Missing 14 year old Beaverlodge girl FOUND
Two die at Sebee Dam
Man drowns in Lower Kananaskis Lake
Red Deer man charged with sexual assault
Two armed robberies in Grande Prairie
Calgary grow-op busted
EPS charged for alleged assault
Stony Plain duo faces drugs and weapon charges
Missing 14 year old Beaverlodge girl FOUND
Update July 16: Beaverlodge RCMP would like to advise that the missing 14 year old female was located unharmed at approximately 3:45 pm yesterday afternoon.
On July 13, 2014 at approximately 4:30 pm Canmore RCMP received a complaint of a missing swimmer in the Bow River east of the Sebee Dam. The investigation determined the incident occurred in the Cochrane detachment area. The Cochrane detatchment took over the investigation. It was discovered that hree males ages 26, 22 and 17, all of Calgary, had all agreed to swim across the dam to an area where they could cliff jump into the Bow River.
The males entered the water and began to experience difficulty, and in distress all three went under the water. The 17 year old male managed to return to shore while the other two remained in the water. The 22 year old surfaced and was removed from the water. He was unresponsive and transported by air Ambulance to hospital where he later succumbed to his injury.
On July 15, 2014 at approximately 11:30 am Cochrane RCMP confirmed the recovery of the body of 26 year old Christopher Guthrie.
Cochrane RCMP warn people the use of this area is prohibited and any users found in the area may be prosecuted for Trespass or other local and Provincial laws. Cochrane Victim Services continues to provide ongoing support to all families.
Man drowns in Lower Kananaskis Lake
Kananaskis, Alberta - On July 12, 2014 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Kananaskis RCMP officers were dispatched to a missing person complaint at the Lower Kananaskis Lake in Kananaskis, Alberta.
Officers where advised that somewhere around 12:00 p.m. a 65 year old man had set out to swim across the Lower Kananaskis Lake. When the man did not return family members reported him missing.
Alberta Tourism Parks and Recreation Public Safety Officer flying with an Alpine helicopter and Conservation officers utilizing vessels assisted in the search.
At 2:45 p.m. the body of a 65 year old man was recovered from the Lower Kananaskis Lake.
Red Deer man charged with sexual assault
After releasing information last week about a Red Deer man’s arrest for sexual assault at the Port O’ Call Safeway, Red Deer RCMP continued to investigate and were able to link several more sexual assault files to the same suspect. The suspect’s method involved approaching women in public places and grabbing or touching them in a sexual manner. The various incidents of sexual assault occurred between July 1 and 10 of this year.
23 year old Blaise Kambu-Ndengi has been charged with:
- Criminal Code 271 – Sexual assault X 4
- Criminal Code 354(1)(a) – Possession of stolen property over $5,000
Two armed robberies in Grande Prairie
Police believe that a robbery that occurred on July 6, 2014 at 2:35 a.m., could be connected to another which occurred on June 29, 2014 at 2:36 a.m..
On June 29, 2014 at 2:36 a.m. a lone male entered a convenience store located on the south west side of Grande Prairie in the Westpointe area. The male was brandishing a firearm and demanded money from the store employee. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash he then left the store and was last seen driving away in a dark coloured Ford pick up. The vehicle later recovered and had been reported stolen.
The suspect is described as having curly hair, wearing a red winter jacket, black gloves and a mask.
On July 6, 2014 at 2:35 a.m. at a convenience store located on 76 Avenue and Resources Road a lone male, whose face was partially covered, entered the business brandishing a firearm demanding money from the store clerk. The suspect was given the money and left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The male is described as:
Police believe that a robbery that occurred on July 6, 2014 at 2:35 a.m., could be connected to another which occurred on June 29, 2014 at 2:36 a.m..
On June 29, 2014 at 2:36 a.m. a lone male entered a convenience store located on the south west side of Grande Prairie in the Westpointe area. The male was brandishing a firearm and demanded money from the store employee. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash he then left the store and was last seen driving away in a dark coloured Ford pick up. The vehicle later recovered and had been reported stolen.
The suspect is described as having curly hair, wearing a red winter jacket, black gloves and a mask.
On July 6, 2014 at 2:35 a.m. at a convenience store located on 76 Avenue and Resources Road a lone male, whose face was partially covered, entered the business brandishing a firearm demanding money from the store clerk. The suspect was given the money and left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The male is described as:
- Caucasian
- height approximately 6'0"
- blue eyes
- curly hair
- and wearing white shoes, baggy clothes, dark pants and gloves.
More than 18 kilograms of marihuana was seized from a northeast Calgary grow-op as the result of a joint investigation between the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) and Calgary Police Service (CPS).
On July 9, members of ALERT’s Green Team executed a search warrant at a home in the Skyview neighbourhood in relation to a grow-op investigation. Inside the home investigators seized:
- 18.2 kilograms of dried marihuana;
- 12.4 grams of cocaine;
- 44 Oxycodone pills;
- Marihuana growing equipment.
The investigation was launched following a CPS traffic stop that occurred June 27th. Nearly a kilogram of dried marihuana was seized from vehicle after a woman was pulled over for speeding on Metis Trail. Further investigation led police to the Skyview home.
