Armed robbery in High River
Multi-agency checkstop held in Caroline
Multi-agency checkstop held in Caroline
Pincher Creek RCMP weekly media summary
RCMP Airdrie City weekend report
Vehicle driven into Grande Prairie residence
Officer assaulted during St. Paul traffic stop
Temporary lockdown at school & hospital in Vegreville
Man wanted for theft of poppy boxes in Calgary
CPS to Honour 100th Anniversary of WWI
Fatal MVC west of Olds
Olds RCMP
On November 10, 2014 at about 10:30 A.M. RCMP Olds Detachment were dispatched, along with local Olds Fire Department and EMS to an MVC on Highway 27 West of Olds near Range Road 22.
Initial investigation indicates that a Chevrolet Astro Van traveling East bound lost control as it climbed a slight grade. The van went toward the South ditch then corrected back onto the highway but slid sideways into the West bound lane of travel and was then struck, on the passenger side, by an oncoming Ram 3500 pick up truck. The van came to rest in the middle of the highway facing North while the pick up went into the North Ditch just off the shoulder of the road facing North.
Despite efforts by responding emergency services providers the driver of the Astro Van was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Van is a female resident of Sundre. Police will not be releasing the identity of the driver. The driver of the pick-up sustained minor injuries.
Road conditions were typical of what would be expected following a recent snow fall; being partly covered with snow/ice. Alcohol and Speed are not considered to be factors in this collision. All occupants of both vehicles were wearing seatbelts.
No charges are anticipated. The investigation is ongoing with support from the RCMP Collision Analyst. Traffic was diverted around the scene for approximately 3 hours.
Police remind motorists that winter driving is upon us. Road surface and weather conditions can change drastically as you travel Alberta highways to your destinations. Allow plenty of time to reach your destinations and drive accordingly to the conditions.
RCMP Airdrie City weekend report
Airdrie RCMP
On Friday November 7, 2014 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a complaint of dangerous driving in the residential area of 87th Street and 72nd Avenue. A vehicle driving at a high rate of speed came to rest after crashing into a residence. The driver was able to get the vehicle free then fled the scene and was last seen heading south on 87th Street.
The vehicle is described as a white newer model Dodge SUV that will have extensive front driver side damage. The driver is described as a white male, 20-30 years old with scruffy facial hair.
No known injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The extent and cost of damage to the residence has yet to be determined.
Police are asking anyone that may have witnessed, or if you have any information about this, or any other crime(s) please call the Grande Prairie Detachment at 780-830-5700, or if you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (Check your local Crime Stoppers [www.crimestoppers.ab.ca] for instructions on how to.) You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.
"We want your tip, not your name!"
Officer assaulted during St. Paul traffic stop
RCMP Airdrie City weekend report
Vehicle driven into Grande Prairie residence
Officer assaulted during St. Paul traffic stop
Temporary lockdown at school & hospital in Vegreville
Man wanted for theft of poppy boxes in Calgary
CPS to Honour 100th Anniversary of WWI
Fatal MVC west of Olds
Olds RCMP
On November 10, 2014 at about 10:30 A.M. RCMP Olds Detachment were dispatched, along with local Olds Fire Department and EMS to an MVC on Highway 27 West of Olds near Range Road 22.
Initial investigation indicates that a Chevrolet Astro Van traveling East bound lost control as it climbed a slight grade. The van went toward the South ditch then corrected back onto the highway but slid sideways into the West bound lane of travel and was then struck, on the passenger side, by an oncoming Ram 3500 pick up truck. The van came to rest in the middle of the highway facing North while the pick up went into the North Ditch just off the shoulder of the road facing North.
Despite efforts by responding emergency services providers the driver of the Astro Van was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Van is a female resident of Sundre. Police will not be releasing the identity of the driver. The driver of the pick-up sustained minor injuries.
Road conditions were typical of what would be expected following a recent snow fall; being partly covered with snow/ice. Alcohol and Speed are not considered to be factors in this collision. All occupants of both vehicles were wearing seatbelts.
No charges are anticipated. The investigation is ongoing with support from the RCMP Collision Analyst. Traffic was diverted around the scene for approximately 3 hours.
