Thorsby man charged with sexual offences to children
Cargill fined for tampered wastewater samples
Stolen Cochrane police vehicle recovered
MVC near Nobleford
Big drug bust in Red Deer
St. Albert business break-ins
Egging and doorbell ringing continues in St. Albert
Attempted B&E in St. Albert
Potential online fraud averted
Free the Fuzz in Red Deer, support Special Olympics
3 charged in Conklin aggravated assaults
Rocky Mountain House oilfield thefts
Man rams police vehicle in Grande Prairie
Drugs, weapons, and money seized in Spruce Grove
EPS Operation 24 Hours results
Suspect charged in multiple Calgary robberies
Multiple arrests for multiple charges in Lethbridge
Lethbridge Regional Police Service
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged three men in connection with several recent crimes.
On August 16 at approximately 5 am a group of males were at a house party along the 600 block of 12 Street South. The group was involved in an altercation outside the home and one of the men deployed a can of bear spray and brandished and axe. A second male was also in possession of a firearm. The males attempted to gain entry to the home but were locked out by the occupants. Multiple windows were smashed and the males fled in a red car.
On August 17 at approximately 12:57 a.m. police observed a vehicle matching the description of the red suspect vehicle along the 200 block of 13 Street North. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle did not pull over.
At 6:35 pm police responded to a report that a male and female entered the Westminster Liquor store and while the clerk was distracted, the male stole a bottle of liquor and fled on foot. The female got into a waiting red car and the male was picked up a short distance away.
The suspect vehicle was located later in the evening parked at a residence along the 2500 block of 13 Street North. Further investigation determined that four subjects – three males and a female – were inside the home and around 8 p.m. police cordoned off the area. The cordon was a precautionary measure in the interest of public safety as the subjects were believed to be in possession of a firearm. Approximately three hours later all four subjects surrendered to police and were arrested without incident. Police also seized a firearm and recovered the red car which had been taken without the owner’s consent.
John Dwayne Kalmakoff, 22, of Lethbridge, is charged with one count each of unlawfully in a dwelling, attempted housebreaking, mischief over $5,000, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, take vehicle without consent, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, possession of a firearm obtained in the commission of an offence, possession of a firearm contrary to an order, dangerous driving, flight from police.
Declan Briggs O’Reilly, 22, of Lethbridge is charged with one count each of unlawfully in a dwelling, attempted housebreaking, mischief over $5,000, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, possession of an offensive weapon, take vehicle without consent, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, possession of a firearm obtained in the commission of an offence.
Adrian Roberts Picketts-Yoxall, 21, of Lethbridge, is charged with one count each of unlawfully in a dwelling, attempted housebreaking, mischief over $5,000, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, possession of an offensive weapon, take vehicle without consent, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, possession of a firearm obtained in the commission of an offence.
Mereanda Josephine Sorensen, 26, of Lethbridge, is charged with one count of take motor vehicle without consent.
All three males have been remanded in custody. O’Reilly and Picketts-Yoxall are scheduled to appear in court August 20. Kalmakoff is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 21. Sorensen was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court September 24.
Free the Fuzz in Red Deer and support the Special Olympics
Red Deer RCMP
Parkland Mall shoppers will be entertained to see a couple of police officers suspended on scaffolding in front of Walmart the weekend of August 22 through 24. It’s “Free the Fuzz” weekend, and these courageous cops have committed to staying on the scaffolding until they meet their goal of raising $25,000 for the Special Olympics. Their efforts will be supported on the ground with music, dancing and encouragement from Special Olympians and onlookers, and a barbeque by donation. All donations go straight to the Special Olympics.
“A volunteer from RCMP and one from Alberta Sheriffs will stay up on the scaffolding the entire weekend, from 9 am Friday through to 4 pm on Sunday – they will only come down earlier if we meet our goal of $25,000,” says Constable Jeff Hewitt with Red Deer RCMP. “The Special Olympics is an important community organization that showcases some great athletes, so mark your calendars and make sure to come by, enjoy the show and throw your money in the bucket for this excellent cause.”
The Free the Fuzz ground party encouraging the officers will take place from 9 am to 7 pm Friday and Saturday, and from 9 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Last year, police reached their target of $25,000 in donations at 4 pm on the Sunday; this year, they hope to reach that goal even earlier and free the fuzz from their perches ahead of schedule.
