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Red Deer RCMP seeks public assistance to locate missing girlFOUND- Fatal Collision on Highway 63
- Fatal collision near Three Hills
- LRPS investigating assault of man and woman
- Inter-provincial cooperation leads to drug busts
- Firearms stolen from Redcliff residence
- Red Deer RCMP looking for two would-be thieves
- Semi rollover near Veteran
- Red Deer woman arrested for Safeway robbery
- False 911 calls still a concern
- RCMP seeks public assistance to identify purchase order fraudsters
Fatal Collision on Highway 63
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on March 11, 2014 the Wood Buffalo RCMP were dispatched to a fatal collision on Highway 63 approximately 2 kilometers North of TaigaNova Industrial Park. Police remained on scene to conduct an investigation. Wood Buffalo RCMP officers as well as a collision analyst attended the collision scene.
Initial reports reveal that a passenger car travelling southbound failed to stop at a red light at a set of temporary traffic lights. As the vehicle proceeded through the intersection it was struck by a construction vehicle driving through the intersection. The driver and passenger of the car were confirmed deceased on scene as a result of the collision.
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on March 11, 2014 the Wood Buffalo RCMP were dispatched to a fatal collision on Highway 63 approximately 2 kilometers North of TaigaNova Industrial Park. Police remained on scene to conduct an investigation. Wood Buffalo RCMP officers as well as a collision analyst attended the collision scene.
Initial reports reveal that a passenger car travelling southbound failed to stop at a red light at a set of temporary traffic lights. As the vehicle proceeded through the intersection it was struck by a construction vehicle driving through the intersection. The driver and passenger of the car were confirmed deceased on scene as a result of the collision.
Fatal collision near Three Hills
On March 11th, 2014 at approximately 4:45 pm., Three Hills RCMP, Trochu Fire Department, and Alberta Health Services responded to reports of a serious 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of Range Road 25-1 and Township Road 33-2, located approximately 26 km northwest of Three Hills. Further reports indicated one of the vehicles was fully engulfed in flames.
The investigation revealed that a 2014 Ford Explorer being driven by a 60 year old female from Trochu, Alberta was travelling north on Range Road 25-1 when it was struck by a 1995 Ford Ranger pickup truck that failed to stop at a stop sign. The pickup truck was being driven by a 47 year old male from Huxley Alberta whom was travelling east on Township Road 33-2. The pickup truck was found fully engulfed in flames by other motorists that came upon the scene. The fire was extinguished by the fire department upon their arrival.
Although he escaped the burning vehicle and did not sustain burn injuries, the driver of the pickup truck died at the scene. The driver of the Ford Explorer was transported to Red Deer Hospital by ground ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. The identity of the deceased is not being released at this time and is pending notification of next of kin.
Road and weather conditions were not a factor in this collision. A Collision Analyst attended the scene. RCMP Continue to investigate.
On March 11th, 2014 at approximately 4:45 pm., Three Hills RCMP, Trochu Fire Department, and Alberta Health Services responded to reports of a serious 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of Range Road 25-1 and Township Road 33-2, located approximately 26 km northwest of Three Hills. Further reports indicated one of the vehicles was fully engulfed in flames.
The investigation revealed that a 2014 Ford Explorer being driven by a 60 year old female from Trochu, Alberta was travelling north on Range Road 25-1 when it was struck by a 1995 Ford Ranger pickup truck that failed to stop at a stop sign. The pickup truck was being driven by a 47 year old male from Huxley Alberta whom was travelling east on Township Road 33-2. The pickup truck was found fully engulfed in flames by other motorists that came upon the scene. The fire was extinguished by the fire department upon their arrival.
Although he escaped the burning vehicle and did not sustain burn injuries, the driver of the pickup truck died at the scene. The driver of the Ford Explorer was transported to Red Deer Hospital by ground ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. The identity of the deceased is not being released at this time and is pending notification of next of kin.
Road and weather conditions were not a factor in this collision. A Collision Analyst attended the scene. RCMP Continue to investigate.
LRPS investigating assault of man and woman
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged a 35-year-old male following an assault at a southside residence during the early morning hours Tuesday.
On March 11, 2014 at approximately 4:15 a.m. police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence along the 200 block of 7 A Avenue South. While enroute to the complaint a second call came in reporting an injured male at a neighboring residence. Upon arrival police located a 28-year-old man with lacerations to his upper body. EMS transported the male to hospital where he was treated and later released.
At the residence where the disturbance was originally reported police located a 35-year-old female with facial injuries. She was transported to hospital and admitted for treatment.
Following further investigation a 35-year-old male subject was taken into custody and has subsequently been charged with assaulting the 28-year-old male.
Stephen Witko Fox, 35, of Lethbridge is charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and breach of a recognizance. Fox is remanded to appear in court March 18.
