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Missing Wetaskiwin female youthFOUND- Airdrie RCMP requesting assistance to identify suspects
- Lethbridge teen facing child exploitation charges in connection with online harassment
- Two charged after fireworks cause grass fires near Longview
- AK-47 seized in million-dollar drug bust
- RCMP lay 16 Charges during Traffic Enforcement in Mundare
- Mischief at Geleta Park
- Man arrested in Grande Prairie on Canada wide warrant
- Plane crash on Range Road 33 near Calaway Park
- Grande Prairie traffic stop leads to drug seizure and arrest
- Car prowling throughout Spruce Grove
- Firearms and other stolen goods seized near Innisfail
- RCMP CRU begins community bike patrols in Red Deer
- Calgary bank robbery suspect nabbed
Airdrie RCMP requesting assistance to identify suspects
Airdrie RCMP are seeking assistance from the public to identify two suspects in a theft from the Market Street Shopper’s Drug Mart.
On April 22nd, 2014 at 9:50am, a male and female entered the Market Street Shopper’s Drug Mart. The female distracted store employees while the male stole a Toshiba laptop, a Playstation 4, and a pair of Beatz Headphones. Total value of the objects taken was $1,100.
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Airdrie RCMP are seeking assistance from the public to identify two suspects in a theft from the Market Street Shopper’s Drug Mart.
On April 22nd, 2014 at 9:50am, a male and female entered the Market Street Shopper’s Drug Mart. The female distracted store employees while the male stole a Toshiba laptop, a Playstation 4, and a pair of Beatz Headphones. Total value of the objects taken was $1,100.
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Both the male and female were visible on store video surveillance.
The suspects are described as:
The suspects are described as:
- Male, dark skin, 30’s, approximately 5’8’’, wearing a dark North Face t-shirt and a black hat
- Female, tanned skin, 30’s, medium to heavy build, yellow sweater and black tights.
Lethbridge teen facing child exploitation charges in connection with online harassment
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with a three-month investigation into online harassment and threats.
In February police responded to a complaint from two 13-year-old girls and a 14-year-old girl who reported receiving numerous harassing, sexually explicit and threatening messages via their social media accounts. The girls were demanded to provide sexually explicit photos of themselves and were told if they didn’t comply, their social media accounts would be compromised and they would be physically harmed.
A lengthy investigation by School Resource Officers, with assistance from ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit, resulted in the identification of a young male subject and the seizure and analysis of various electronic devices.
Earlier this month police attended a Lethbridge home and a 14-year-old boy was arrested without incident.
The boy, who cannot be identified, is charged with three counts each of extortion and child luring and one count of making sexually explicit images available to a child. He was released from custody with several conditions, including a prohibition from using any electronic device capable of accessing the internet or sending or receiving text messages.
He is scheduled to appear in court May 21.
For more information about online safety parents, teachers and kids are encouraged to visit www.thedoorthatsnotlocked.ca
The six-month investigation focused on several individuals who had recently relocated from Vancouver’s lower mainland, and were attempting to gain a foothold in the Calgary drug market. Three people were arrested on April 28th when ALERT’s Calgary Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, Calgary Police Service (CPS) and RCMP members executed four search warrants.
The search warrants uncovered a stash of drugs, weapons, and cash, as well as a full-scale cocaine conversion lab. The total value of the drugs seized is estimated at $969,940, which included:
Other items seized included:
RCMP lay 16 Charges during Traffic Enforcement in Mundare
On Wednesday, April 30th, 2014, Vegreville RCMP Officers conducted traffic enforcement in the Town of Mundare. The traffic enforcement came after consultation with the Town and members of the community coming forward with concerns for safety along highway #855 in the school zone.
RCMP Officers were highly visible and remained in the area for the morning and early afternoon issuing 16 violation tickets for speeding in a school zone. The speed on that particular stretch of road is 30 KM/H during prescribed hours.
Vegreville RCMP is urging motorists to be aware of the speed limits and traffic regulations in their area.
Mischief at Geleta Park
On April 29th, 2014, Two Hills RCMP were called to investigate damages done to the ball diamond area in Geleta Park.
Unknown Suspect(s) using the park over the past weekend drove a vehicle onto the grass, and on the out field area, causing significant damage on the playing field. The same tracks were observed throughout the recreational area.