Members from Red Deer RCMP also volunteer for Special Olympics Torch Runs and Torch Rides, participate in the Polar Bear Dip and wait tables at “Cops for Crepes” to raise funds for the Special Olympics each year.
3 charged in Conklin aggravated assaults
Wood Buffalo RCMP
On August 13, 2014 at approximately 2:00 am Wood Buffalo RCMP officers responded to a complaint of an aggravated assault at a Conklin residence.
The initial investigation revealed that a physical altercation took place resulting in one male suffering from a stab wound and a second male suffering from a gunshot wound. Both of the male victims were transported to hospital by Emergency Services. The stabbed victim was later transported to Edmonton with life threatening injuries and has since been upgraded to stable condition. The gunshot victim was released from hospital shortly after being admitted.
In addition to the two victims, several people were treated on scene after pepper spray had been deployed by one of the suspects during the altercation.
Trevor Powder (19) of Lac La Biche has been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. Powder has since been released from custody and is to appear in court on August 25, 2014.
Kurtis Richards (21) of Conklin has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and discharging a firearm with intent. Richards remains in custody and is to appear in court on August 25, 2014.
Raymond Richards Sr. (48) of Conklin has been charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon. Richards Sr. has since been released and is to appear in court on September 17, 2014.
All involved were known to one another and police believe that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the safety of the general public.
The investigation continues at this time.
Rocky Mountain House oilfield thefts
Crimestoppers
On August 19, 2014, Rocky Mountain House RCMP received 3 separate complaints of thefts from oil field lease sites north of Hwy 12 near Oras Road. Fuel, copper wire and other material were stolen. Police recovered a license plate from one of the lease sites that belonged to a trailer stolen out of Blackfalds. Tracks in the mud on the lease site indicate the suspect(s) were driving a full size pickup and towing a trailer. The trailer is described as a 2012 Road Clipper flat deck silver in color. Police do not have any suspects and are seeking the public’s assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or the Rocky Mountain House RCMP Detachment at (403) 845-2882.
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this or any other crime. You do not have to reveal your identity and if your tip leads to an arrest you qualify for an award.
Man rams police vehicle in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie RCMP
A 28 year old man is in police custody after a police vehicle was rammed after attempting to stop a vehicle in the Mission Heights area of the city late yesterday evening.
Last night at approximately 9 pm Grande Prairie RCMP attempted to stop a vehicle that was driving erratically in the city. While trying to make the stop, police also received information that the suspect driver had made threats to shoot a police officer. Police attempted to contain the suspect and vehicle at a gas station at Mission Heights Dr. and 84th Avenue. This is when the suspect rammed a police vehicle and attempted to assault a police officer. Other police officers were able to subdue and arrest the suspect after a conducted energy weapon was deployed. The suspect was taken to hospital as a precaution. Two police officers also went to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
A 28 year old man from Smith, AB is facing a number of charges.
Drugs, weapons, and money seized in Spruce Grove
Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP
After a month long investigation into the local drug trade, Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP Drug Section and Target Team have arrested one man and seized a substantial amount of drugs, cash and illegal weapons.
During the evening hours of Friday, August 15th, an Edmonton man was located by police in his vehicle in the parking lot of the Grove Motor Inn. Police quickly identified a strong odour of marihuana coming from the vehicle and subsequently arrested the lone occupant of the car.
Upon searching the vehicle, police located several types of illegal drugs with a total street value of approximately $29,000. The type of drugs include methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, GHB (a liquid drug commonly used as a "date rape" drug), marihuana, psilocybin (known as magic mushrooms) and Viagra. Also seized was a baton, a large sheathed knife, a restricted handgun and loaded magazine and $2250.00 in cash.
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29 year old Michael BRODT has been charged with 13 criminal offences including:
Suspect charged in multiple Calgary robberies
Calgary Police Service
The Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit has charged a man in relation to several robberies that occurred earlier this month.
On Sunday, August 10, 2014, at 7:15 pm a man approached a till at the Liquor Depot at 120 36 St. S.E. He robbed the employee of a quantity of cash before leaving the store.
On Tuesday, August 11, 2014, at 2:45 pm a man entered the National Bank at 7337 Macleod Trail S. He approached one of the windows, threatening the employee before fleeing with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
At approximately 6:35 pm on Thursday, August 14, 2014, a man attempted to rob the Petro-Canada at 10120 Elbow Drive S.W., by threatening an employee, but left the store before obtaining cash.