The investigation is ongoing.
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged a 35-year-old male following an assault at a southside residence during the early morning hours Tuesday.
On March 11, 2014 at approximately 4:15 a.m. police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence along the 200 block of 7 A Avenue South. While enroute to the complaint a second call came in reporting an injured male at a neighboring residence. Upon arrival police located a 28-year-old man with lacerations to his upper body. EMS transported the male to hospital where he was treated and later released.
At the residence where the disturbance was originally reported police located a 35-year-old female with facial injuries. She was transported to hospital and admitted for treatment.
Following further investigation a 35-year-old male subject was taken into custody and has subsequently been charged with assaulting the 28-year-old male.
Stephen Witko Fox, 35, of Lethbridge is charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and breach of a recognizance. Fox is remanded to appear in court March 18.
The investigation is ongoing.
Inter-provincial cooperation leads to drug busts
On Friday March 7, 2014, the Edmonton RCMP Serious & Organized Crime Team (SOC), RCMP Police Dog Services with the assistance of the Edmonton Police Service Tactical Team executed a search warrant at the Edmonton residence of an alleged drug trafficker who was supplying drugs destined to Saskatchewan. As a result of this search, officers seized over 12 pounds of marihuana, 1000 ml of GHB, a small quantity of MDMA, dozens of containers and vials of various steroids, approximately 3/4 pound of Ketamine and a quantity of cash money.
The investigation led to a vehicle stop by Saskatchewan police where individuals were arrested in possession of over a kilogram of cocaine, several ounces of methamphetamine, ketamine as well as 11 pounds of marihuana. Other police searches were conducted in Saskatoon and rural Kindersley, Saskatchewan which led officers to arrest another individual and seize hash oil, hash, cocaine, several ounces of methamphetamine, marihuana, cash and a sawed off shotgun.
"This is a great example of the results we can achieve by working together towards a common goal regardless of the province we work in or the badge we carry", says Inspector Peter Trottier, Officer in Charge of the RCMP Serious & Organized Crime Team 2. "Police officers in both provinces did an excellent job to bring this to a successful conclusion."
As a result of the Edmonton search, RCMP officers charged Jeremy WONG, a 29-year-old male of Edmonton with:
On Friday March 7, 2014, the Edmonton RCMP Serious & Organized Crime Team (SOC), RCMP Police Dog Services with the assistance of the Edmonton Police Service Tactical Team executed a search warrant at the Edmonton residence of an alleged drug trafficker who was supplying drugs destined to Saskatchewan. As a result of this search, officers seized over 12 pounds of marihuana, 1000 ml of GHB, a small quantity of MDMA, dozens of containers and vials of various steroids, approximately 3/4 pound of Ketamine and a quantity of cash money.
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| Edmonton RCMP total seizure |
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| Canadian currency and scale seized |
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| Steroids seized |
This investigation began on March 5, 2014 in Kindersley, Saskatchewan by the Integrated Drug Enforcement Street Team in Saskatoon (comprised of officers of the Saskatoon Police Service and the RCMP) as well as the RCMP Kindersley Detachment. Saskatchewan officers reached out to the Edmonton RCMP Serious & Organized Crime Team to cooperate on an inter-provincial drug investigation involving drug smuggling between Alberta and Saskatchewan.
The investigation led to a vehicle stop by Saskatchewan police where individuals were arrested in possession of over a kilogram of cocaine, several ounces of methamphetamine, ketamine as well as 11 pounds of marihuana. Other police searches were conducted in Saskatoon and rural Kindersley, Saskatchewan which led officers to arrest another individual and seize hash oil, hash, cocaine, several ounces of methamphetamine, marihuana, cash and a sawed off shotgun.
"This is a great example of the results we can achieve by working together towards a common goal regardless of the province we work in or the badge we carry", says Inspector Peter Trottier, Officer in Charge of the RCMP Serious & Organized Crime Team 2. "Police officers in both provinces did an excellent job to bring this to a successful conclusion."
As a result of the Edmonton search, RCMP officers charged Jeremy WONG, a 29-year-old male of Edmonton with:
- Trafficking marihuana - sec. 5(1) CDSA
- Possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking - sec. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession of Ketamine for the purpose of trafficking - sec. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession of 4 - hydroxybutanoic acid (GHB) for the purpose of trafficking - sec. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime over $5000, section 355 of the CC
Jeremy WONG is scheduled to appear in Edmonton Provincial Court on March 24, 2014.
Quick Facts
On March 9, 2014 RCMP were called to a residential break and enter at an address within the 700 block of Main St. S in Redcliff, AB. Suspect(s) gained entry to an unlocked detached garage on the property where multiple firearms were stolen from a secured gun locker.
