Fatal Wabuman Lake area MVC
Bomb threat in Fort McMurray
Taxi robbery in Fort McMurray
Organized crime members arrested in Edmonton
Arson charge for Calgary man
Suspicious house fire in Beaverlodge
Bruderheim bar patrons foil robbery attempt
Tougher tobacco laws intended to protect youth
Grande Prairie Warrant Round-Up wraps up
Bomb threat in Fort McMurray
Taxi robbery in Fort McMurray
Organized crime members arrested in Edmonton
Arson charge for Calgary man
Suspicious house fire in Beaverlodge
Bruderheim bar patrons foil robbery attempt
Tougher tobacco laws intended to protect youth
Grande Prairie Warrant Round-Up wraps up
Fatal Wabuman Lake area MVC
Road and weather conditions do not appear to be a factor, nor do alcohol and drugs. Preliminary results indicate the driver proceeded unsafely through a stop sign, not seeing the semi-truck.
Bomb threat in Fort McMurray
As result of the search warrants, ALERT seized:
Arson charge for Calgary man
The Calgary Police Service Arson Unit has charged a man in relation to a fire at an apartment building.
At approximately 4 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, emergency services attended an apartment building in the 800 block of Glenmore Trail S.W. for reports of a fire. Building residents were evacuated and one tenant was taken to hospital as a precaution due to smoke inhalation. Total damage as a result of the fire is estimated at $200,000.
Following an investigation by the Arson Unit, it is believed a man intentionally set fire to a suite belonging to a woman living in the building.
Orrie Dewhyte HEWSON, 35, has been charged with arson – threat to human life, and two counts of arson – damage to property. He will next appear in court on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014.
Suspicious house fire in Beaverlodge
Bruderheim bar patrons foil robbery attempt
Spruce Grove RCMP
A collision 17 kilometers west of Edmonton on the evening of November 12 claimed the life of a 25 year old Yellowhead County woman. The collision occurred West of Stony Plain at Range Road 44 and Highway 16 in the Wabamun Lake area. An SUV was struck by a 5 tonne cube truck. The woman driving the SUV succumbed on scene to her injuries. She was the lone occupant of the vehicle. Her name will not be released, at her family's request. The man driving the cube truck was uninjured.
A collision 17 kilometers west of Edmonton on the evening of November 12 claimed the life of a 25 year old Yellowhead County woman. The collision occurred West of Stony Plain at Range Road 44 and Highway 16 in the Wabamun Lake area. An SUV was struck by a 5 tonne cube truck. The woman driving the SUV succumbed on scene to her injuries. She was the lone occupant of the vehicle. Her name will not be released, at her family's request. The man driving the cube truck was uninjured.
Road and weather conditions do not appear to be a factor, nor do alcohol and drugs. Preliminary results indicate the driver proceeded unsafely through a stop sign, not seeing the semi-truck.
Bomb threat in Fort McMurray
Woood Buffalo RCMP
On November 13 Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a bomb threat at the Safeway on Franklin Avenue. The investigation determined that there was no explosive residue within the location. The store has since been reopened to public. The investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP Detachment.
The RCMP would like to thank the public and local business for their cooperation during this event.
Taxi robbery in Fort McMurray
Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking the assistance from the general public in relation to the robbery of a Wood Buffalo CO-OP Taxi. On November 13 at approximately 3:00 am a taxi driver was in the midst of driving several individuals home when one of the male passengers began assaulting the driver. The driver was forced to pull over and exit the vehicle along with the other passengers. The suspect male then fled the scene with the vehicle. The taxi has since been recovered.
The investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP Detachment.
Organized crime members arrested in Edmonton
ALERT
Two members of an organized crime group operating in Edmonton have been arrested following a two-month investigation by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT).
Corey Huff, 26, and Jordan Murray, 24, were arrested by ALERT Edmonton, with assistance from the Edmonton Police Service and Strathcona County RCMP. Huff and Murray are two members of an organized crime group that figures prominently in the metro Edmonton cocaine trade and has ties to British Columbia. They have been connected to gang-related violence in the past.
The arrests occurred on November 6 and coincided with search warrants being executed at homes in Sherwood Park and southwest Edmonton. Nearly a quarter million worth of drugs was seized from the homes. Cash proceeds of crime totaling $114,000 were seized and will be submitted to the Alberta Government’s Civil Forfeiture Office.
On November 13 Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a bomb threat at the Safeway on Franklin Avenue. The investigation determined that there was no explosive residue within the location. The store has since been reopened to public. The investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP Detachment.
The RCMP would like to thank the public and local business for their cooperation during this event.
Taxi robbery in Fort McMurray
Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking the assistance from the general public in relation to the robbery of a Wood Buffalo CO-OP Taxi. On November 13 at approximately 3:00 am a taxi driver was in the midst of driving several individuals home when one of the male passengers began assaulting the driver. The driver was forced to pull over and exit the vehicle along with the other passengers. The suspect male then fled the scene with the vehicle. The taxi has since been recovered.
The investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP Detachment.
Organized crime members arrested in Edmonton
ALERT
Two members of an organized crime group operating in Edmonton have been arrested following a two-month investigation by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT).
Corey Huff, 26, and Jordan Murray, 24, were arrested by ALERT Edmonton, with assistance from the Edmonton Police Service and Strathcona County RCMP. Huff and Murray are two members of an organized crime group that figures prominently in the metro Edmonton cocaine trade and has ties to British Columbia. They have been connected to gang-related violence in the past.
The arrests occurred on November 6 and coincided with search warrants being executed at homes in Sherwood Park and southwest Edmonton. Nearly a quarter million worth of drugs was seized from the homes. Cash proceeds of crime totaling $114,000 were seized and will be submitted to the Alberta Government’s Civil Forfeiture Office.
