Three youths missing in the Peace River
Armed man arrested in Cochrane
Fatal MVC near Lac La Biche
Three Hills sexual assaults suspect sought caught
Missing blood python in Spruce Grove
Pincher Creek RCMP summary for the week of Aug. 11 - 17
Attempted liquor theft in Airdrie
Two arrested after ramming cruiser and fleeing RCMP
Mischief to Donnelly’s Town Office
Single MVC near Airdrie
4 arrested in Lethbridge on multiple charges
Edmonton hit and run suspect turns himself in
Pincher Creek RCMP summary for the week of Aug. 11 - 17
Attempted liquor theft in Airdrie
Two arrested after ramming cruiser and fleeing RCMP
Mischief to Donnelly’s Town Office
Single MVC near Airdrie
4 arrested in Lethbridge on multiple charges
Edmonton hit and run suspect turns himself in
Fort McMurray drug dealer busted
Red Deer teen Shaina Evans still missing
Red Deer RCMP have still not located 15 year old Shaina Evans, who was reported missing on June 27. She resides in the Red Deer area and is believed to still be in the area. RCMP continue to follow up on all leads and ask for continued public assistance to locate this missing girl.
Red Deer RCMP have still not located 15 year old Shaina Evans, who was reported missing on June 27. She resides in the Red Deer area and is believed to still be in the area. RCMP continue to follow up on all leads and ask for continued public assistance to locate this missing girl.
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Shaina Evans is described as:
- Aboriginal
- 5’5” tall
- 115 lbs
- Black hair
- Brown eyes
Fatal MVC near Nobleford
Picture Butte RCMP
On August 18, 2014 at approximately 1035 am. Picture Butte RCMP attended a 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 23 and Highway 519 near Nobleford, AB. Nobleford and Barons Fire Departments as well as Picture Butte Ambulance Service were on scene. The RCMP collision analyst was also on scene.
Picture Butte RCMP
On August 18, 2014 at approximately 1035 am. Picture Butte RCMP attended a 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 23 and Highway 519 near Nobleford, AB. Nobleford and Barons Fire Departments as well as Picture Butte Ambulance Service were on scene. The RCMP collision analyst was also on scene.
A northbound SUV was attempting to make a lefthand turn from Highway 23 onto Highway 519 westbound. Also in that intersection was a semi-truck attempting to turn east onto Highway 519. The SUV proceeded to turn left and was struck on the passenger side of the vehicle by a different southbound semi-truck. The 80 year old male driver of the SUV, was taken to Lethbridge Regional Hospital with undisclosed injuries. The 73 year old female passenger was also taken to Lethbridge Regional Hospital with serious injuries and later succumbed to her injuries.
Alcohol was not a factor in the collision. No charges have been laid at this time.
Alcohol was not a factor in the collision. No charges have been laid at this time.
Fort Vermilion RCMP
On Friday August 15, 2014 at 8:00 pm North Peace Tribal Police Services ( NPTPS ) of the Fox Lake First Nations and the Fort Vermilion RCMP officers responded to a call of three local male youths, aged 14, 15 & 16 years old, reported missing while swimming in the Peace River which runs adjacent to the community.
Initial investigation by NPTPS and RCMP indicates that the three youths were out for a family swim and were swimming near the edge of a shallow area of water. It appears a strong "Eddy" current may have caught the unsuspecting youths and all were drawn down into the river. Despite valiant efforts by bystanders the youth were not rescued.
The Fort Vermilion RCMP, NPTPS, local fire and rescue, Canadian Rangers, Alberta Sustainable Resource Department and community members have been patrolling the river, trying to recover the youths bodies since early Saturday morning. The body of the 14-year-old youth was recovered at 6:00 pm in proximity to the location where he had gone under. The remaining two youths have yet to be located. Alcohol was not a factor in this incident. The recovery effort is continuing with shoreline, water and air patrols.