Twenty minutes later, at 6:55 pm a man entered Rexall Pharmacy located at 11625 Elbow Drive S.W. He made his way to the pharmacy counter, where he robbed the pharmacist of a quantity of drugs.
In each of these cases, investigators believed the same suspect may have been involved, and they identified a truck they believe was used.
On Sunday, August 17, 2014, at approximately 10:10 pm a man entered the Daily Liquor Store at 7531 Macleod Tr. S. He attempted to rob the store by threatening the staff with a weapon, but fled the business without obtaining cash.
Several minutes later, at 10:15 pm a man robbed the Petro Canada at 7603 Macleod Tr. S., by threatening the clerk with a weapon. He fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
At approximately 3:30 pm on Monday, August 18, 2014, the truck associated to some of the previous cases was spotted by CPS patrol officers at a parking lot in the 4000 block of MacLeod Tr. S. One man was taken into custody without incident.
Brent Blair BROWN, 50, of no-fixed-address, has been charged with seven counts of robbery and two counts of possession of a weapon.
BROWN remains in custody. His next court appearance is Tuesday, August 26, 2014.
EPS Operation 24 Hours results
Suspect charged in multiple Calgary robberies
Multiple arrests for multiple charges in Lethbridge
Lethbridge Regional Police Service
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged three men in connection with several recent crimes.
On August 16 at approximately 5 am a group of males were at a house party along the 600 block of 12 Street South. The group was involved in an altercation outside the home and one of the men deployed a can of bear spray and brandished and axe. A second male was also in possession of a firearm. The males attempted to gain entry to the home but were locked out by the occupants. Multiple windows were smashed and the males fled in a red car.
On August 17 at approximately 12:57 a.m. police observed a vehicle matching the description of the red suspect vehicle along the 200 block of 13 Street North. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle did not pull over.
At 6:35 pm police responded to a report that a male and female entered the Westminster Liquor store and while the clerk was distracted, the male stole a bottle of liquor and fled on foot. The female got into a waiting red car and the male was picked up a short distance away.
The suspect vehicle was located later in the evening parked at a residence along the 2500 block of 13 Street North. Further investigation determined that four subjects – three males and a female – were inside the home and around 8 p.m. police cordoned off the area. The cordon was a precautionary measure in the interest of public safety as the subjects were believed to be in possession of a firearm. Approximately three hours later all four subjects surrendered to police and were arrested without incident. Police also seized a firearm and recovered the red car which had been taken without the owner’s consent.
John Dwayne Kalmakoff, 22, of Lethbridge, is charged with one count each of unlawfully in a dwelling, attempted housebreaking, mischief over $5,000, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, take vehicle without consent, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, possession of a firearm obtained in the commission of an offence, possession of a firearm contrary to an order, dangerous driving, flight from police.
Declan Briggs O’Reilly, 22, of Lethbridge is charged with one count each of unlawfully in a dwelling, attempted housebreaking, mischief over $5,000, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, possession of an offensive weapon, take vehicle without consent, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, possession of a firearm obtained in the commission of an offence.
Adrian Roberts Picketts-Yoxall, 21, of Lethbridge, is charged with one count each of unlawfully in a dwelling, attempted housebreaking, mischief over $5,000, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, possession of an offensive weapon, take vehicle without consent, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, possession of a firearm obtained in the commission of an offence.
Mereanda Josephine Sorensen, 26, of Lethbridge, is charged with one count of take motor vehicle without consent.
All three males have been remanded in custody. O’Reilly and Picketts-Yoxall are scheduled to appear in court August 20. Kalmakoff is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 21. Sorensen was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court September 24.
Thorsby man charged with sexual offences to children
Thorsby RCMP
On August 7th, 2014, Thorsby RCMP arrested and charged a man with five offences regarding two young children.
James Warren, a 60-year-old male from Thorsby was charged with two counts of Sexual Assault, two counts of Sexual Interference and one count of Invitation to Sexual Touching. Warren is scheduled to appear in Breton Provincial Court on August 27th, 2014.
Warren has been released from custody by a Justice of the Peace on a number of conditions that include:
a curfew to be in his home from 7:00 pm till 5:00 am daily, and
not to be in the company of any person under 16 years of age unless they are accompanied by a parent or other adult.
No further details will be released as this matter is presently before the courts.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding this occurrence or others to contact Thorsby RCMP at 780-789-3951. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.
