Policing in Alberta to October 13, 2014

Pincher Creek RCMP media summary

Fatal collision in Edmonton
2 arrested in Innisfail for stolen property
Vehicles damaged in Brooks
Calgary fire shuts down provincial courthouses and other services
Who I Am - EPS Insp. Joel Whittaker

Pincher Creek RCMP media summary  October 6 - 12, 2014

The following is an overview of the nature of the complaints that the Pincher Creek Detachment received for the noted period. Note that the summary indicates what was reported to the police and may not have been substantiated.

• Total calls for service - 66
• Assaults - 3
• Domestic assault - 3
• Fraud / Forgery - 1
• Mischief (vandalism) - 1
• Theft under $5000 - 1
• Impaired Driving - 3
• Drugs - 1
• Disturbing the Peace - 4
• Driving complaints (general) - 2
• MV Collisions - 3
• Liquor offences - 9
• Assistance to General Public (general) - 1
• Assistance to other agencies - 9
• False Alarms - 6
• Animal calls - 4
• Municipal Bylaws (barking dogs / noise / OHV) - 1
• Prisoners held – 16

Fatal collision in Edmonton

Edmonton Police Service

The EPS Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 5:30 pm today (Sunday, Oct. 12) that has left a female passenger dead.

It was reported that a vehicle traveling westbound on Yellowhead Trail, lost control while approaching Victoria Trail, flipped into the air and landed on the roadway. The male driver was treated at the scene and taken to hospital after sustaining some injuries in the collision. Witnesses reported the vehicle driving erratically and at a high rate of speed just before the collision. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision.

Anyone who has information about this collision is urged to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm

2 arrested in Innisfail for stolen property

In the early morning hours of October 11, 2014, Innisfail RCMP executed a stolen property search warrant on a Lincoln Street address in Penhold, Alberta. Tens of thousands of dollars of stolen property, mostly construction tools were seized. Gary Auvigne of Penhold, Alberta and Tyler Lorimer of no fixed address have been charged with property related offences including:

Gary Auvigne:

• Break, Enter and commit theft
• Possession of stolen property x 3
• Possession of break in tools
• Breach Recognizance x2

Tyler Lorimer:

• Possession of stolen property
• Possession of break in tools

Vehicles damaged in Brooks

Brooks RCMP are investigating Hit and Run in the No Frills Parking Lot. Between 7:00 pm and 7:45 pm on September 26, 2014 a Black Dodge Caravan was hit, while parked in the No Frills parking lot.Police are looking for any witnesses to identify the vehicle and driver.

Brooks RCMP are investigating Mischief to a vehicle. On the night of October 3 to the early morning of October 4, 2014 damaged occurred to a vehicle parked on South Shore Drive East in Brooks. Police are looking any witnesses who may have observed the incident.

If you have information on the identity of suspects, contact Brooks RCMP Detachment at 403-794-4400 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information to Crime Stoppers that could lead to an arrest, the recovery of stolen property of the seizure of illicit drugs you could be eligible for a cash reward. Information is also available on the web at www.brookscrimestoppers.com.

Calgary fire shuts down provincial courthouses and other services

Government of Alberta

An underground fire at an electrical substation has caused a loss of electricity in parts of downtown Calgary leaving thousands without power.

The affected area includes both residential and commercial buildings. Power is also out at the Government of Alberta’s McDougall Centre, AMEC Building, JJ Bowlen, and Calgary Court Centre, causing impacts to court operations. Operations at these buildings will be impacted until power is fully restored.

“The province is offering support to the City of Calgary in its time of need. Our Alberta Emergency Management Agency is assisting with logistics coordination and will continue this work until power is restored.” - Jim Prentice, Premier

At the request of the City of Calgary, AEMA worked with the Government of Canada’s Operation Centre and the Department of National Defense to secure the Mewata Armoury at 801-11th Street as a Registration and Information Centre to process any self-evacuated residents from the affected area before finding alternative accommodations.

“We are in close contact with Mayor Nenshi and the Calgary Emergency Management Agency. We encourage Calgarians to listen closely to local authorities who have the most up-to-date information.”Diana McQueen, Minister of Municipal Affairs

The Calgary Courts Centre will be closed on October 14, 15 and 16. Albertans with matters at the court centre scheduled on those days are urged to visit the Alberta Courts website.

Who I Am - Edmonton Police Service Inspector Joel Whittaker