Armed man arrested in Cochrane
Cochrane RCMP
At approximately 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 17, Cochrane RCMP began to receive reports of an armed man walking around the West Cochrane area. The man was located a short time later by officers by a skate park. When approached, the man ignored police instructions and proceeded to leave the area, heading for the Bow River. He was subsequently relocated and was found barricaded in his residence.
The RCMP Emergency Response Team South, deployed to assist the Cochrane detachment with this situation at approximately 6:15 pm.
Through negotiation, the male surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody without incident at approximately 9:45 pm.
"This is the best possible outcome for everyone involved," said Staff Sergeant Roger Waidson, Detachment Commander, Cochrane RCMP. " I am sure the situation was very frightening for the citizens of Cochrane. I want to thank them for their assistance and cooperation throughout the incident."
Fatal MVC near Lac La Biche
Lac La Biche and Wood Buffalo RCMP
RCMP and Emergency crews from both Lac La Biche and Fort McMurray attended a single vehicle collision on Highway 881 at kilometre marker 173 at approximately 9:30 pm August 17.
Highway 881 was expected to remain closed until approximately 5:00 am today, August 17, 2014.
Police have confirmed that one of the occupants from the vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene. One adult male occupant from the vehicle was transported by air ambulance and two other adult male occupants were transported by ground ambulance to hospital.
The collision occurred approximately 150 kilometres north of Lac La Biche, AB.
Three Hills sexual assaults suspectsought caught
Three Hills RCMP
During the early morning hours of August 17, 2014 an unknown male suspect broke into the student dormitories at the Prairie Bible Institute located in Three Hills, Alberta. It is alleged that when inside, the suspect sexually assaulted several students in their dorm rooms before exiting the building and leaving on a bicycle.
The collision occurred approximately 150 kilometres north of Lac La Biche, AB.
Three Hills sexual assaults suspect
Three Hills RCMP
During the early morning hours of August 17, 2014 an unknown male suspect broke into the student dormitories at the Prairie Bible Institute located in Three Hills, Alberta. It is alleged that when inside, the suspect sexually assaulted several students in their dorm rooms before exiting the building and leaving on a bicycle.
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The Three Hills RCMP officers and the Red Deer RCMP Forensic Identification Services are currently investigating this matter. So far, investigation indicates that none of victims have been physically injured during the incident.
Video surveillance on site, captured images of the alleged suspect and Three Hills RCMP are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying this individual.
Update: Following a public plea to identify a man who allegedly sexually assaulted people attending the Bible Study Institute, the Three Hills detachment officers advise that a man fitting the description of the suspect, has turned himself in to the detachment this afternoon at approximately 1:00 pm.
Officers would like to thank the public for their support and assistance during this matter.
Video surveillance on site, captured images of the alleged suspect and Three Hills RCMP are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying this individual.
Update: Following a public plea to identify a man who allegedly sexually assaulted people attending the Bible Study Institute, the Three Hills detachment officers advise that a man fitting the description of the suspect, has turned himself in to the detachment this afternoon at approximately 1:00 pm.
Officers would like to thank the public for their support and assistance during this matter.
Missing blood python in Spruce Grove
Spruce Grove RCMP
The Spruce Grove RCMP are currently investigating a case of a missing Blood Python in the area of Aspenglen. The python belongs to a Spruce Grove man, who reported to police that the snake had escaped from his home.
Police, in partnership with Alberta Fish and Wildlife and Spruce Grove Municipal Enforcement, have consulted with reptile experts and have learned that this particular snake poses virtually no threat to public safety. It is not considered offensive in nature and is likely hiding away from populated areas attempting to stay warm. The climate in Alberta is not hospitable for a python and the snake will not survive long if it remains outside.
Although experts advise that the chances of finding the python are very low, police are asking anyone who spots the animal, not approach it and contact the Spruce Grove RCMP Detachment complaint line at (780) 962-2222.
The snake is three feet in length with orange, brown and black markings.
Pincher Creek RCMP summary for the week of August 11 - 17
The following is an overview of the nature of the complaints that the Pincher Creek Detachment received for the week of August 11 - 17, 2014. Note that the summary indicates what was reported to the police and may not have been substantiated.