The people of Two Hills and the RCMP are taking this criminal act seriously and the RCMP is actively investigating this matter and are following up on leads.
If you have any information relating to this incident, please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820, or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Man arrested in Grande Prairie on Canada wide warrant
In the early morning hours of January 22, 2014, Edmonton Police Service responded to a single vehicle rollover collision. The driver, Ryan Wilneff was transported to hospital to be treated for serious but non life threatening injuries, however the 28 year old passenger was killed in the crash. On January 24, 2014, Wilneff walked away from the hospital. Following the investigation, Edmonton Police Service obtained a Canada wide warrant for Wilneff, for impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death.
This afternoon at approximately 2:30 p.m. Grande Prairie general investigation section and crime reduction unit members arrested Ryan Wilneff in the area of 112 St and 104 Ave in Grande Prairie. Wilneff will be transported back to Edmonton tomorrow, May 2, 2014 to participate in a Judicial Interim Release Hearing related to the warrant.
Plane crash on Range Road 33 near Calaway Park
On May 1, 2014 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Cochrane RCMP along with Rockyview Fire Services and EMS responded to a Plane crash near the entrance to Calaway Park.
The 39 year old male pilot of the plane was taken by ground ambulance to the Foothills hospital with undisclosed injuries. The pilot was the only person inside at the time of the crash. The Transportation Safety Board has been advised and are investigating the crash with the assistance of the RCMP.
Traffic in the area was not affected by the crash. RCMP have spoke with witnesses in the area, but are asking anyone who may also have witnessed the crash to contact The Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000.
Grande Prairie traffic stop leads to drug seizure and arrest
In the early morning hours of April 29, 2014, police arrested 27 year old Grande Prairie male, Cody TITCHMARSH after conducting a traffic stop in the area of Countryside North. Subsequent to his arrest, police seized 374 grams of cocaine, 99 grams of crystal meth and $3700.00 in cash.
TITCHMARSH is charged with 2 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and must appear in court again on May 5, 2014
Car prowling throughout Spruce Grove
RCMP in Spruce Grove/Stony Plain would like to remind residents about the importance of ensuring vehicles are locked with valuables removed when parked. With the advent of warmer weather, police are dealing with more opportunistic prowlers rummaging through unlocked vehicles. In particular, the Spruce Grove neighborhoods of Harvest Ridge and Spruce Village (West of Jennifer Heil Way) have been hardest hit. There have been approximately 18 thefts from vehicles in these areas over the past few weeks. In several, garage door openers have been stolen. In these instances, it is imperative that homeowners re-program their garage door openers, to prevent further criminal activity.
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with a three-month investigation into online harassment and threats.
In February police responded to a complaint from two 13-year-old girls and a 14-year-old girl who reported receiving numerous harassing, sexually explicit and threatening messages via their social media accounts. The girls were demanded to provide sexually explicit photos of themselves and were told if they didn’t comply, their social media accounts would be compromised and they would be physically harmed.
A lengthy investigation by School Resource Officers, with assistance from ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit, resulted in the identification of a young male subject and the seizure and analysis of various electronic devices.
The boy, who cannot be identified, is charged with three counts each of extortion and child luring and one count of making sexually explicit images available to a child. He was released from custody with several conditions, including a prohibition from using any electronic device capable of accessing the internet or sending or receiving text messages.
He is scheduled to appear in court May 21.
For more information about online safety parents, teachers and kids are encouraged to visit www.thedoorthatsnotlocked.ca
Two charged after fireworks cause grass fires near Longview
On Thursday, May 1, 2014 at around 12:00 noon Turner Valley RCMP were called to assist the MD of Foothills Fire Departments for a report of five grass fires south of Longview on the west side of Highway 22. Highway 22 was closed from 594 Avenue to Chain Lakes until the fires were contained. No homes, farms, person, or livestock were compromised.
Dale Christopher ALDRICH (21 years old) and Marc Pierre BOULANGER (24 years old) of Sundre, AB have each been charged with 4 counts of Arson. The fires were determined to be the result of fireworks being discharged from a vehicle. ALDRICH and BOULANGER appeared before a Justice of the Peace and Bail was set at $5,000 cash deposit. They are scheduled to appear in Turner Valley Provincial Court Tuesday June 3rd, 2014.