Cargill fined for tampered wastewater samples
Government of Alberta
A Provincial Court judge has fined Cargill Limited $80,000 for failing to immediately report intentionally-diluted wastewater samples.
The offenses occurred in the company’s High River facility between February and March 2012.
An agreed statement of facts indicates that a former employee admitted to tampering with three composite treatment wastewater samples containing phosphorus before they were sent to an external lab for analysis.
In April 2012, Cargill notified Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development of potential errors with its March 2012 wastewater report.
There is no evidence that any environmental harm occurred as a result of wastewater that contained levels of phosphorus above the approved level.
Stolen Cochrane police vehicle recovered
Cochrane RCMP
Cochrane RCMP officers advise that the police vehicle stolen on August 16, 2014 has been recovered during the night in a wooded area of the Stoney First Nations.
Lorenzo BEARSPAW had been arrested in Calgary with the assistance of Calgary Police Services, in relation to this theft and other related charges during the evening of August 19th, 2014. BEARSPAW has yet to speak to bail.
This matter remains under investigation.
MVC near Nobleford
Picture Butte RCMP
On August 20, 2014 at approximately 8:00 am Picture Butte RCMP attended a 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 23 and Highway 519 near Nobleford, AB. Nobleford Fire Department and Emergency services on scene.
A north bound Acura was attempting to make a lefthand turn from Highway 23 onto Highway 519. The Acura proceeded to turn left and was struck on the passenger side of the vehicle by a southbound semi-truck. The 21 year old male driver of the Acura, was taken to Lethbridge Regional Hospital with minor injuries.
Alcohol was not a factor in the collision. Charges are pending further investigation.
RCMP are encouraging drivers to take a little extra time at intersection to insure it is safe, before deciding to move through intersections.
Attempted B&E in St. Albert
St. Albert RCMP
An alert St. Albert woman may have averted a Break and Enter to her home. On August 6, 2014, at about 8:30 p.m., a 45 year old female resident of the Grandin area of St. Albert, Alberta, noticed that there was a suspicious pickup truck parked in front of her home for about 30 minutes. Upon checking her residence, the homeowner noticed that someone had tried to gain access to her garage by damaging a screen covering the garage window. It did not look like the culprit had been successful in trying to get into the garage, but the homeowner called the RCMP to be sure.
The RCMP were able to locate the vehicle and the suspicious female that admitted to driving it. Although there was not evidence to support any charges in relation to the attempted break and enter to the Grandin area home, the RCMP found that there were warrants for the female suspect's arrest in Edmonton and therefore she was arrested and remanded into custody.
"Prompt action by the St. Albert homeowner is probably responsible for preventing this suspect from breaking into other homes in St. Albert." says Corporal Kading of the St. Albert RCMP. "Many St. Albert residents are actively involved in preventing crimes in their neighbourhoods and that is part of why St. Albert is such a safe city."
Potential online fraud averted
St. Albert RCMP
A 44 year old St. Albert man came perilously close to losing several thousands of dollars to an on-line fraud recently. On August 14, 2014, the St. Albert man reported to the RCMP that he had made a deal to buy a Rolex watch on-line after several e-mails had been sent back and forth between him and the seller while they negotiated a price. The St. Albert man then sent the money for the deal through Pay Pal, but when the watch did not arrive, he contacted Pay Pal and froze the account. Luckily for him, he took that precaution. When the package finally arrived, it contained crumpled paper and no watch at all.
At this point, neither the buyer nor the seller have possession of the money. Pay Pal is now waiting to sort out who should receive the money and are relying on the RCMP to investigate this probable fraud.
St. Albert RCMP caution anyone making purchases from unknown people through the internet. Using Pay Pal and other reputable money processing companies adds a level of security to a transaction, but does not guarantee that the seller is legit. "Buyer Beware." says Cpl. Laurel Kading of the St. Albert RCMP. "Try to do your homework whenever you are selling or buying merchandise privately, but understand there is a level of risk to these kinds of agreements."
This investigation is continuing, and no charges have been laid.
Thorsby RCMP
On August 7th, 2014, Thorsby RCMP arrested and charged a man with five offences regarding two young children.
James Warren, a 60-year-old male from Thorsby was charged with two counts of Sexual Assault, two counts of Sexual Interference and one count of Invitation to Sexual Touching. Warren is scheduled to appear in Breton Provincial Court on August 27th, 2014.
