Man dies in Cochrane after falling from ladder
LRPS charge man in connection with stolen trucks
Edmonton south side homicide
Man assaulted in NW Calgary
Violent assault in SW Calgary
Driver charged in fatal Edmonton pedestrian collision
Wood Buffalo RCMP make two drug busts
Multiple firearms seizures at southern Alberta ports of entry
Red Deer semi fire
Two men caught in St. Albert school break in
Theft of tires in Cochrane
Multi-vehicle collision in Strathcona County
Truck vs mobility scooter collision in Leduc
Classic car recovered
Spike of Edmonton garage break and enters
EPS Victim Services Unit celebrates 35 years
LRPS charge man in connection with stolen trucks
Edmonton south side homicide
Man assaulted in NW Calgary
Violent assault in SW Calgary
Driver charged in fatal Edmonton pedestrian collision
Wood Buffalo RCMP make two drug busts
Multiple firearms seizures at southern Alberta ports of entry
Red Deer semi fire
Two men caught in St. Albert school break in
Theft of tires in Cochrane
Multi-vehicle collision in Strathcona County
Truck vs mobility scooter collision in Leduc
Classic car recovered
Spike of Edmonton garage break and enters
EPS Victim Services Unit celebrates 35 years
Fundraising scam in Grande Prairie
Suspicious person investigation leads to multiple charges
Single vehicle MVC near Morinville
July 18th, 2014 at 12:50 pm Cochrane RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a 51 year old male who fell off a ladder at Cochrane Crescent. Upon arrival police were able to determine that the victim was at a friends home and had been assisting with roof repairs over the last week. The victim was in the process of climbing a ladder onto the roof when he fell. The victim was taken to the Foothills Medical Centre by ambulance where he later died from his injuries. Fatigue from the previous weeks work on the roof may have contributed to the accident. No charges are forthcoming from this incident.
LRPS charge man in connection with stolen trucks
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged 48-year-old man with multiple counts of possession of stolen property in connection with the theft of Ford trucks in June and July.
In late June and July police responded to a number of thefts involving Ford F350 trucks. Following an investigation by members of the Priority Crimes Unit a male suspect was subsequently identified. On July 21, 2014 police located and arrested the male without incident.
Edmonton south side homicide
Detectives asking witnesses to turn in video of incident
The autopsy on the man who was shot and died on Sunday, July 20, 2014, has been completed. The Medical Examiner completed the autopsy Tuesday afternoon, and it has been determined that Alor Arop Deng, 27 died from gunshot wounds. The death has now been deemed a homicide and detectives continue to investigate.
The EPS is asking witnesses to come forward with information, especially those who may have captured the incident on their mobile phone video camera at the scene.
“We have information that several people used their mobile phones to videotape what happened at the scene that morning,” says Staff Sgt. Brad Goeson of Homicide Section. “We want those individuals to do the right thing, and come forward to police with information.”
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday the EPS received a report of a shooting in the area of 104 Street and 81 Avenue. The man who was shot, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
Violent assault in SW Calgary
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a man responsible for an unprovoked violent assault over the weekend.
At approximately 2 a.m., on Sunday, July 20, 2014, a 25-year-old man was with his friends in the 200 block of 12 Avenue S.W., when he was approached and punched in the face by an unknown man.
The victim and the suspect did not know one another, nor did they have a prior dispute. In this case, it is believed the assault was motiveless and perhaps a case of mistaken identity.
The victim was taken to a local hospital by his friends, where police were called. He sustained serious injuries to his face which required surgery.
The suspect left the area with a female. He is described as approximately 27 to 30 years old, 5’9” tall, 200 to 220 pounds, with a muscular build. He had short, almost balding reddish brown hair, and a two-to-three-inch reddish brown beard. He was wearing a tight white T-shirt.
The woman was approximately 5’6” tall, 115 pounds, with long dark hair and tanned skin. She was wearing a black shirt.
Several others were also present during the assault.
Classic car recovered
The Calgary Police Service Auto Theft Unit, with assistance from the RCMP Southern Alberta Auto Theft Unit, has recovered a classic car stolen from its longtime owner. The 1962 Chevrolet Convertible Corvette was recovered from a DeWinton-area acreage this afternoon. It is currently being taken to the CPS forensics bay for further testing, but will be returned to its 73-year-old owner as soon as possible.