On Thursday, May 1, 2014 at around 12:00 noon Turner Valley RCMP were called to assist the MD of Foothills Fire Departments for a report of five grass fires south of Longview on the west side of Highway 22. Highway 22 was closed from 594 Avenue to Chain Lakes until the fires were contained. No homes, farms, person, or livestock were compromised.
Dale Christopher ALDRICH (21 years old) and Marc Pierre BOULANGER (24 years old) of Sundre, AB have each been charged with 4 counts of Arson. The fires were determined to be the result of fireworks being discharged from a vehicle. ALDRICH and BOULANGER appeared before a Justice of the Peace and Bail was set at $5,000 cash deposit. They are scheduled to appear in Turner Valley Provincial Court Tuesday June 3rd, 2014.
AK-47 seized in million-dollar drug bust
A fully automatic AK-47 assault rifle was seized alongside nearly $1 million worth of illegal drugs in a recent drug trafficking takedown by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT).
A fully automatic AK-47 assault rifle was seized alongside nearly $1 million worth of illegal drugs in a recent drug trafficking takedown by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT).
The six-month investigation focused on several individuals who had recently relocated from Vancouver’s lower mainland, and were attempting to gain a foothold in the Calgary drug market. Three people were arrested on April 28th when ALERT’s Calgary Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, Calgary Police Service (CPS) and RCMP members executed four search warrants.
The search warrants uncovered a stash of drugs, weapons, and cash, as well as a full-scale cocaine conversion lab. The total value of the drugs seized is estimated at $969,940, which included:
- 4.6 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $460,000;
- 115 kilograms of Phenacetin with an estimated street value of $230,000;
- 6.5 kilograms of marihuana with an estimated street value of $64,940;
- 1.6 kilograms of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $162,000;
- 387 grams of MDMA with an estimated street value of $38,000;
- 187 oxycodone pills with an estimated street value of $15,000;
Other items seized included:
- AK-47 fully automatic assault rifle with ammunition;
- Loaded handgun with additional ammunition;
- Magazines and ammunition for handguns;
- Spring-loaded pen gun;
- $225,355 cash;
- Hydraulic kilogram brick press with plates;
- Money counters, drug scales, scoresheets;
- 2007 GMC Acadia with a hidden compartment.
On Wednesday, April 30th, 2014, Vegreville RCMP Officers conducted traffic enforcement in the Town of Mundare. The traffic enforcement came after consultation with the Town and members of the community coming forward with concerns for safety along highway #855 in the school zone.
RCMP Officers were highly visible and remained in the area for the morning and early afternoon issuing 16 violation tickets for speeding in a school zone. The speed on that particular stretch of road is 30 KM/H during prescribed hours.
Vegreville RCMP is urging motorists to be aware of the speed limits and traffic regulations in their area.
Mischief at Geleta Park
On April 29th, 2014, Two Hills RCMP were called to investigate damages done to the ball diamond area in Geleta Park.
Unknown Suspect(s) using the park over the past weekend drove a vehicle onto the grass, and on the out field area, causing significant damage on the playing field. The same tracks were observed throughout the recreational area.
The people of Two Hills and the RCMP are taking this criminal act seriously and the RCMP is actively investigating this matter and are following up on leads.
If you have any information relating to this incident, please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820, or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
In the early morning hours of January 22, 2014, Edmonton Police Service responded to a single vehicle rollover collision. The driver, Ryan Wilneff was transported to hospital to be treated for serious but non life threatening injuries, however the 28 year old passenger was killed in the crash. On January 24, 2014, Wilneff walked away from the hospital. Following the investigation, Edmonton Police Service obtained a Canada wide warrant for Wilneff, for impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death.
This afternoon at approximately 2:30 p.m. Grande Prairie general investigation section and crime reduction unit members arrested Ryan Wilneff in the area of 112 St and 104 Ave in Grande Prairie. Wilneff will be transported back to Edmonton tomorrow, May 2, 2014 to participate in a Judicial Interim Release Hearing related to the warrant.
On May 1, 2014 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Cochrane RCMP along with Rockyview Fire Services and EMS responded to a Plane crash near the entrance to Calaway Park.