Warren has been released from custody by a Justice of the Peace on a number of conditions that include:
a curfew to be in his home from 7:00 pm till 5:00 am daily, and
not to be in the company of any person under 16 years of age unless they are accompanied by a parent or other adult.
No further details will be released as this matter is presently before the courts.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding this occurrence or others to contact Thorsby RCMP at 780-789-3951. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.
Government of Alberta
A Provincial Court judge has fined Cargill Limited $80,000 for failing to immediately report intentionally-diluted wastewater samples.
The offenses occurred in the company’s High River facility between February and March 2012.
An agreed statement of facts indicates that a former employee admitted to tampering with three composite treatment wastewater samples containing phosphorus before they were sent to an external lab for analysis.
In April 2012, Cargill notified Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development of potential errors with its March 2012 wastewater report.
There is no evidence that any environmental harm occurred as a result of wastewater that contained levels of phosphorus above the approved level.
Stolen Cochrane police vehicle recovered
Cochrane RCMP
Cochrane RCMP officers advise that the police vehicle stolen on August 16, 2014 has been recovered during the night in a wooded area of the Stoney First Nations.
Lorenzo BEARSPAW had been arrested in Calgary with the assistance of Calgary Police Services, in relation to this theft and other related charges during the evening of August 19th, 2014. BEARSPAW has yet to speak to bail.
This matter remains under investigation.
MVC near Nobleford
Picture Butte RCMP
On August 20, 2014 at approximately 8:00 am Picture Butte RCMP attended a 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 23 and Highway 519 near Nobleford, AB. Nobleford Fire Department and Emergency services on scene.
A north bound Acura was attempting to make a lefthand turn from Highway 23 onto Highway 519. The Acura proceeded to turn left and was struck on the passenger side of the vehicle by a southbound semi-truck. The 21 year old male driver of the Acura, was taken to Lethbridge Regional Hospital with minor injuries.
Alcohol was not a factor in the collision. Charges are pending further investigation.
RCMP are encouraging drivers to take a little extra time at intersection to insure it is safe, before deciding to move through intersections.
Big drug bust in Red Deer
RCMP Federal Policing Serious and Organized Crime Team
A 9 month RCMP investigation has resulted in charges against a man and a woman from Red Deer, Alberta. On August 1, 2014, Shane Clifford WHITE (age 29) and Alyssa Marilyn LANDRY (age 23) were charged with drug and Criminal Code offences. Their first appearance court date is set for August 21, 2014 at 9:30 am in Red Deer Provincial Court.
In June, 2014, investigators of the RCMP Federal Policing Serious and Organized Crime Team (FSOC) executed search warrants at a Red Deer residence, where 2.2 kilograms of marijuana and $127,190.00 cash was found and seized. Further investigation has led to the restraint of bank accounts valued at approximately $103,000.00.
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| Seizure of bags of Marijuana (2.2 kg marijuana) |
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| Cash and marijuana |
Shane WHITE has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), being in possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking – 5(2) CDSA, laundering the proceeds of crime contrary to section 462.31 of the Criminal Code and possession of the proceeds of crime – 354 of the Criminal Code.
Alyssa LANDRY has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking - 5(1) CDSA and possession of the proceeds of crime – 354 Criminal Code.
RCMP FSOC was assisted by investigators from the RCMP Red Deer detachment, and supported by intelligence provided by FINTRAC (Financial Transactions Reports and Analysis Centre of Canada).
"The RCMP is committed to reducing harm and preventing crime in communities across Alberta. The success of this investigation is due to the hard work and determination of many RCMP officers working in a coordinated fashion over many months", says Superintendent Frank Smart, RCMP Federal Policing Officer. "Crime does not pay! We have disrupted this drug trafficking operation by seizing their drugs and their money."
SOC teams include RCMP officers who specialize in conducting complex organized crime investigations. Investigators on these teams have expertise in drug trafficking, money laundering and financial investigations at the local, national and international level.
The Mandate and Objectives of the “K” Division RCMP Federal Policing Serious and Organized Crime Teams includes:
To Identify, disrupt and dismantle serious and organized criminal operations and:
To disrupt and dismantle organized crime groups involved in serious criminal offences.
To effectively identity, seize and restrain criminally derived profits and related assets with the goal of criminal charges or forfeiture within all organized crime investigations.