No charges have been laid in connection with the theft, however, the investigation is continuing.
Investigators received tips from the public that led them to the acreage and the stolen car.
Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. Tips from the public were instrumental in being able to recover this rare vehicle.
Bike/backpack bandits suspected in spike of Edmonton garage break and enters
The Edmonton Police Service is warning residents in northeast Edmonton to lock their garages and report suspicious persons loitering in alleyways after a recent spike in break and enters.
Over the last two months, there have been 44 break and enters in the Montrose / Highland / Bellevue area, and 24 of those incidents were to garages. For the same time period in 2013, there were 26, and nine of those were to garages. Last week, there were nine break-ins to private garages, and three of those were on the same day within a few blocks of each other. All the incidents reportedly occurred overnight and many involve unlocked garage side doors.
The thieves are stealing small items such as tools, equipment, personal electronics, and bikes, but are often leaving larger more expensive items behind. Thieves are also rummaging through unlocked vehicles that are parked within garages and taking whatever they can carry out, including loose change.
“We’ve seen this before, and believe there may be several individuals involved, who may be travelling on bikes and wearing backpacks to carry the stolen property,” says Const. Keith Pitzel with EPS Northeast Division. “These are crimes of opportunity, and these thieves are looking for unlocked doors. Once inside your garage or house, they look for small valuables that can easily fit into their backpack, then they carry it off quickly with no one being the wiser.”
Suspicious person investigation leads to multiple charges
Single vehicle MVC near Morinville
Man dies in Cochrane after falling from ladder
LRPS charge man in connection with stolen trucks
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged 48-year-old man with multiple counts of possession of stolen property in connection with the theft of Ford trucks in June and July.
In late June and July police responded to a number of thefts involving Ford F350 trucks. Following an investigation by members of the Priority Crimes Unit a male suspect was subsequently identified. On July 21, 2014 police located and arrested the male without incident.
Richard John Dewar, 48, of Lethbridge, is charged with three counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000 (trucks), two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000 (license plates) and one count of driving while disqualified.
Dewar is scheduled to appear in court August 8.
Dewar is scheduled to appear in court August 8.
Investigation into the matter is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.
Detectives asking witnesses to turn in video of incident
The autopsy on the man who was shot and died on Sunday, July 20, 2014, has been completed. The Medical Examiner completed the autopsy Tuesday afternoon, and it has been determined that Alor Arop Deng, 27 died from gunshot wounds. The death has now been deemed a homicide and detectives continue to investigate.
The EPS is asking witnesses to come forward with information, especially those who may have captured the incident on their mobile phone video camera at the scene.
“We have information that several people used their mobile phones to videotape what happened at the scene that morning,” says Staff Sgt. Brad Goeson of Homicide Section. “We want those individuals to do the right thing, and come forward to police with information.”
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday the EPS received a report of a shooting in the area of 104 Street and 81 Avenue. The man who was shot, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
Man assaulted in NW Calgary
The Calgary Police Service is investigating an assault that occurred outside a northwest home and left a man with several injuries.
At approximately 5:45 am on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, a man was leaving for work in the 9900 block of Hidden Valley Drive N.W., when it’s alleged he was approached by a man with a gun. The gunman attempted to force the victim back into his home, however, the victim resisted. Several other men, who also had guns, jumped into the fray and all four began to assault the victim.
After a short struggle, the victim was able to break free and run from the offenders. The four men ran in the opposite direction, fleeing in a light-coloured car.
The suspects in this case are described as black men in their late 20s or early 30s.
The victim in this case is not being co-operative with investigators, however, it is believed others in the neighbourhood may have seen or heard the commotion. This is not believed to be a random incident.
The victim in this case is not being co-operative with investigators, however, it is believed others in the neighbourhood may have seen or heard the commotion. This is not believed to be a random incident.
Violent assault in SW Calgary
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a man responsible for an unprovoked violent assault over the weekend.