Total calls for service - 90
Sexual assault - 1
Domestic assault - 1
Uttering Threats - 3
Mischief (vandalism) - 5
Theft of motor vehicle - 2
Theft under $5000 - 7
Disturbing the Peace - 6
Driving complaints (general) - 5
MV Collisions - 6
Liquor offences - 8
Suspicious occurrences (general) - 2
Assistance to General Public (general) - 2
Assistance to other agencies - 7
False Alarms - 2
911 calls (invalid) - 6
Animal calls - 5
Municipal Bylaws (barking dogs / noise / OHV) - 2
Prisoners held – 14
Airdrie RCMP
Airdrie RCMP are seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect in an attempted theft at the Sierra Springs Liquor Store.
On 17 August, 2014, at approximately 9:00 pm, a male entered the Sierra Springs Liquor Store. The male selected a bottle of cognac valued at $1000.00, and placed it on the counter near the exit. The male then browsed the store for 45 minutes.
The male attempted to leave the store unnoticed, picking up the bottle on his way out. The store clerk remotely locked the door preventing the male from leaving. The clerk was able to convince the male to place the bottle back down, at which point the clerk released the door and allowed the male to leave.
The suspect is described as:
- Male
- Caucasian
- Wearing a white RDS ball cap, a white Puma shirt, and white shoes
Red Deer RCMP
A report of suspicious activity in a parking lot in the Highland Green neighbourhood led to a string of smashed vehicles as two suspects attempted unsuccessfully to flee from Red Deer RCMP in the early morning hours of August 17. It began just before 1:00 am when a citizen reported that someone driving a truck was trying to get into other vehicles in the parking lot; Red Deer RCMP responded and discovered the suspect truck had a stolen license plate. The RCMP officer positioned the police cruiser behind the parked truck and approached the driver’s side. At that point, the truck reversed and repeatedly rammed the police vehicle before speeding from the parking lot; the truck struck several parked vehicles and a moving one before colliding with a tree in another residential yard. The male driver and female passenger ran from the truck.
Red Deer RCMP located the woman a short time later, hiding in the back yard of a residence. RCMP police dog services tracked the man to a wooded area off a walking path leading down the hill toward the Riverside Meadows neighbourhood. The woman and man were both taken into custody without further incident.
The RCMP officer whose cruiser was rammed by the suspects was not injured during this series of events, and neither was the driver of the moving vehicle struck by the truck. RCMP do not have an estimate of the damage to the police cruiser at this time.
35 year old Daniel Edward Apetrea of Red Deer, Alberta has been charged with:
- Criminal Code 270(1)(a) – Assault on police officer with weapon
- Criminal Code 249.1(1) – Flight from police
- Criminal Code 354(1)(a) – Possession of stolen property X 2
- Criminal Code 249(1) – Dangerous operation of motor vehicle
- Criminal Code 145(3) – Breach of undertaking X 4
- Criminal Code 252 – Fail to remain at scene
Apetrea appears in court today, August 18 at 9:30 am at Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.
25 year old Jessica Lynn Masyk of Red Deer, Alberta has been charged with:
- Criminal Code 270(1)(a) – Assault on police officer with weapon
- Criminal Code 249.1(1) – Flight from police
- Criminal Code 354(1)(a) – Possession of stolen property X 2
Masyk has been remanded in custody and will appear in court on August 20 at 9:30 am at Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.
Between August 1st, and 4th, 2014, the August long weekend, concrete that had been freshly poured in front of the Village Office in Donnelly, Alberta was vandalised. An unknown person(s) inscribed ‘Peace on earth’, ‘MLD’, ‘RB’, ‘I (heart) Don’ and RC 3 MH’ in the sidewalk before the concrete was cured.
The incident is still under investigation and the McLennan RCMP are requesting that anyone with information about the vandalism please contact the Detachment at 780-324-3086 or Crimestoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
Airdrie RCMP
On Sunday, August 18th, 2014 at 9:22 PM, members of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU), Airdrie RCMP, Fire and Ambulance attended a single vehicle roll over collision on Highway 2 near Airdrie.