St. Albert business break-ins
St. Albert RCMP
Overnight between Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th, St. Albert was hit by 3 business break and enters. Sometime between closing on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2014, someone broke into the Tangled Hair Salon located on McKenney Avenue in St. Albert. The suspect(s) smashed the front door glass and took a small amount of money from the cash register. The money would have been in $5 dollar bills, toonies, loonies and quarters.
At approximately 20 minutes after midnight on Sunday, August 17th, someone smashed the front door glass at Rick's Auto Service on Renault Crescent in St. Albert, causing the alarm to be activated. The suspect(s) rifled through desk drawers but nothing appears to have been stolen from this business.
Next door at Pinnacle Auto Detail, on the same night, someone also smashed the front door glass of this business and stole an small amount of cash that would have been in small bills and change. As well, an iPhone was stolen from one of the desks.
Egging and doorbell ringing continues in St. Albert
St. Albert RCMP
Multiple reports of egging and doorbell ringing have been received by St. Albert RCMP during the nights of August 17th, 18th and 19th throughout the city and it is possible that a truck and 2 silver cars are involved.
On August 17, 2014, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a 69 year old male resident in the Deer ridge area of St. Albert was rousted out of bed when his doorbell was rung. He did not find anyone at his door when he answered it.
On that same night, 8 vehicles were egged in the Pineview area of St. Albert. It would appear that someone drove up the street throwing eggs at all the parked vehicles in the area.
Between Monday August 18th and Tuesday morning, August 19th, someone egged a vehicle in the Oakmont area of St. Albert that belonged to a 20 year old woman.
That same evening, someone attended a residence in the Lacombe area of St. Albert and threw eggs "all over their residence". This family stated that they have had their doorbell rung at all hours of the day and night for the last 2 weeks as well.
At one of these incidents, a truck and 2 silver cars were seen speeding away from the scene.
St. Albert RCMP
Overnight between Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th, St. Albert was hit by 3 business break and enters. Sometime between closing on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2014, someone broke into the Tangled Hair Salon located on McKenney Avenue in St. Albert. The suspect(s) smashed the front door glass and took a small amount of money from the cash register. The money would have been in $5 dollar bills, toonies, loonies and quarters.
At approximately 20 minutes after midnight on Sunday, August 17th, someone smashed the front door glass at Rick's Auto Service on Renault Crescent in St. Albert, causing the alarm to be activated. The suspect(s) rifled through desk drawers but nothing appears to have been stolen from this business.
Next door at Pinnacle Auto Detail, on the same night, someone also smashed the front door glass of this business and stole an small amount of cash that would have been in small bills and change. As well, an iPhone was stolen from one of the desks.
St. Albert RCMP
Multiple reports of egging and doorbell ringing have been received by St. Albert RCMP during the nights of August 17th, 18th and 19th throughout the city and it is possible that a truck and 2 silver cars are involved.
On August 17, 2014, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a 69 year old male resident in the Deer ridge area of St. Albert was rousted out of bed when his doorbell was rung. He did not find anyone at his door when he answered it.
On that same night, 8 vehicles were egged in the Pineview area of St. Albert. It would appear that someone drove up the street throwing eggs at all the parked vehicles in the area.
Between Monday August 18th and Tuesday morning, August 19th, someone egged a vehicle in the Oakmont area of St. Albert that belonged to a 20 year old woman.
That same evening, someone attended a residence in the Lacombe area of St. Albert and threw eggs "all over their residence". This family stated that they have had their doorbell rung at all hours of the day and night for the last 2 weeks as well.
At one of these incidents, a truck and 2 silver cars were seen speeding away from the scene.
Attempted B&E in St. Albert
St. Albert RCMP
An alert St. Albert woman may have averted a Break and Enter to her home. On August 6, 2014, at about 8:30 p.m., a 45 year old female resident of the Grandin area of St. Albert, Alberta, noticed that there was a suspicious pickup truck parked in front of her home for about 30 minutes. Upon checking her residence, the homeowner noticed that someone had tried to gain access to her garage by damaging a screen covering the garage window. It did not look like the culprit had been successful in trying to get into the garage, but the homeowner called the RCMP to be sure.
The RCMP were able to locate the vehicle and the suspicious female that admitted to driving it. Although there was not evidence to support any charges in relation to the attempted break and enter to the Grandin area home, the RCMP found that there were warrants for the female suspect's arrest in Edmonton and therefore she was arrested and remanded into custody.