At approximately 2 a.m., on Sunday, July 20, 2014, a 25-year-old man was with his friends in the 200 block of 12 Avenue S.W., when he was approached and punched in the face by an unknown man.
The victim and the suspect did not know one another, nor did they have a prior dispute. In this case, it is believed the assault was motiveless and perhaps a case of mistaken identity.
The victim was taken to a local hospital by his friends, where police were called. He sustained serious injuries to his face which required surgery.
The suspect left the area with a female. He is described as approximately 27 to 30 years old, 5’9” tall, 200 to 220 pounds, with a muscular build. He had short, almost balding reddish brown hair, and a two-to-three-inch reddish brown beard. He was wearing a tight white T-shirt.
The woman was approximately 5’6” tall, 115 pounds, with long dark hair and tanned skin. She was wearing a black shirt.
Several others were also present during the assault.
Driver charged in fatal Edmonton pedestrian collision
The Edmonton Police Service Major Collision Investigation Section has completed their investigation into a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in a crosswalk in west Edmonton in late May.
Bradley Nordell, 42, has been charged with careless driving and failing to yield to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.
Background:
At approximately 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014, a 73-year-old female had entered a marked crosswalk and was crossing the merge lane from the south to the north curb adjacent to the 95 Avenue and 170 Street intersection. A Toyota Tundra traveling eastbound on 95 Avenue turned right into the merge lane that connects to southbound 170 Street, and struck the female as she was crossing. EMS treated and transported the woman to hospital in serious condition. The woman succumbed to her injuries and passed away during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 1, 2014. The 42-year-old male driver of the truck did not report any injuries. The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit was called in to investigate the fatal pedestrian collision. This was Edmonton’s third pedestrian fatality and 10th traffic fatality for 2014.
Wood Buffalo RCMP make two drug busts
As part of the 2014/2015 Annual Performance Plan, Wood Buffalo RCMP officers continue to regularly seize drugs and lay charges in regards to drug offences.
On July 21, 2014 while conducting a traffic stop, general duty RCMP officers commenced a drug investigation after a strong odour of marihuana was detected coming from the vehicle. As a result of the investigation, approximately 5 grams of MDMA, 1.5 grams of cocaine and 1 gram of marihuana was seized. Charges are pending in this matter, and the investigation continues.
Then again, on July 22, 2014, general duty RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop in the downtown area of Fort McMurray. The traffic stop led officers into a drug investigation where 45 grams of cocaine, 2.3 grams of heroin, and 2.6 grams of marihuana were seized along with approximately $5500.00 in Canadian Currency. Alex Nugusse (21) of Edmonton has been charged with 2 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and 2 counts of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Nugusse has also been charged under the Criminal Code with failing to comply with his conditions and possession of property obtained by crime. Nugusse remains in custody and is to appear in court on July 29, 2014.
The Wood Buffalo RCMP continues to ensure that our community is safe and remove drugs from our streets.
Multiple firearms seizures at southern Alberta ports of entry
On July 18, 2014, Michael James Littlehorn, 60, of Golden, Colorado, attempted to enter Canada at the port of Chief Mountain. He is facing two Customs Act charges for failing to declare a .357 revolver and two speed loaders each containing 12 rounds of ammunition. Littlehorn was released on recognizance until his first court appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court on October 15, 2014.
On July 19, 2014, Clint Corey Not Afraid, 24, of Fort Smith, Montana, attempted to enter Canada at the port of Coutts. He is facing two Customs Act charges for failing to declare a .357 revolver. He has been remanded until his next court appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court on July 25, 2014.
On July 20, 2014, Daniel E. Helton, 51, of Goshen, Ohio, attempted to enter Canada at the port of Carway. He is facing two Customs Act charges and two Criminal Code charges for failing to declare a loaded .40 calibre pistol. Helton was released on recognizance until his first court appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court on October 15, 2014.
Quick Facts:
Police were dispatched at 7:25 pm to a semi on fire on Highway 2 south of the 32 Street overpass in Red Deer. The semi experienced a mechanical failure while travelling on Highway 2. It was carrying ammonium nitrate, a flammable liquid. The Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire.