Police remind motorists that winter driving is upon us. Road surface and weather conditions can change drastically as you travel Alberta highways to your destinations. Allow plenty of time to reach your destinations and drive accordingly to the conditions.
Armed robbery in High River
On November 9th, 2014 at approximately 9:10 pm , the High River RCMP responded to the report of an armed robbery at the MAC's Convenience situated on 5th Street, SE.
A lone male entered the store, produced a knife and demanded money. The male was dressed in grey pants, white runners and a black jacket. He was wearing a neck warmer which covered part of his face and he had on a ball cap with a red brim. The lone clerk informed the Police that the male was Caucasian, approximately 5 to 5 1/2 feet tall and its possible that he may be a youth. The male departed the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. The High River RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in this matter. Should anyone have any information, they are asked to call the High River Detachment at 403-652-2357 or Crimestoppers at 1-800- 222-8477
On Sunday November 9, 2014, members of the Rocky RCMP Detachment, Alberta Fish & Wildlife Officers, Alberta Conservation Officers, and Clearwater County Highway Patrol Officers conducted a 6 hour checkstop at various locations in and around the Caroline area. Officer concentrated on Impaired driving, Wildlife, and Traffic Safety Act offences.
Despite poor weather conditions, approximately 500 vehicles were checked resulting in the following charges:
5 - Wildlife Act Violations
3 - Liquor Violations
1 - Suspended Driver
18 - Traffic Safety Act violations
2 - 24hr suspensions
2 - vehicles towed
2 - Child Seat violations corrected on site
40 - written and verbal warnings
Local Enforcement agencies will continue with joint checkstops in the Rocky Mountain House Detachment area into the Christmas season. Please do not drink and drive.
Pincher Creek RCMP weekly media summary
The following is an overview of the nature of the complaints that the Pincher Creek Detachment received for the week of November 3 - 9, 2014. Note that the summary indicates what was reported to the police and may not have been substantiated.
Total calls for service - 45
Break and Enter (residential) - 2
Fraud / Forgery - 1
Uttering Threats - 1
Mischief (vandalism) - 2
Impaired Driving - 1
Driving complaints (general) - 1
MV Collisions - 6
Liquor offences - 2
Suspicious occurrences (general) - 1
Assistance to General Public (general) - 1
Assistance to other agencies - 7
False Alarms - 5
Prisoners held – 4
A lone male entered the store, produced a knife and demanded money. The male was dressed in grey pants, white runners and a black jacket. He was wearing a neck warmer which covered part of his face and he had on a ball cap with a red brim. The lone clerk informed the Police that the male was Caucasian, approximately 5 to 5 1/2 feet tall and its possible that he may be a youth. The male departed the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. The High River RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in this matter. Should anyone have any information, they are asked to call the High River Detachment at 403-652-2357 or Crimestoppers at 1-800- 222-8477
Multi-agency checkstop held in Caroline
Despite poor weather conditions, approximately 500 vehicles were checked resulting in the following charges:
5 - Wildlife Act Violations
3 - Liquor Violations
1 - Suspended Driver
18 - Traffic Safety Act violations
2 - 24hr suspensions
2 - vehicles towed
2 - Child Seat violations corrected on site
40 - written and verbal warnings
Local Enforcement agencies will continue with joint checkstops in the Rocky Mountain House Detachment area into the Christmas season. Please do not drink and drive.
Pincher Creek RCMP weekly media summary
The following is an overview of the nature of the complaints that the Pincher Creek Detachment received for the week of November 3 - 9, 2014. Note that the summary indicates what was reported to the police and may not have been substantiated.