"Prompt action by the St. Albert homeowner is probably responsible for preventing this suspect from breaking into other homes in St. Albert." says Corporal Kading of the St. Albert RCMP. "Many St. Albert residents are actively involved in preventing crimes in their neighbourhoods and that is part of why St. Albert is such a safe city."
Potential online fraud averted
St. Albert RCMP
A 44 year old St. Albert man came perilously close to losing several thousands of dollars to an on-line fraud recently. On August 14, 2014, the St. Albert man reported to the RCMP that he had made a deal to buy a Rolex watch on-line after several e-mails had been sent back and forth between him and the seller while they negotiated a price. The St. Albert man then sent the money for the deal through Pay Pal, but when the watch did not arrive, he contacted Pay Pal and froze the account. Luckily for him, he took that precaution. When the package finally arrived, it contained crumpled paper and no watch at all.
At this point, neither the buyer nor the seller have possession of the money. Pay Pal is now waiting to sort out who should receive the money and are relying on the RCMP to investigate this probable fraud.
St. Albert RCMP caution anyone making purchases from unknown people through the internet. Using Pay Pal and other reputable money processing companies adds a level of security to a transaction, but does not guarantee that the seller is legit. "Buyer Beware." says Cpl. Laurel Kading of the St. Albert RCMP. "Try to do your homework whenever you are selling or buying merchandise privately, but understand there is a level of risk to these kinds of agreements."
This investigation is continuing, and no charges have been laid.
Free the Fuzz in Red Deer and support the Special Olympics
Red Deer RCMP
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| Dance from "Free the Fuzz 2013 |
“A volunteer from RCMP and one from Alberta Sheriffs will stay up on the scaffolding the entire weekend, from 9 am Friday through to 4 pm on Sunday – they will only come down earlier if we meet our goal of $25,000,” says Constable Jeff Hewitt with Red Deer RCMP. “The Special Olympics is an important community organization that showcases some great athletes, so mark your calendars and make sure to come by, enjoy the show and throw your money in the bucket for this excellent cause.”
The Free the Fuzz ground party encouraging the officers will take place from 9 am to 7 pm Friday and Saturday, and from 9 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Last year, police reached their target of $25,000 in donations at 4 pm on the Sunday; this year, they hope to reach that goal even earlier and free the fuzz from their perches ahead of schedule.
Members from Red Deer RCMP also volunteer for Special Olympics Torch Runs and Torch Rides, participate in the Polar Bear Dip and wait tables at “Cops for Crepes” to raise funds for the Special Olympics each year.
3 charged in Conklin aggravated assaults
Wood Buffalo RCMP
On August 13, 2014 at approximately 2:00 am Wood Buffalo RCMP officers responded to a complaint of an aggravated assault at a Conklin residence.
The initial investigation revealed that a physical altercation took place resulting in one male suffering from a stab wound and a second male suffering from a gunshot wound. Both of the male victims were transported to hospital by Emergency Services. The stabbed victim was later transported to Edmonton with life threatening injuries and has since been upgraded to stable condition. The gunshot victim was released from hospital shortly after being admitted.
In addition to the two victims, several people were treated on scene after pepper spray had been deployed by one of the suspects during the altercation.
Trevor Powder (19) of Lac La Biche has been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. Powder has since been released from custody and is to appear in court on August 25, 2014.
Kurtis Richards (21) of Conklin has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and discharging a firearm with intent. Richards remains in custody and is to appear in court on August 25, 2014.
Raymond Richards Sr. (48) of Conklin has been charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon. Richards Sr. has since been released and is to appear in court on September 17, 2014.
All involved were known to one another and police believe that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the safety of the general public.
The investigation continues at this time.
Crimestoppers
On August 19, 2014, Rocky Mountain House RCMP received 3 separate complaints of thefts from oil field lease sites north of Hwy 12 near Oras Road. Fuel, copper wire and other material were stolen. Police recovered a license plate from one of the lease sites that belonged to a trailer stolen out of Blackfalds. Tracks in the mud on the lease site indicate the suspect(s) were driving a full size pickup and towing a trailer. The trailer is described as a 2012 Road Clipper flat deck silver in color. Police do not have any suspects and are seeking the public’s assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or the Rocky Mountain House RCMP Detachment at (403) 845-2882.
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this or any other crime. You do not have to reveal your identity and if your tip leads to an arrest you qualify for an award.
Man rams police vehicle in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie RCMP
A 28 year old man is in police custody after a police vehicle was rammed after attempting to stop a vehicle in the Mission Heights area of the city late yesterday evening.