Two men caught in St. Albert school break in
Two 18 year old men will be facing charges of Break and Enter, Possession of Stolen Property and Possession of a Controlled Substance resulting from a Break and Enter to Leo Nickerson School in St. Albert, Alberta on July 14, 2014.
On Monday, July 14, 2014, at approximately 6:30 pm a vigilante resident asked for RCMP attendance as there were 2 men acting very suspicious behind Leo Nickerson School. Shortly thereafter, she called the RCMP again as the 2 men were now walking away from the school carrying a large, heavy garbage bag. Unfortunately, patrols by the police failed to locate the 2 suspects.
The subsequent investigation showed that Leo Nickerson School had been broken into and 4 mini Mac Computers had been stolen.
On Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at approximately 4:45 p.m., another alert resident of St. Albert reported 2 suspicious men near a parked car behind Vital Grandin School in St. Albert, Alberta. Immediate attendance by the RCMP resulted in the arrest of the two 18 year old men for Possession of a Controlled Substance. The RCMP General Duty officers then conducted a thorough investigation that resulted in the recovery of the 4 Mac Computers that had been stolen from Leo Nickerson the day before.
This investigation is continuing and charges are pending against the two suspects. One of the suspects is a St. Albert resident and the other suspect, a former St. Albert resident, now resides in Edmonton. As charges are still being processed, the names of the accused men cannot be released at this time.
Theft of tires in Cochrane
Cochrane RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating unknown subject(s) that stole 8 tires from a local business this past week.
Sometime between Tuesday July 15 and Thursday July 17, 8 tires worth in excess of $3000 dollars were removed from Fenton Automotive's secured yard. The tires are unique in that they are quite large and heavy with an aggressive tread pattern. The tires are described as follows;
4 x Dick Cepek F-C II Size LT325/50R20E
4 x Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Size LT325/50R20E
If you or anyone you know has any information in regards to this incident, RCMP are asking you contact Cochrane RCMP at (403)851-2211 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Multi-vehicle collision in Strathcona County
On July 23 at approximately 4:00 pm Strathcona County RCMP and Strathcona County Emergency Services responded to a multi vehicle collision in the construction zone area of Anthony Henday Drive (Hwy 216) just south of Yellowhead Highway in Strathcona County. Four vehicles were involved in the collision and a fifth vehicle was damaged by debris.
A 1995 Mack 600 gravel truck and a 2009 Toyota Corolla were both traveling north bound on Anthony Henday Dr, when the Mack truck rear ended the Corolla, causing it to strike the cement median. The Corolla then spun around and struck another north bound vehicle, a 2010 GMC Sierra, pushing it into another lane where the Sierra was then also struck by the Mack truck. Before coming to a stop the Corolla also struck a north bound 2014 Infinity QX50.
A 2004 Pontiac Mose mini van sustained minor damage from flying debris but was not actually involved in the collision.
The Corolla, Sierra and Mack truck all sustained extensive damage, while the Infinity sustained minor damage.
The driver of the Toyota Corolla, a 55 yr old male from Edmonton and the driver of the GMC Sierra, a 23 year old male from Kelowna, were both taken by ambulance to local hospitals with minor injuries.
The drivers of the Mack truck and the Infinity were not injured.
Speed, drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision.
The north bound lanes of Anthony Henday Dr were closed for approximately 2 hours while Strathcona County RCMP Traffic Services investigated the collision. The lanes were re-opened at approximately 6:00 p.m.
The investigation continues and charges are pending.
The Strathcona County RCMP and it's traffic safety partners would like to remind motorists to obey traffic laws, slow down and not "RIP" through construction zones. Reduced speed limits in construction zones are in effect whether or not there are workers present, as hazards may still exist. Even if it seems there is no activity in a construction zone, there may be other less obvious hazards such as loose gravel chips and uneven pavement, sharp shoulders and removed guardrails or medians. All these hazards can be dangerous.
The RCMP also wishes to remind motorists that we respond to many collisions in Strathcona County in which there is unnecessary property damage, injury and tragic loss of life due to speeding and other driving offences. By increasing our public education and enforcement efforts, the RCMP aims to make our roadways safer for everyone. Don't RIP through construction zones.