Total calls for service - 45
Break and Enter (residential) - 2
Fraud / Forgery - 1
Uttering Threats - 1
Mischief (vandalism) - 2
Impaired Driving - 1
Driving complaints (general) - 1
MV Collisions - 6
Liquor offences - 2
Suspicious occurrences (general) - 1
Assistance to General Public (general) - 1
Assistance to other agencies - 7
False Alarms - 5
Prisoners held – 4
Airdrie RCMP
Between 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2014 and 7:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2014, Airdrie City RCMP received 76 calls for service. Calls were dispatched to RCMP as the following and do not reflect actual occurrence or clearance status. These are some of the calls;
3 Assaults
1 Child Welfare Act
1 Criminal Harassment
7 Disturbing the Peace Complaints
6 Fail to Stop or Remain at Accident Scene Complaints
3 False Alarms
1 Fires Act
1 Fraud, bribery in not paying proper fare
7 Impaired Driving Complaints
1 Mental Health Complaint
1 Child Welfare Act
1 Criminal Harassment
7 Disturbing the Peace Complaints
6 Fail to Stop or Remain at Accident Scene Complaints
3 False Alarms
1 Fires Act
1 Fraud, bribery in not paying proper fare
7 Impaired Driving Complaints
1 Mental Health Complaint
5 Mischief Complaints
1 Theft under $5000 Complaint
2 Possession of Marihuana
1 Sexual Assault
1 Theft of Motor Vehicle
4 Traffic Collisions
2 Uttering Threats against a Person
Vehicle driven into Grande Prairie residence
Grande Prairie RCMP
1 Theft under $5000 Complaint
2 Possession of Marihuana
1 Sexual Assault
1 Theft of Motor Vehicle
4 Traffic Collisions
2 Uttering Threats against a Person
Vehicle driven into Grande Prairie residence
Grande Prairie RCMP
RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in providing information in regards to a vehicle that drove into a residence last Friday evening.
On Friday November 7, 2014 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a complaint of dangerous driving in the residential area of 87th Street and 72nd Avenue. A vehicle driving at a high rate of speed came to rest after crashing into a residence. The driver was able to get the vehicle free then fled the scene and was last seen heading south on 87th Street.
The vehicle is described as a white newer model Dodge SUV that will have extensive front driver side damage. The driver is described as a white male, 20-30 years old with scruffy facial hair.
No known injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The extent and cost of damage to the residence has yet to be determined.
"We want your tip, not your name!"
Officer assaulted during St. Paul traffic stop
St. Paul RCMP
During the afternoon of Saturday November 8th, 2014 St. Paul RCMP members were in the area of Whitefish Lake First Nation, Alberta searching for a wanted male who was well known to police in response to 911 domestic violence complaint.
At approximately 3:45 pm a St. Paul RCMP officer conducted a traffic stop on Main Road in Whitefish Lake with a vehicle believed to have the suspect as a passenger.
When the constable attempted the arrest the suspect, the male attacked the lone member on the side of the road. Intervention tools were deployed however did not have the desired effect. The suspect continued to fight with the member while trying to gain entry into his police truck. The officer pulled the suspect away from the truck and both fell to the ground while continuing to struggle. The suspect punched the member several times in the head and face before trying to disarm him. The officer fought the suspect off of him maintaining control of his sidearm, however this time the suspect was successful in getting into the driver’s seat of the Police vehicle. The officer was dragged a short distance while trying to prevent the suspect from driving off.
The injured constable went to a nearby residence and with the help of the homeowner, was able to call for help. The responding backup members traced the police motor vehicle using the in-car GPS to location several kilometers away where it was found in a ditch unoccupied and undamaged.
Local RCMP officers, with assistance from Whitefish Lake community members, were able to track the suspect on foot to a residence ,on the south end of the Reserve. and at approximately 5:30 PM the suspect was arrested without further incident.
Dominic Timothy Jackson, (26) of Whitefish Lake First Nation is facing seven charges in relation to the day’s events, including Assault on a Police Officer Causing Bodily Harm, Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer, Theft of a Vehicle, Flight from Police, and Resisting Arrest. Jackson was also wanted on four separate outstanding warrants totaling 19 criminal charges including Domestic assault, Domestic Assault with a Weapon, Break and Enter, and Uttering Threats.
The injured officer was taken by ambulance to the St. Paul hospital where he was treated and released later that night. The officer’s name is not being released at this time.
At approximately 3:45 pm a St. Paul RCMP officer conducted a traffic stop on Main Road in Whitefish Lake with a vehicle believed to have the suspect as a passenger.