As result of the search warrants, ALERT seized:
- $114,000 cash proceeds of crime
- 1 kilogram of cocaine
- 500 grams of Ketamine
- 450 grams of hash oil
- 56 grams of heroin
- 8 kilograms of a cutting agent
- Cocaine press and other drug trafficking paraphernalia
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime. Nearly 400 municipal police, RCMP, and sheriffs work in ALERT.
Arson charge for Calgary man
The Calgary Police Service Arson Unit has charged a man in relation to a fire at an apartment building.
At approximately 4 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, emergency services attended an apartment building in the 800 block of Glenmore Trail S.W. for reports of a fire. Building residents were evacuated and one tenant was taken to hospital as a precaution due to smoke inhalation. Total damage as a result of the fire is estimated at $200,000.
Following an investigation by the Arson Unit, it is believed a man intentionally set fire to a suite belonging to a woman living in the building.
Orrie Dewhyte HEWSON, 35, has been charged with arson – threat to human life, and two counts of arson – damage to property. He will next appear in court on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014.
Suspicious house fire in Beaverlodge
Beaverlodge RCMP are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred the evening of November 8, 2014 and are asking for the public's assistance to identify anyone who might have been around the residence during the time of the fire.
On November 8, 2014 at approximately 5 p.m. emergency responders and the RCMP were called to a house fire in the area of 9th Street and 4th Avenue in the town of Beaverlodge. Fire fighters were able to extinguish the flames but not before a significant amount of damage was caused to the interior of the home. It is believed that the fire resulted in approximately $80,000 worth of damage. The residents were not home at the time of the fire and no one was injured.
The fire is suspicious and being investigated as an arson. Beaverlodge RCMP are asking anyone who has information regarding this fire or saw anyone in or around the home before the fire started to please contact the Beaverlodge RCMP at 780-354-2955.
On November 8, 2014 at approximately 5 p.m. emergency responders and the RCMP were called to a house fire in the area of 9th Street and 4th Avenue in the town of Beaverlodge. Fire fighters were able to extinguish the flames but not before a significant amount of damage was caused to the interior of the home. It is believed that the fire resulted in approximately $80,000 worth of damage. The residents were not home at the time of the fire and no one was injured.
The fire is suspicious and being investigated as an arson. Beaverlodge RCMP are asking anyone who has information regarding this fire or saw anyone in or around the home before the fire started to please contact the Beaverlodge RCMP at 780-354-2955.
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP
On November 12, 2014 at approximately 11:00 pm Fort Saskatchewan RCMP officers responded to a complaint of an armed robbery at a local licensed establishment in Bruderheim, Alberta. The male suspect had already been subdued by patrons of the establishment and as officers arrested him, they immediately noticed that he was in medical distress. EMS was called and the man was transported to an Edmonton hospital where he remains in critical condition.
An imitation handgun, used by the individual during the robbery, was recovered at the scene as well as the cash taken from the staff member.
One of the patrons involved sustained minor injuries during the scuffle.
It is unknown at this time what caused the medical distress of the suspect and the police investigation continues.
The RCMP Major Crimes Section and Forensic Identification Section are assisting the Fort Saskatchewan Detachment in this investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachment at 780-992-6113 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
On November 12, 2014 at approximately 11:00 pm Fort Saskatchewan RCMP officers responded to a complaint of an armed robbery at a local licensed establishment in Bruderheim, Alberta. The male suspect had already been subdued by patrons of the establishment and as officers arrested him, they immediately noticed that he was in medical distress. EMS was called and the man was transported to an Edmonton hospital where he remains in critical condition.
An imitation handgun, used by the individual during the robbery, was recovered at the scene as well as the cash taken from the staff member.
One of the patrons involved sustained minor injuries during the scuffle.
It is unknown at this time what caused the medical distress of the suspect and the police investigation continues.
The RCMP Major Crimes Section and Forensic Identification Section are assisting the Fort Saskatchewan Detachment in this investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachment at 780-992-6113 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Tougher tobacco laws intended to protect youth
Government of Alberta
The Alberta government is taking action to protect youth from tobacco by banning flavoured tobacco products and prohibiting smoking in vehicles when children are present.
“These changes include the strictest ban on flavoured tobacco in Canada. More than half of young tobacco users are using flavoured tobacco. By restricting access to these products, we can reduce use among youth and help our children stay healthy. Reducing the exposure of children to tobacco and reducing the overall use of tobacco products will have positive outcomes across all areas of health care.” - Stephen Mandel, Minister of Health
The amendments to the Tobacco Reduction Act and Tobacco Reduction Regulation will be phased-in over time. Starting immediately, the legislation will:
- Ban smoking in vehicles with minors present
- Prohibit the selling, giving, lending or supplying of tobacco products to minors, similar to federal legislation
Starting June 1, 2015, the legislation will:
- Require minimum pack sizes for specific tobacco products – this will eliminate smaller, more affordable options
- Ban certain flavoured tobacco products
Each year, tobacco use is linked to about 3,000 deaths in Alberta. It is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in Canada.
Grande Prairie Warrant Round-Up wraps up
Grande Prairie RCMP
Police have wrapped up their warrant project in Grande Prairie and have cleared up a number of outstanding warrants.
Grande Prairie RCMP, with the assistance of a number of members from throughout the Western Alberta District, have wrapped up a project focusing on those people with outstanding warrants of arrest who reside in and around the city. During the five day project police arrested 35 people and executed a total of 74 warrants.
During this project, a significant amount of outstanding fines were collected and more importantly a number of people accused of serious Criminal Code offences were tracked down, arrested and will now be brought before the courts. A Canada Wide Warrant was even executed for a person who was unlawfully at large.
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