by members resulted in the seizure of 3.3 pounds of Marihuana that was hidden inside the vehicle for transport. Timothy MIEDEMA, a 43-year-old male from Thorhild, Alberta and Hien Chi CHUNG, a 31-year-old male from Edmonton, Alberta have both been charged with Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking and were both on release conditions stipulated by Alberta Provincial Court that they were in violation of.
The total charges laid are as follows:
MIEDEMA - (1) Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, S.5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substance Act, (2) fail to keep the peace and be of good behavior, S.145(5) Criminal Code of Canada, (3) fail without lawful excuse to refrain from the possession of any illegal drugs, S.145(5) Criminal Code of Canada and (4) Operate a motor vehicle while an unauthorized driver, S.94(2) Traffic Safety Act.
CHUNG - (1) Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, S.5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substance Act, (2) fail to keep the peace and be of good behavior S.145(5) Criminal Code of Canada, (3) fail without lawful excuse to refrain from the possession of any illegal drugs, S.145(5) Criminal Code of Canada and (4) fail without lawful excuse not to be found in possession of a cell phone except for valid employment reasons, S.145(5) Criminal Code of Canada.
MIEDEMA and CHUNG have been remanded into custody and will appear in Fort Vermilion court on Tuesday, Feb. 18th, 2014.
Sherwood Park, Alberta-Today at approximately 9:10 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP and Strathcona County Emergency Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving one of Strathcona County Transit's new double decker buses in the intersection of Sherwood Drive and Wye Road in Sherwood Park.
The Strathcona County Transit bus was turning left from Wye Rd to proceed northbound on Sherwood Drive. The bus had an advance left turn green light and proceeded to make the turn.
A Toyota Tundra was traveling westbound on Wye Road and allegedly failed to stop at the red light at the intersection of Sherwood Drive. The front driver's side of the Toyota Tundra struck the front end of the bus, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.
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The driver of the Toyota Tundra, a 32 year old female from Sherwood Park, sustained serious injuries. Both drivers were taken by ambulance to a hospital in Edmonton..
Drugs, alcohol, speed, or road condition do not appear to be factors in the collision.
Strathcona County RCMP Traffic Services, a RCMP Collision Analyst and Strathcona County Transit were on scene for several hours investigating the collision. As a result, traffic was diverted around the scene causing minor delays.
The investigation is still ongoing and updates will be provided when new information is available.
RCMP Red Deer City Warns Public about Internet Romance Scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Red Deer RCMP are warning the public to be aware of Internet Romance Scams. In Romance Scams, a victim is contacted by someone online through social media or a legitimate dating website. The victim and the scammer begin an online relationship where the scammer lures the victim with pictures, promises and claims of love. Eventually the scammer will tell tales of hardship and ask the victim to send money to the scammer. After the scammer gets all the money they can from the victim, the scammer drops all communication, leaving the victim dumbfounded, hurt, confused and out a lot of money. In these situations, the money is rarely recovered.
In 2011, Canadians lost over $12 million to Internet Romance Scammers. This scam has also led to instances of suicide in cases where victims have lost their life savings and been emotionally devastated. RCMP believe the impact of Internet Romance Scams is even higher than what is reported, as many victims are too embarrassed to report this type of crime to police.
Tips to Avoid Internet Romance Scams:
- Check website addresses carefully. Scammers often set up fake websites with very similar addresses to legitimate dating websites.
- Never send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust.
- Don’t give out any personal information in an email or when chatting online.
- Make sure you only use legitimate and reputable dating websites.
- Ask yourself, would someone you have never met really declare their love for you after only a few emails or letters?
If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Red Deer City RCMP are investigating a series of thefts of tailgates from trucks. In January, four truck tailgates were stolen in Red Deer, Alberta, with thefts taking place in hotel and restaurant parking lots, at residences and at vehicle repair shops.
Tailgate thefts are becoming more common across Alberta, and newer model trucks are the most common targets. 16 thefts of tailgates occurred in Red Deer in 2013.
Most trucks come with a tailgate lock; RCMP advise truck owners to use the lock at all times, and further advise all vehicle owners to make a habit of locking vehicles, parking in well-lit areas whenever possible, and removing all valuables from their vehicles.
Anyone with information that may assist the police in investigating tailgate thefts 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.
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