The collision occurred in the northbound lanes of Highway 2, about half a kilometre south of the Yankee Valley Blvd overpass.
A Grey 2004 GMC Sierra pickup was travelling northbound on Highway #2 when the driver lost control of the truck, rolling into the east ditch.
It appears that the passenger, a 49-year old Airdrie male was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected during the collision. He was transported to hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the truck, also a 49-year old Airdrie male, was transported to hospital with undermined injuries.
RCMP would like to thank all of the witnesses who stopped at the scene to assist. Any additional witnesses, who have not yet provided a statement to the RCMP are asked to call or attend the Airdrie RCMP Detachment (403)945-7200.
Northbound traffic in the area was reduced to one lane while emergency crews completed their investigation and cleaned up the scene. An RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist was called to the scene to examine the physical evidence.
Speed, alcohol and the lack of use of a seatbelt all appear to have been factors in the severity of this collision. All three of these factors are among the top priorities of the Integrated Traffic Units in Alberta.
Integrated Traffic Units consist of RCMP Traffic Services members and Sheriff Highway Patrol officers working together in a collaborative effort to deliver effective and efficient traffic safety services to Albertans, with a focus on identified enforcement priorities.
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Lethbridge Regional Police
Lethbridge Regional Police currently have three males and one female in custody following their arrest at a northside home Sunday night.
On August 17, 2014 at approximately 8 p.m. members of the Patrol Operations Division cordoned off the 2500 block of 13 Street North after a suspicious vehicle was located parked at a residence. Further investigation determined that four subjects, wanted in connection with several recent crimes, were believed to be inside the property and may be in possession of a firearm. The cordon was a precautionary measure in the interest of public safety.
Approximately three hours later all four subjects surrendered to police and were arrested without incident. Police also seized a firearm. At that time the cordon was removed and normal access to the area resumed.
Police thank all members of the public who were impacted by the cordon for their cooperation, patience and understanding.
Investigation in this matter is ongoing. The four subjects remain in police custody and charges are pending.
Lethbridge Regional Police currently have three males and one female in custody following their arrest at a northside home Sunday night.
On August 17, 2014 at approximately 8 p.m. members of the Patrol Operations Division cordoned off the 2500 block of 13 Street North after a suspicious vehicle was located parked at a residence. Further investigation determined that four subjects, wanted in connection with several recent crimes, were believed to be inside the property and may be in possession of a firearm. The cordon was a precautionary measure in the interest of public safety.
Approximately three hours later all four subjects surrendered to police and were arrested without incident. Police also seized a firearm. At that time the cordon was removed and normal access to the area resumed.
Police thank all members of the public who were impacted by the cordon for their cooperation, patience and understanding.
Investigation in this matter is ongoing. The four subjects remain in police custody and charges are pending.
Edmonton hit and run suspect turns himself in
Edmonton Police Service
The suspect in a hit and run that occurred on July 20, 2014 in the area of 100 Avenue and 117 Street, turned himself into police on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. Tam Van Ho, 28, was charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident. Ho was released on a promise to appear.
Wood Buffalo RCMP
As a result of an ongoing investigation, on August 13, 2014, officers of the Wood Buffalo RCMP Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a Timberlea residence.
The search warrant was executed at 159 Brett Drive, Fort McMurray at approximately 6:00 p.m. In total, officers seized 45 Oxycodone tablets, 59 grams of marihuana, $1500.00 in Canadian Currency as well as additional drug trafficking paraphernalia. At the time of the search a loaded sawed off shotgun was located by officers.
As a result, Weston Niemi (33) of Fort McMurray has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and 2 counts of possession of a controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs And Substances Act. Niemi has also been charged with possession of property obtained by crime, unauthorized possession of a weapon, possession of a prohibited firearm, and unsafe storage of a firearm under the Criminal Code.
Niemi has since been released from custody and is to appear in court on September 9, 2014.
The RCMP is committed to public safety and continues to get drugs off the street and ensure that our communities are safe.
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