Truck vs mobility scooter collision in Leduc
At approximately 3:40 PM on Tuesday July 22nd, 2014 Leduc RCMP and Ambulance Services were dispatched to the scene of a collision between a Dodge Ram truck and a mobility scooter. An elderly 74 year old female who was in the scooter was taken to University Of Alberta hospital in stable condition by ground ambulance. She sustained injuries to her head. The male driver of the Dodge Ram was in his 50s and was unhurt.
The incident occurred at the entrance to the 50th Street Tim Horton's in central Leduc.
"As it is summertime, we see an increase in bicycles, scooters, skateboarders and pedestrians on roads and sidewalks" Notes Cst. Celms "I encourage all drivers to be mindful of their surroundings when making turns or opening vehicle doors."
A collision analyst was on scene to assist with the investigation. 50th Street traffic was limited to one lane, and has since re-opened. Charges are not expected at this time.
Alcohol or drugs are not considered a factor in this collision.
The Edmonton Police Service Major Collision Investigation Section has completed their investigation into a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in a crosswalk in west Edmonton in late May.
Bradley Nordell, 42, has been charged with careless driving and failing to yield to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.
Background:
At approximately 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014, a 73-year-old female had entered a marked crosswalk and was crossing the merge lane from the south to the north curb adjacent to the 95 Avenue and 170 Street intersection. A Toyota Tundra traveling eastbound on 95 Avenue turned right into the merge lane that connects to southbound 170 Street, and struck the female as she was crossing. EMS treated and transported the woman to hospital in serious condition. The woman succumbed to her injuries and passed away during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 1, 2014. The 42-year-old male driver of the truck did not report any injuries. The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit was called in to investigate the fatal pedestrian collision. This was Edmonton’s third pedestrian fatality and 10th traffic fatality for 2014.
As part of the 2014/2015 Annual Performance Plan, Wood Buffalo RCMP officers continue to regularly seize drugs and lay charges in regards to drug offences.
On July 21, 2014 while conducting a traffic stop, general duty RCMP officers commenced a drug investigation after a strong odour of marihuana was detected coming from the vehicle. As a result of the investigation, approximately 5 grams of MDMA, 1.5 grams of cocaine and 1 gram of marihuana was seized. Charges are pending in this matter, and the investigation continues.
Then again, on July 22, 2014, general duty RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop in the downtown area of Fort McMurray. The traffic stop led officers into a drug investigation where 45 grams of cocaine, 2.3 grams of heroin, and 2.6 grams of marihuana were seized along with approximately $5500.00 in Canadian Currency. Alex Nugusse (21) of Edmonton has been charged with 2 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and 2 counts of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Nugusse has also been charged under the Criminal Code with failing to comply with his conditions and possession of property obtained by crime. Nugusse remains in custody and is to appear in court on July 29, 2014.
The Wood Buffalo RCMP continues to ensure that our community is safe and remove drugs from our streets.
Multiple firearms seizures at southern Alberta ports of entry
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Criminal Investigations Unit has laid a total of 24 charges against five individuals in separate seizures at the ports of Coutts, Carway and Chief Mountain in Southern Alberta.
On July 14, 2014, Donald Lloyd Hardinger, 49, of Vernal, Utah was arrested by CBSA officers after they seized the following seven firearms from his travel trailer: two non-restricted shotguns, three non-restricted rifles, one restricted semi-automatic rifle; and one restricted handgun, which was fully loaded. Hardinger was released on $6,000 recognizance until his first court appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court on September 9, 2014.
On July 16, 2014, Christopher Michael Grosstephan, 33, of Colonial Beach, Virginia, was arrested by CBSA officers after they seized the following five firearms from his van: two non-restricted rifles; two restricted handguns; and one prohibited semi-automatic pistol, which was fully loaded and located next to the driver’s seat. Grosstephan was released on $6,000 recognizance until his first court appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court on September 11, 2014.
On July 14, 2014, Donald Lloyd Hardinger, 49, of Vernal, Utah was arrested by CBSA officers after they seized the following seven firearms from his travel trailer: two non-restricted shotguns, three non-restricted rifles, one restricted semi-automatic rifle; and one restricted handgun, which was fully loaded. Hardinger was released on $6,000 recognizance until his first court appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court on September 9, 2014.