Report suspected marihuana grow-ops in your neighbourhood by contacting local police, and via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.crimestoppers.ab.ca
The Edmonton Police Service has charged a sworn member in relation to an alleged incident that took place on November 19, 2013.
A criminal charge was laid follow an investigation by the EPS Professional Standards Branch that was subsequently reviewed by Alberta Justice. The charges stems from a complaint that the officer used excessive and unlawful force on an individual during an arrest.
Const. Kelly Stel, a 13-year EPS member has been charged with assault pursuant to section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
The officer is currently assigned to Operational Support Division.
Stony Plain duo faces drugs and weapon charges
RCMP in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain were on the hunt to locate a suspect from a dangerous assault when they encountered a significant drug trafficking operation.
On June 23rd, a man was assaulted with a "stun gun" outside his Spruce Grove residence. It occurred about 11:00 am, and the assailants were not known to him. Since that time, police have been working to identify and arrest those responsible.
A warrant was issued for assault with a weapon (stun gun) and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose for 24 year old Braden Eric Foster of Spruce Grove in relation to this incident.
Upon entering a Spruce Grove home on July 4th to arrest Braden Foster, a quantity of drugs was observed. A subsequent warrant was obtained for this, and Braden Foster and 40 year old Julie Rae Titus of Spruce Grove are facing the following charges:
- possession for the purpose of trafficking, Schedule II- cannabis resin (hashish), approximately 200 grams
- possession for the purpose of trafficking, Schedule II- cannabis marihuana, approximately 150 grams
- possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I- cocaine, approximately 5 grams
- possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I- methamphetamine, approximately 1.5 grams
- possession of a controlled substance,Schedule I- Oxycodone, approximately 80 grams (7 pills)
- possession of property obtained by crime, under $5000 (Canadian currency)
- possession of a prohibited weapon (stun gun made to look like a cell phone)
Braden Foster was remanded into custody, and will make his first court appearance on September 17th, 2014. "The fact that Braden Foster is alleged to have committed a serious assault with a stun gun on a stranger, and then was found to be in possession of that stun gun, as well as drugs and paraphernalia supporting the drug trade, only reinforces that strong relationship between drugs and violence in our communities", states Staff Sergeant Bill Eubank. "We are pleased to have recovered the stun gun, and also dismantled the drug operation. The RCMP's overriding goal is to ensure safe homes and safe communities for Canadians. We believe that drug use and the criminality that surrounds it harms individuals and communities".
Since May 1st of this year, members of the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP Drug Section have completed 7 drug trafficking investigations resulting in 22 charges of Possession of Controlled Substances for the Purpose of Trafficking against 13 different individuals.
It's midnight- do you know where your children are?
RCMP in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain are concerned with a small percentage of youth wreaking havoc on our communities during the last two weeks.
Since school let out, police have responded to well over 30 incidents of vandalism and property damage. These include: mailboxes tipped over, playgrounds wrecked, fires deliberately set, and spray painting. These types of instances not only ruin our community, they also tie up police resources that could be better utilized dealing with actual emergency situations.
An open letter to the citizens of Spruce Grove and Stony Plain"
RCMP in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain are concerned with a small percentage of youth wreaking havoc on our communities during the last two weeks.
Since school let out, police have responded to well over 30 incidents of vandalism and property damage. These include: mailboxes tipped over, playgrounds wrecked, fires deliberately set, and spray painting. These types of instances not only ruin our community, they also tie up police resources that could be better utilized dealing with actual emergency situations.
Police are actively investigating, and have arrested several youth in relation to the fires and mailbox damages.
The vast majority of these incidents are occurring in the early morning hours, leaving many to wonder why these young people are roaming our streets throughout the night. While summer holidays means more freedom and a break from the routine associated with school, this should translate to evening Slurpee runs and dips in the pool to cool off, not committing criminal acts on public or private property.
The vast majority of these incidents are occurring in the early morning hours, leaving many to wonder why these young people are roaming our streets throughout the night. While summer holidays means more freedom and a break from the routine associated with school, this should translate to evening Slurpee runs and dips in the pool to cool off, not committing criminal acts on public or private property.
The community plays a pivotal role in crime prevention; in this instance, specifically by ensuring that youth are supervised and held accountable for their whereabouts and behaviors. This may include calling their children's friends' parents, to ensure that they are where they promised to be. Having once been young ourselves, and being parents, we realize that sometimes, just sometimes, kids may not be entirely truthful with their parents. The onus is on parents to monitor their activities, not police.
"RCMP believe that long-term prevention of youth crime can only be accomplished in partnership with the community. We work closely with local organizations and community services to ensure that young people who come into contact with the police, as either offenders or victims, receive the help they need to overcome challenges in their lives", states the Officer in Charge, Inspector Gary Graham.
Police realize out of the thousands of youth in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain, there is a literal handful committing these criminal acts. Let's work together to be a village and raise these children in a safe and productive community.
"RCMP believe that long-term prevention of youth crime can only be accomplished in partnership with the community. We work closely with local organizations and community services to ensure that young people who come into contact with the police, as either offenders or victims, receive the help they need to overcome challenges in their lives", states the Officer in Charge, Inspector Gary Graham.
Police realize out of the thousands of youth in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain, there is a literal handful committing these criminal acts. Let's work together to be a village and raise these children in a safe and productive community.
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