When the constable attempted the arrest the suspect, the male attacked the lone member on the side of the road. Intervention tools were deployed however did not have the desired effect. The suspect continued to fight with the member while trying to gain entry into his police truck. The officer pulled the suspect away from the truck and both fell to the ground while continuing to struggle. The suspect punched the member several times in the head and face before trying to disarm him. The officer fought the suspect off of him maintaining control of his sidearm, however this time the suspect was successful in getting into the driver’s seat of the Police vehicle. The officer was dragged a short distance while trying to prevent the suspect from driving off.
The injured constable went to a nearby residence and with the help of the homeowner, was able to call for help. The responding backup members traced the police motor vehicle using the in-car GPS to location several kilometers away where it was found in a ditch unoccupied and undamaged.
Local RCMP officers, with assistance from Whitefish Lake community members, were able to track the suspect on foot to a residence ,on the south end of the Reserve. and at approximately 5:30 PM the suspect was arrested without further incident.
Dominic Timothy Jackson, (26) of Whitefish Lake First Nation is facing seven charges in relation to the day’s events, including Assault on a Police Officer Causing Bodily Harm, Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer, Theft of a Vehicle, Flight from Police, and Resisting Arrest. Jackson was also wanted on four separate outstanding warrants totaling 19 criminal charges including Domestic assault, Domestic Assault with a Weapon, Break and Enter, and Uttering Threats.
The injured officer was taken by ambulance to the St. Paul hospital where he was treated and released later that night. The officer’s name is not being released at this time.
Temporary lockdown at school and hospital in Vegreville
Vegreville RCMP
During the early afternoon of November 6th, 2014, Vegreville RCMP received calls of a potential suicidal male armed with a rifle in the area of St. Martin's School and St. Joseph's General Hospital. RCMP acted quickly, deploying all available resources. RCMP informed both St. Martin's School and St. Joseph's General Hospital of the potential threat. Lock down procedures were then implemented as precautions. A Vegreville residence in the area of St. Martin's School was entered as part of the investigation and several firearms were seized. The male was eventually located by RCMP outside of Vegreville, who had departed the area just prior to RCMP being notified of the incident. As soon as there was no longer a threat, both the School and Hospital were advised and reverted back to normal operations.
The RCMP would like to reassure the public that there are currently no threats to public safety and that the lock down procedures were put in place as a precaution to ensure the public's safety while a potentially dangerous situation was unfolding. The RCMP would also like to reassure the public that no direct threats were made towards either the School or the Hospital, but due to the proximity of the these two locations to the initial call, as well as the information that was available to RCMP at the time, precautions were put into place for the safety of everyone.
The RCMP investigation is on going. The RCMP would like to thank St. Martin's School and St. Joseph's General Hospital whose actions were seamless during the lock down procedure.
Man wanted for theft of poppy boxes in Calgary
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on warrants for the theft of numerous poppy boxes in Calgary.
Since the beginning of November, it is believed that more than 10 poppy boxes have been stolen from various retail locations across the city. Following an investigation by the Centralized General Investigation Section, Dwayne Shane SOROKA, 31, is wanted in connection to a number of the thefts.
At this point, police believe he is responsible for five of the poppy box thefts, however the investigation continues.
SOROKA is described as Caucasian, 6’2” tall, clean shaven and bald, with a medium-to-heavy build.
Anyone who may have information about SOROKA’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637
Case #14439960
Calgary Police Service
To honour the 100th anniversary of the First World War and the sacrifices made throughout, the Calgary Police Service is issuing a Commemorative ‘Vimy Salute’ Cap Badge for uniformed members.
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| Vimy Salute cap badge CPS photo |
The Service holds a close connection to WWI, having 27 members who proudly served in the Great War. The ‘Vimy Salute’ is symbol of gratitude for the bravery and sacrifice given by so many.
The Commemorative ‘Vimy Salute’ Cap Badge will remain the primary cap badge on all Service caps for the next four years. On Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, members will be asked to revert back to our current cap badge. The removal of the ‘Vimy Salute’ in 2018 coincides with the year of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.
A separate ‘Vimy Salute’ lapel pin will be available to both civilian and sworn members of the Service to acknowledge the significance of these events, and to be worn with civilian attire.
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