The 39 year old male pilot of the plane was taken by ground ambulance to the Foothills hospital with undisclosed injuries. The pilot was the only person inside at the time of the crash. The Transportation Safety Board has been advised and are investigating the crash with the assistance of the RCMP.
Traffic in the area was not affected by the crash. RCMP have spoke with witnesses in the area, but are asking anyone who may also have witnessed the crash to contact The Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000.
In the early morning hours of April 29, 2014, police arrested 27 year old Grande Prairie male, Cody TITCHMARSH after conducting a traffic stop in the area of Countryside North. Subsequent to his arrest, police seized 374 grams of cocaine, 99 grams of crystal meth and $3700.00 in cash.
TITCHMARSH is charged with 2 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and must appear in court again on May 5, 2014
Car prowling throughout Spruce Grove
RCMP in Spruce Grove/Stony Plain would like to remind residents about the importance of ensuring vehicles are locked with valuables removed when parked. With the advent of warmer weather, police are dealing with more opportunistic prowlers rummaging through unlocked vehicles. In particular, the Spruce Grove neighborhoods of Harvest Ridge and Spruce Village (West of Jennifer Heil Way) have been hardest hit. There have been approximately 18 thefts from vehicles in these areas over the past few weeks. In several, garage door openers have been stolen. In these instances, it is imperative that homeowners re-program their garage door openers, to prevent further criminal activity.
On April 28, 2014 the Innisfail RCMP with assistance from the RCMP Auto Theft Unit, Red Deer Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) and traffic control by Red Deer County Patrol, executed a search warrant on a rural property east of Innisfail. As a result one male was arrested at the location. The search was completed and numerous stolen items were seized and including a vehicle, two dirt bikes, drugs, and multiple weapons including a prohibited firearm.
While the search warrant was being executed, the subject who rents the shop was located and subsequently arrested in Penhold, Alberta. His vehicle was seized at the time and inside was two large dogs, that were safely removed from the vehicle by Animal Control Officers. A subsequent search of that vehicle revealed a loaded .22 caliber handgun along with a quantity of cocaine and stolen property.
As a result of the second arrest, a search warrant was sought and granted for a residence located at 1221 Lucina Street, Penhold, Alberta. This search was completed by Innisfail RCMP members with assistance from members of the Red Deer City RCMP Detachment. The execution of the this second warrant lead to the seizure of loaded firearms, weapons, and stolen property.
William Thomas Moore (aka William Thomas AUSTIN), a 33 year old male from Penhold, Alberta is facing 17 criminal charges including possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, Possession of Stolen Property over $5000 and multiple weapons charges. He was remanded to custody with a court appearance in Red Deer, Alberta on May 5, 2014.
Greg Montague, a 33 year old Red Deer man, is facing 8 charges including possession of stolen property and weapons offences. A bail hearing was held, and he was released on $1500 Cash bail. He is to attend court on May 13, 2014 in Red Deer, Alberta.
Red Deerians will see yet another sign of spring as RCMP bike patrols hit the streets yesterday for the first time this season. The three-person Community Response Unit (CRU) was established several years ago to create a more visible and consistent presence downtown and in city parks.
“CRU members are more accessible to the public when we’re on foot or on bikes and that allows us to speak with citizens more easily,” says Corporal Sarah Knelsen, RCMP CRU supervisor. “Police officers on bike patrols also act as a proactive presence to deter criminal and antisocial activity.”
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“As well as being a presence in the downtown, CRU members on bikes have the flexibility to move quickly through the parks and trails,” Knelsen says. “During the peak seasons for parks use, we are there to support Parks Bylaw Officers in keeping the parks safe and clean for the enjoyment of all citizens.”
CRU performs bike patrols in the downtown and in city parks through late spring, summer and early fall. These RCMP members liaise with other RCMP units, write tickets, make arrests and lay charges as necessary.
At approximately 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2014, a man entered the Scotiabank located in the 200 block of 61 Ave. S.W. The man was in possession of a replica handgun. He approached a teller, demanding money be placed inside of a duffle bag and was provided with an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the bank.
No one was injured as a result of the robbery.
With the assistance of HAWCS, CPS members were able to locate the suspect.
Matthew Thomas ZYLLA, 19, of Grand Prairie, is charged with one count of robbery and one count of using a replica firearm during the commission of an indictable offence.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit at 403-428-8787 or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
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