On July 16, 2014, Christopher Michael Grosstephan, 33, of Colonial Beach, Virginia, was arrested by CBSA officers after they seized the following five firearms from his van: two non-restricted rifles; two restricted handguns; and one prohibited semi-automatic pistol, which was fully loaded and located next to the driver’s seat. Grosstephan was released on $6,000 recognizance until his first court appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court on September 11, 2014.
On July 18, 2014, Michael James Littlehorn, 60, of Golden, Colorado, attempted to enter Canada at the port of Chief Mountain. He is facing two Customs Act charges for failing to declare a .357 revolver and two speed loaders each containing 12 rounds of ammunition. Littlehorn was released on recognizance until his first court appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court on October 15, 2014.
On July 19, 2014, Clint Corey Not Afraid, 24, of Fort Smith, Montana, attempted to enter Canada at the port of Coutts. He is facing two Customs Act charges for failing to declare a .357 revolver. He has been remanded until his next court appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court on July 25, 2014.
On July 20, 2014, Daniel E. Helton, 51, of Goshen, Ohio, attempted to enter Canada at the port of Carway. He is facing two Customs Act charges and two Criminal Code charges for failing to declare a loaded .40 calibre pistol. Helton was released on recognizance until his first court appearance in Lethbridge Provincial Court on October 15, 2014.
Quick Facts:
- Officers in Southern Alberta have seized 33 undeclared firearms so far in 2014 – 16 of which have been seized in July.
- The CBSA advises travellers that they are required to declare all goods they are bringing into Canada, including any firearms and weapons in their possession.
- Canadian residents and non-residents importing firearms and weapons into Canada must declare them and meet all licensing and registration requirements under the Firearms Act.
- Failure to declare goods, including firearms, and other Customs Act contraventions may lead to prosecution in a court of law.
“CBSA officers in the Prairie Region are relentless in their efforts to intercept firearms from being smuggled into Canada. Our goal will continue to be to target and disrupt smugglers in order to provide security to Canadians and to prevent these firearms from ending up in criminal hands.” - Kim Scoville, Acting Regional Director General, CBSA Prairie RegionRed Deer semi fire
Police were dispatched at 7:25 pm to a semi on fire on Highway 2 south of the 32 Street overpass in Red Deer. The semi experienced a mechanical failure while travelling on Highway 2. It was carrying ammonium nitrate, a flammable liquid. The Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire.
Two men caught in St. Albert school break in
Two 18 year old men will be facing charges of Break and Enter, Possession of Stolen Property and Possession of a Controlled Substance resulting from a Break and Enter to Leo Nickerson School in St. Albert, Alberta on July 14, 2014.
On Monday, July 14, 2014, at approximately 6:30 pm a vigilante resident asked for RCMP attendance as there were 2 men acting very suspicious behind Leo Nickerson School. Shortly thereafter, she called the RCMP again as the 2 men were now walking away from the school carrying a large, heavy garbage bag. Unfortunately, patrols by the police failed to locate the 2 suspects.
The subsequent investigation showed that Leo Nickerson School had been broken into and 4 mini Mac Computers had been stolen.
On Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at approximately 4:45 p.m., another alert resident of St. Albert reported 2 suspicious men near a parked car behind Vital Grandin School in St. Albert, Alberta. Immediate attendance by the RCMP resulted in the arrest of the two 18 year old men for Possession of a Controlled Substance. The RCMP General Duty officers then conducted a thorough investigation that resulted in the recovery of the 4 Mac Computers that had been stolen from Leo Nickerson the day before.
This investigation is continuing and charges are pending against the two suspects. One of the suspects is a St. Albert resident and the other suspect, a former St. Albert resident, now resides in Edmonton. As charges are still being processed, the names of the accused men cannot be released at this time.
Theft of tires in Cochrane
Cochrane RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating unknown subject(s) that stole 8 tires from a local business this past week.