Last night at approximately 9 pm Grande Prairie RCMP attempted to stop a vehicle that was driving erratically in the city. While trying to make the stop, police also received information that the suspect driver had made threats to shoot a police officer. Police attempted to contain the suspect and vehicle at a gas station at Mission Heights Dr. and 84th Avenue. This is when the suspect rammed a police vehicle and attempted to assault a police officer. Other police officers were able to subdue and arrest the suspect after a conducted energy weapon was deployed. The suspect was taken to hospital as a precaution. Two police officers also went to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
A 28 year old man from Smith, AB is facing a number of charges.
Drugs, weapons, and money seized in Spruce Grove
Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP
After a month long investigation into the local drug trade, Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP Drug Section and Target Team have arrested one man and seized a substantial amount of drugs, cash and illegal weapons.
During the evening hours of Friday, August 15th, an Edmonton man was located by police in his vehicle in the parking lot of the Grove Motor Inn. Police quickly identified a strong odour of marihuana coming from the vehicle and subsequently arrested the lone occupant of the car.
Upon searching the vehicle, police located several types of illegal drugs with a total street value of approximately $29,000. The type of drugs include methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, GHB (a liquid drug commonly used as a "date rape" drug), marihuana, psilocybin (known as magic mushrooms) and Viagra. Also seized was a baton, a large sheathed knife, a restricted handgun and loaded magazine and $2250.00 in cash.
29 year old Michael BRODT has been charged with 13 criminal offences including:
- possession of an illegal substance for the purpose of drug trafficking
- possession of proceeds of crime
- possession of a restricted weapon
- possession of a dangerous weapon
- careless storage of a firearm
EPS Operation 24 Hours results
Edmonton Police Service
Edmonton Police Service officers and automated enforcement issued more than 2,600 traffic tickets last week during Operation 24 Hours.
The enforcement blitz targets excessive speeding and dangerous driving practices to improve traffic safety.
“Speeding continues to be a problem in our city,” says Acting Staff Sgt. Gener Alvarado with the Major Collision Investigation Unit. “Motorists need to slow down.”
Two vehicles were recorded going more than 50 km/h over the posted speed limit on Anthony Henday Drive. Another vehicle was recorded driving 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone at 76 Street and 40 Avenue.
In the 24-hour enforcement period starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2014, 2,365 speeding violations were issued. There were 305 additional tickets handed out for a variety of violations, including seatbelt infractions, impaired driving, distracted driving, traffic safety violations and Criminal Code violations.
There were 2,670 tickets issued for the August 2014 Operation 24 Hours, a decrease from 4,174 tickets issued during the June 2014 enforcement.
Calgary Police Service
The Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit has charged a man in relation to several robberies that occurred earlier this month.
On Sunday, August 10, 2014, at 7:15 pm a man approached a till at the Liquor Depot at 120 36 St. S.E. He robbed the employee of a quantity of cash before leaving the store.
On Tuesday, August 11, 2014, at 2:45 pm a man entered the National Bank at 7337 Macleod Trail S. He approached one of the windows, threatening the employee before fleeing with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
At approximately 6:35 pm on Thursday, August 14, 2014, a man attempted to rob the Petro-Canada at 10120 Elbow Drive S.W., by threatening an employee, but left the store before obtaining cash.
Twenty minutes later, at 6:55 pm a man entered Rexall Pharmacy located at 11625 Elbow Drive S.W. He made his way to the pharmacy counter, where he robbed the pharmacist of a quantity of drugs.
In each of these cases, investigators believed the same suspect may have been involved, and they identified a truck they believe was used.
On Sunday, August 17, 2014, at approximately 10:10 pm a man entered the Daily Liquor Store at 7531 Macleod Tr. S. He attempted to rob the store by threatening the staff with a weapon, but fled the business without obtaining cash.
Several minutes later, at 10:15 pm a man robbed the Petro Canada at 7603 Macleod Tr. S., by threatening the clerk with a weapon. He fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
At approximately 3:30 pm on Monday, August 18, 2014, the truck associated to some of the previous cases was spotted by CPS patrol officers at a parking lot in the 4000 block of MacLeod Tr. S. One man was taken into custody without incident.
Brent Blair BROWN, 50, of no-fixed-address, has been charged with seven counts of robbery and two counts of possession of a weapon.
BROWN remains in custody. His next court appearance is Tuesday, August 26, 2014.
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