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- Hinton RCMP seek public's help to identify assault suspect
- Vacuum thieves bagged
- Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate Hit and Run
- Update on October 9, 2013 St. Albert fatal collision
- Dangerous thin ice
- Grande Prairie RCMP investigating early morning aggravated assault
- Red Deer RCMP warn public about tax and immigration scams – Update
- Search Warrant executed and stolen firearms recovered in Rocky Mountain House
- Cocaine bust in Rocky mountain House
- Cops chasing cops...the results
- Man faces multiple theft and driving charges
- Motor vehicle fatality in Cochrane
- Gas and dash in stolen truck while possessing marijuana = charges for Innisfail youth
Hinton RCMP seek public's help to identify assault suspect
The Hinton RCMP are continuing their investigation into an assault on a female that occurred near the Beaver Boardwalk trail system on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014. Sketches of the suspect shown below are being released to the general public in hopes of identifying the person responsible for the assault.
The Hinton RCMP are continuing their investigation into an assault on a female that occurred near the Beaver Boardwalk trail system on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014. Sketches of the suspect shown below are being released to the general public in hopes of identifying the person responsible for the assault.
Artist drawings of Hinton assault suspect |
Police are encouraging the public to ensure their own safety on the trail system by being aware of their surroundings, walking with a friend or dog and carrying a cellular telephone.
Should you have any information regarding the incident or know the identity of the person responsible, please call the Hinton RCMP Detachment at 1-(780)-865-2455 or Crimestoppers at 1-(800) 222-(TIPS)8477.
Vacuum thieves bagged
Red Deer RCMP have arrested the male and female responsible for the theft of two Dyson vacuum cleaners at the Red Deer Target store on March 8, 2014. More details will be released once the charges have been sworn but, in the meantime, RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance in identifying the two suspects.
Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate Hit and Run
Wood Buffalo RCMP responded earlier today to a scene on Highway 63 north of Fort McMurray near Suncor investigating what appears to be a hit and run fatality involving a vehicle and pedestrian. Police received the call at approximately 1:25 a.m.
Wood Buffalo RCMP is advising Highway 63 has re-opened and the scene examination has been completed by a RCMP Traffic Analyst. Police also report receiving a tip which lead them to seizing a pick-up truck in the Fort McMurray area and a person of interest is being interview by police at this time. Investigators are still trying to determine the identity of the deceased man in order to complete a notification of kin.
The investigation continues and further information will be released as it becomes available.
Update on October 9, 2013 St. Albert fatal collision
At approximately 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, St. Albert RCMP received a complaint of a collision at Hebert Drive and Akins Drive in St. Albert, Alberta. The RCMP preliminary investigation at that time indicated that a road resurfacing crew was working at this intersection. Some crew members were moving some equipment and vehicles to different locations.
One crew member, a 25 year old male resident of Edmonton, AB was struck by another crew member moving a Chevrolet pickup truck. EMS was called and emergency first aid was given to the injured crew member until EMS arrived.
The injured man was transported to Sturgeon hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 4:50 p.m. on October 9, 2013.
St Albert RCMP had forwarded all evidence gathered from this Collision investigation to the Crown Prosecutor's office to determine if the evidence supported the laying of any charges in this fatal collision. After a thorough review, the Office of the Crown Prosecutor has recommended that no charges be pursued in this tragic incident.
The next of kin of the deceased man have been notified but the name of the deceased is not being released by the RCMP in consideration of the family's wishes.
Road, weather, speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in this collision.
Dangerous thin ice
St. Albert RCMP have received 2 reports recently of people walking on dangerously thin ice and would like to warn the community that ice on any ponds, creeks or the Sturgeon River at this time of year is not safe. With the wide range of temperatures that we have experienced lately, ice is thinning and can easily break through. One report involved 3 children playing on ice, so the RCMP are asking that parents warn their children to stay off any ice now.
In both reports that the RCMP received, officers were unable to locate the people that had been on the ice so they were unable to personally warn those people.
Grande Prairie RCMP investigating early morning aggravated assault
Yesterday morning March 27, 2014 at approximately 1:50 am Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the area of 98th Street and 80th Avenue. Police found a wounded male in the residence. EMS treated the injured male on scene and transported him to hospital. The male remains hospitalized in serious condition.
Police believe this was a targeted incident. RCMP have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Justin LIZOTTE, a 23 year old male from Grande Prairie. Lizotte is described as 6 feet 1 inches tall, 201 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes (photograph is attached). Lizotte was already wanted on a number of outstanding warrants for matters unrelated to this investigation at the time of the shooting.
Police are asking anyone who may have information about this shooting or know the whereabouts of Lizotte to contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Police believe Lizotte is armed, dangerous and should not be approached.