Police would like to remind the public to always keep their properties locked to prevent crimes of opportunity and report any suspicious activity in their neighborhood. Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to contact their local RCMP or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Quick Facts
- Marihuana: 12 pounds = 5.4 kilograms = 5400 grams. Dosage unit ranges from .5 to .3 grams per joint. Therefore the number of joints would range from 10,800 joints to 18,000 joints;
- GHB: 1000 ml. Dosage unit is 2.5 ml (2.5 grams). Therefore the number of dosage units is 400 doses;
- MDMA: no information to provide an estimate;
- Ketamine: 3/4 pound = 12 ounces. 28 grams in an ounce. 12 ounces x 28 grams = 340 grams. Dosage unit is 250 mg if taken orally (drank). Therefore the number of doses of Ketamine would be 1360 doses. If inhaled (insufflated) the dosage would be 50 mg. Therefore the number of doses of Ketamine would be 6800 doses;
- Steroids: The dosage unit would depend on the steroid. A typical vial would be 10 ml in volume.
On March 9, 2014 RCMP were called to a residential break and enter at an address within the 700 block of Main St. S in Redcliff, AB. Suspect(s) gained entry to an unlocked detached garage on the property where multiple firearms were stolen from a secured gun locker.
Police would like to remind the public to always keep their properties locked to prevent crimes of opportunity and report any suspicious activity in their neighborhood. Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to contact their local RCMP or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
On February 24 at approximately 1:30 pm, Red Deer RCMP responded to a call regarding an attempted theft at the Sears Home Centre store located on 19 Street in Red Deer, Alberta. Sears staff reported that two males walked to the electronics area of the store, picked up two large flat screen TVs and attempted to leave by a side emergency door. The males were interrupted by staff and left the TVs at the location; they departed in a dark blue Dodge 1500 crew cab that was waiting at the emergency door.
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| Suspected would be thief |
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| Suspect vehicle |
Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying these suspects is asked to call Red Deer City RCMP at 403.343.5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Semi rollover near Veteran
Consort RCMP, EMS and Veteran Fire were called to a single Vehicle roll over on Hwy 884 south of Veteran, AB on March 10th, 2014 at approximately 4:00pm. The semi-truck was hauling crude oil when it rolled. The belly of the tank broke open and spilled approximately 18,000L of oil. Clean up crews spent most of the night cleaning up. The diver of the truck was treated and released by Emergency Medical Services at the scene and had sustained minor bruising from the seat belt. The investigation is ongoing at this time.
On March 9 at approximately 3:15 pm, Red Deer RCMP responded to a call regarding a robbery at the Safeway located in Parkland Mall in Red Deer, Alberta. A female had been allegedly seen shoplifting by store staff; when she left the store and they attempted to arrest her, she responded with violence and threats. RCMP arrived at the scene as the suspect was attempting to escape, and she was arrested without incident.
29 year old Karla Lynn Pittman of Red Deer has been charged with:
- Criminal Code 344 – Robbery
- Criminal Code 88 – Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Criminal Code 4(1) – Possession of Controlled Substance
Since the beginning of 2014, the Wood Buffalo RCMP has responded to 577 False 911 calls. These 911 calls are often “pocket dials” or an emergency button being pressed on a cell phone in error. Although this type of call is not an emergency it still requires the same initial investigation as any other emergency call thus tying up police resources and not allowing them to tend to real emergency situations.
When it comes to your cell phone, do not just throw it into a purse or into a bag as the chances of an emergency button being hit in error is far greater. Ensure you lock your phone prior to placing it into a pocket. If allowing a small child to play with your cell phone, monitor them to ensure they can’t or don’t accidentally press an emergency button. With older children, talk to them and explain that 911 should be used for emergencies only.
If you do dial 911 by accident, stay on the phone to provide your information. Inform the dispatcher that you dialed in error and there is no emergency. This simplifies the process as the dispatcher will be required to call you back if you hang up the phone.
Remember, 911 is for emergency purposes and should only be dialed in an emergency situation. 911 was not designed for people to call to make general inquiries. If you have a general inquiry or your matter is not an emergency please contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4000.
RCMP seeks public assistance to identify purchase order fraudsters
Red Deer RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance to identify a series of suspects who have been fraudulently using a stolen purchase order book at various home renovation businesses in Red Deer, Olds, Innisfail, Rimbey and Rocky Mountain House. The purchase order book was stolen from Shunda Consulting and Construction Management Ltd. RCMP believe the frauds took place between February 11 and February 19, 2014.
Photos of fraud suspects and vehicle:
In some cases, the fraudsters purchased power tools and other large items. In other cases they roused the suspicions of staff and left without successfully purchasing items. Multiple suspects have committed these frauds, and some of the invoices have been duplicated and used numerous times, with a total estimated loss of $25,000. RCMP are actively investigating a number of possible suspects.
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