Sometime between Tuesday July 15 and Thursday July 17, 8 tires worth in excess of $3000 dollars were removed from Fenton Automotive's secured yard. The tires are unique in that they are quite large and heavy with an aggressive tread pattern. The tires are described as follows;
4 x Dick Cepek F-C II Size LT325/50R20E
4 x Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ Size LT325/50R20E
If you or anyone you know has any information in regards to this incident, RCMP are asking you contact Cochrane RCMP at (403)851-2211 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Multi-vehicle collision in Strathcona County
On July 23 at approximately 4:00 pm Strathcona County RCMP and Strathcona County Emergency Services responded to a multi vehicle collision in the construction zone area of Anthony Henday Drive (Hwy 216) just south of Yellowhead Highway in Strathcona County. Four vehicles were involved in the collision and a fifth vehicle was damaged by debris.
A 1995 Mack 600 gravel truck and a 2009 Toyota Corolla were both traveling north bound on Anthony Henday Dr, when the Mack truck rear ended the Corolla, causing it to strike the cement median. The Corolla then spun around and struck another north bound vehicle, a 2010 GMC Sierra, pushing it into another lane where the Sierra was then also struck by the Mack truck. Before coming to a stop the Corolla also struck a north bound 2014 Infinity QX50.
A 2004 Pontiac Mose mini van sustained minor damage from flying debris but was not actually involved in the collision.
The Corolla, Sierra and Mack truck all sustained extensive damage, while the Infinity sustained minor damage.
The driver of the Toyota Corolla, a 55 yr old male from Edmonton and the driver of the GMC Sierra, a 23 year old male from Kelowna, were both taken by ambulance to local hospitals with minor injuries.
The drivers of the Mack truck and the Infinity were not injured.
Speed, drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision.
The north bound lanes of Anthony Henday Dr were closed for approximately 2 hours while Strathcona County RCMP Traffic Services investigated the collision. The lanes were re-opened at approximately 6:00 p.m.
The investigation continues and charges are pending.
The Strathcona County RCMP and it's traffic safety partners would like to remind motorists to obey traffic laws, slow down and not "RIP" through construction zones. Reduced speed limits in construction zones are in effect whether or not there are workers present, as hazards may still exist. Even if it seems there is no activity in a construction zone, there may be other less obvious hazards such as loose gravel chips and uneven pavement, sharp shoulders and removed guardrails or medians. All these hazards can be dangerous.
The RCMP also wishes to remind motorists that we respond to many collisions in Strathcona County in which there is unnecessary property damage, injury and tragic loss of life due to speeding and other driving offences. By increasing our public education and enforcement efforts, the RCMP aims to make our roadways safer for everyone. Don't RIP through construction zones.
Truck vs mobility scooter collision in Leduc
At approximately 3:40 PM on Tuesday July 22nd, 2014 Leduc RCMP and Ambulance Services were dispatched to the scene of a collision between a Dodge Ram truck and a mobility scooter. An elderly 74 year old female who was in the scooter was taken to University Of Alberta hospital in stable condition by ground ambulance. She sustained injuries to her head. The male driver of the Dodge Ram was in his 50s and was unhurt.
The incident occurred at the entrance to the 50th Street Tim Horton's in central Leduc.
"As it is summertime, we see an increase in bicycles, scooters, skateboarders and pedestrians on roads and sidewalks" Notes Cst. Celms "I encourage all drivers to be mindful of their surroundings when making turns or opening vehicle doors."
A collision analyst was on scene to assist with the investigation. 50th Street traffic was limited to one lane, and has since re-opened. Charges are not expected at this time.
Alcohol or drugs are not considered a factor in this collision.
Classic car recovered
The Calgary Police Service Auto Theft Unit, with assistance from the RCMP Southern Alberta Auto Theft Unit, has recovered a classic car stolen from its longtime owner. The 1962 Chevrolet Convertible Corvette was recovered from a DeWinton-area acreage this afternoon. It is currently being taken to the CPS forensics bay for further testing, but will be returned to its 73-year-old owner as soon as possible.
No charges have been laid in connection with the theft, however, the investigation is continuing.
Investigators received tips from the public that led them to the acreage and the stolen car.
Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. Tips from the public were instrumental in being able to recover this rare vehicle.
The Edmonton Police Service is warning residents in northeast Edmonton to lock their garages and report suspicious persons loitering in alleyways after a recent spike in break and enters.