Red Deer RCMP warn public about tax and immigration scams – Update
Red Deer RCMP continue to receive complaints of tax and immigration scams. RCMP investigations so far have determined that the scammers are targeting people of South Asian ethnicity. Information received from the complainants indicate that the callers themselves speak with accents that sound South Asian.
The callers claim to represent Canada Revenue Agency and/ or Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and to ask for payment in gift cards or pre-paid credit cards. This scam is being reported across Canada.
People are encouraged to share this information widely with those who they think might be potential targets. March is Fraud Prevention Month and Red Deer City RCMP urge you to arm yourself and the vulnerable people in your life by learning how to recognize and protect yourself from fraud.
How to report fraud:
If you have not lost money but suspect you have been targeted, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre:
1-888-495-8501 or report online at www.antifraudcentre.ca
If you receive a suspicious email soliciting your financial information, advise the bank/ agency involved.
If you are a victim of fraud, contact your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre:
Red Deer RCMP complaint line: 403-343-5575
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: 1-888-495-8501 or report online at www.antifraudcentre.ca
For more information, visit the Scams and Fraud section of the RCMP website: www.rcmp-grc.ab.ca
Wood Buffalo RCMP responded earlier today to a scene on Highway 63 north of Fort McMurray near Suncor investigating what appears to be a hit and run fatality involving a vehicle and pedestrian. Police received the call at approximately 1:25 a.m.
Wood Buffalo RCMP is advising Highway 63 has re-opened and the scene examination has been completed by a RCMP Traffic Analyst. Police also report receiving a tip which lead them to seizing a pick-up truck in the Fort McMurray area and a person of interest is being interview by police at this time. Investigators are still trying to determine the identity of the deceased man in order to complete a notification of kin.
The investigation continues and further information will be released as it becomes available.
At approximately 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, St. Albert RCMP received a complaint of a collision at Hebert Drive and Akins Drive in St. Albert, Alberta. The RCMP preliminary investigation at that time indicated that a road resurfacing crew was working at this intersection. Some crew members were moving some equipment and vehicles to different locations.
One crew member, a 25 year old male resident of Edmonton, AB was struck by another crew member moving a Chevrolet pickup truck. EMS was called and emergency first aid was given to the injured crew member until EMS arrived.
The injured man was transported to Sturgeon hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 4:50 p.m. on October 9, 2013.
St Albert RCMP had forwarded all evidence gathered from this Collision investigation to the Crown Prosecutor's office to determine if the evidence supported the laying of any charges in this fatal collision. After a thorough review, the Office of the Crown Prosecutor has recommended that no charges be pursued in this tragic incident.
The next of kin of the deceased man have been notified but the name of the deceased is not being released by the RCMP in consideration of the family's wishes.
Road, weather, speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in this collision.
St. Albert RCMP have received 2 reports recently of people walking on dangerously thin ice and would like to warn the community that ice on any ponds, creeks or the Sturgeon River at this time of year is not safe. With the wide range of temperatures that we have experienced lately, ice is thinning and can easily break through. One report involved 3 children playing on ice, so the RCMP are asking that parents warn their children to stay off any ice now.
In both reports that the RCMP received, officers were unable to locate the people that had been on the ice so they were unable to personally warn those people.
Yesterday morning March 27, 2014 at approximately 1:50 am Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the area of 98th Street and 80th Avenue. Police found a wounded male in the residence. EMS treated the injured male on scene and transported him to hospital. The male remains hospitalized in serious condition.
Police believe this was a targeted incident. RCMP have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Justin LIZOTTE, a 23 year old male from Grande Prairie. Lizotte is described as 6 feet 1 inches tall, 201 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes (photograph is attached). Lizotte was already wanted on a number of outstanding warrants for matters unrelated to this investigation at the time of the shooting.
Police are asking anyone who may have information about this shooting or know the whereabouts of Lizotte to contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Police believe Lizotte is armed, dangerous and should not be approached.
Red Deer RCMP continue to receive complaints of tax and immigration scams. RCMP investigations so far have determined that the scammers are targeting people of South Asian ethnicity. Information received from the complainants indicate that the callers themselves speak with accents that sound South Asian.
The callers claim to represent Canada Revenue Agency and/ or Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and to ask for payment in gift cards or pre-paid credit cards. This scam is being reported across Canada.
People are encouraged to share this information widely with those who they think might be potential targets. March is Fraud Prevention Month and Red Deer City RCMP urge you to arm yourself and the vulnerable people in your life by learning how to recognize and protect yourself from fraud.
How to report fraud:
If you have not lost money but suspect you have been targeted, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre:
1-888-495-8501 or report online at www.antifraudcentre.ca
If you receive a suspicious email soliciting your financial information, advise the bank/ agency involved.
If you are a victim of fraud, contact your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre:
Red Deer RCMP complaint line: 403-343-5575
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: 1-888-495-8501 or report online at www.antifraudcentre.ca
For more information, visit the Scams and Fraud section of the RCMP website: www.rcmp-grc.ab.ca
On Friday March 21, 2014 Rocky Mountain House RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence in Rocky Mountain House in relation to stolen firearms. Subsequent to the warrant, two firearms and numerous other weapons were seized. A 50 year old Rocky Mountain House man is facing charges in relation to possession of stolen property, unauthorized possession of firearms, and careless storage of firearms.
He is slated to appear in Rocky Mountain House court on April 30th, 2014.
On March 13, 2014 Rocky Mountain House RCMP members executed a Search Warrant on a residence located in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. RCMP members seized quantity's of Crack Cocaine and Cocaine from the residence along with other drug paraphernalia. The drugs have an approximate street value of $1000.00.
A female from Rocky Mountain House is facing charges of Trafficking a Controlled Substance and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Controlled Substance and is scheduled to attend court in Rocky Mountain House.
Hard work pays off. More than fifty runners and volunteers from “K” Division attended the Baker to Vegas Law Enforcement Challenge Cup relay from March 22-23, 2014. Alberta’s provincial police force represented two of only three Canadian teams who travelled to the U.S. to participate in a 120-mile gruelling race through Death Valley from Baker, California to Las Vegas, Nevada.
The open team placed 35th in their category, and 195th overall, improving their time by 50 minutes from 2013 and running two hours faster than in 2012. The women’s team placed ninth in their category, finishing in 19:52. They also showed significant improvement, shaving 88 minutes off their time since 2012.
The relay is the largest law enforcement event of its kind in the world, celebrating teamwork, camaraderie, physical fitness and competition. Though American law enforcement agencies comprise the bulk of the racers (257 teams from 145 different law enforcement agencies), teams come from all over the world to challenge each other.
“The biggest highlight of participating has to be the ésprit de corps,” says Cst. Heidi Ravenhill of the Historical Homicide Unit, who has participated in the race for six years. “This year we raised $2,500 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society of Alberta in memory of Ret. Supt. Ed Spaans, who passed away in 2012.”
"The challenging physical conditions and complex logistical elements of the race bring out the very best in our members," says Cpl. D'Arcy Swabey, captain of the open team. "Our American counterparts shake their heads when we tell them that three weeks prior to this event, most of our runners were training in -40 C temperatures in order to complete their hill programs."
RCMP members and volunteers come from Edmonton, Strathcona County, Lloydminster, Wood Buffalo, Grande Prairie, Calgary, and Slave Lake.
As a result of the investigation undertaken by Blackfalds Detachment a twenty nine year old male, Jesse BISSONETTE, formerly of Blackfalds, has been charged with eight(8) counts of Possession of Stolen Property, one(1) count of Dangerous Driving and one(1) count of Flight from Police. The Dangerous Driving and Flight from Police charges stem from an incident on March 25, 2014 where BISSONETTE was operating the stolen Pontiac Grand Am on highway 2 south of Red Deer and passed a RCMP vehicle at a high rate of speed. When the RCMP vehicle initiated its emergency lights the Grand Am fled and eventually ended up on a dead end road south east of Red Deer. A second RCMP vehicle, that was assisting to get the vehicle stopped, was then struck as the Pontiac Grand Am intentionally swerved to avoid being apprehended by Police.
BISSONETTE's first appearance is scheduled for April 4. 2014 at the Red Deer Provincial Court House.
On March 28th at approximately 3:00 am Cochrane RCMP responded to a collision on Highway 567 near Big Hill Springs Park. Upon arrival, a small car was located down an embankment, and a male was found deceased near the vehicle at the scene. The actual cause of death is still under investigation, however foul play in not suspected at this time. The scene is still being investigated by Cochrane RCMP as well as an RCMP Collision Re-constructionist, Forensic Identification Section and Cochrane General Investigation Section. The male has not been positively identified at this time, and no name will be released.
Gas and dash in stolen truck while possessing marijuana = charges for Innisfail youth
In the late evening of March 27, 2014 RCMP Innisfail received a complaint of theft of fuel (gas and dash) from the Penhold Fas Gas. The vehicle responsible was located in Innisfail by patrolling officers a short time later and stopped. 3 youths were arrested at the time of the stop. Investigation revealed the vehicle, a 2011 Ford F350 pickup, was reported stolen to the Lacombe Police Service earlier this month.
A search of the vehicle uncovered stolen licence plates and a quantity of marihuana. 1 Innisfail youth, that cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act is charged with 5 Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges including: possession of stolen property over $5000, possession of stolen property under $5000 (2 counts), theft of fuel and possession of marihuana. The youth is also charged for possession of stolen property over $5000 in relation to another matter that was under investigation at the time in relation to a stolen vehicle recovered in Innisfail in February 2014.
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