Over the last two months, there have been 44 break and enters in the Montrose / Highland / Bellevue area, and 24 of those incidents were to garages. For the same time period in 2013, there were 26, and nine of those were to garages. Last week, there were nine break-ins to private garages, and three of those were on the same day within a few blocks of each other. All the incidents reportedly occurred overnight and many involve unlocked garage side doors.
The thieves are stealing small items such as tools, equipment, personal electronics, and bikes, but are often leaving larger more expensive items behind. Thieves are also rummaging through unlocked vehicles that are parked within garages and taking whatever they can carry out, including loose change.
“We’ve seen this before, and believe there may be several individuals involved, who may be travelling on bikes and wearing backpacks to carry the stolen property,” says Const. Keith Pitzel with EPS Northeast Division. “These are crimes of opportunity, and these thieves are looking for unlocked doors. Once inside your garage or house, they look for small valuables that can easily fit into their backpack, then they carry it off quickly with no one being the wiser.”
To commemorate the Edmonton Police Service Victim Services Unit celebrating 35 years of service to the community, Councillor Mike Nickel proclaimed Wednesday, July 23, 2014, as “Victim Services Day” in Edmonton.
"We’re proud of the valuable services that are provided by the dedicated staff and volunteers of our Victim Services Unit," said Acting Staff Sgt. Aubrey Zalaski.
"Victims of all ages, and from all walks of life, receive compassionate support, referrals and information from Victim Services volunteers," noted Zalaski. He went on to explain that the unit is prepared to deal with a wide variety of scenarios. "Our advocates receive intense training in a variety of areas: from how to deal with grief and issues around suicide, sudden death, to domestic violence, elder abuse, and all manner of trauma," he continued.
VSU volunteers are highly trained, and they are dedicated to helping victims in whatever way they can. The EPS VSU was established 35 years ago, and its services are available 24/7. Advocates, who are thoroughly screened, and undergo a vigorous security check, must complete 46 hours of basic training to attain Advocate Training certification from the Alberta Solicitor General. The training covers 31 topics, including: Hate Crimes, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, and dealing with grief.
Two recent and significant police incidents that VSU assisted with were the HUB Mall shootings and the Loblaws warehouse stabbings.
In 2013, volunteers donated 25,643 hours of service.
Fundraising scam in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie RCMP are advising the public of a scam that has been recently reported to be occurring in the Grande Prairie area. Yesterday RCMP received a call from a member of the public stating that they had a male come to there door fundraising for Hockey Alberta which they thought to be suspicious. The RCMP has contacted Hockey Alberta and confirmed that Hockey Alberta does not have anyone fundraising door to door in Grande Prairie at this time.
RCMP is asking the public that they see anyone matching this description attempting to collect money for Hockey Alberta to please call Grande Prairie RCMP 780-830-5701.
On July 22, 2014 at approximately 1:30 pm the RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious person in the area of Range Road 65 and Highway 43 near Grande Prairie. Police attended the area and were able to locate the suspect due to the detailed description provided by the caller.
The suspect allegedly attempted to avoid arrest leading to a short foot chase and altercation between the male and police before being taken into custody . No injuries were sustained during this altercation.
Police also recovered a stolen vehicle nearby which they believe to be linked to the suspect after further investigation.
Tyrone Vaughn WIEBE 20 yrs old from Grande Prairie is facing 11 criminal code charges which include:
- Assaulting a police officer x2 Sec 270 cc
- Escape lawful custody Sec 145 cc
- Resist arrest x2 Sec 129 cc
- Fraud Sec 403 cc
- Possession stolen property x4 Sec 355 cc
- Mischief Sec 430 cc
On July, 22 2014 at 11:40 am members of the Morinville RCMP detachment were called to a single vehicle collision on Highway 44 near Township Road 552. The vehicle was traveling north on Highway 44, went off the road into the east ditch rolled. There were three occupants in the vehicle. The driver and rear passenger were both ejected from the vehicle. All three vehicle occupants were taken to Edmonton area hospitals and treated for non life threatening injuries. The investigation in ongoing, alcohol was not a factor in the collision. The investigation in ongoing.
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