Policing in Alberta to November 27, 2014

Hit and Run in Brooks  
Shooting of livestock in Brooks area

Provincial travel advisory issued
Multi-vehicle injury collisions on Hwy 2 updated
Winter driving conditions in Banff area
Red Deer RCMP remind drivers to slow down
RCMP looking for owners of recovered saddles
Armed robbery in High River
Red Deer man faces multiple charges after running from RCMP
3 charged after Calgary bank robbery
Backhoe vandalised near Turin

Hit and Run in Brooks  

  

Brooks RCMP are investigating Hit and Run in the Safeway parking Lot.

At approximately 10:40 am on November 27, 2014 a White Ford Pickup slid into the fence, in the northwest corner of Safeway’s parking lot. The vehicle is described as being white Ford possibly an F150 extended cab and flat black vinyl topper. Police are looking for any witnesses to identify the vehicle and driver.

If you have information on the incident please 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

Shooting of livestock in Brooks area
Brooks RCMP are currently investigating a shooting of live stock that is suspected to have occurred between November 15, 2014 and November 19, 2014 at Range Road 145 and Township Road 182 near Brooks. During this time, an unknown person(s) caused serious injury to a horse resulting in the horse having to be put down.

Brooks RCMP are requesting the assistance of the public to identify the person(s) responsible for this shooting please contact Brooks RCMP Detachment at (403) 794-4400, or Brooks & District Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 TIPS (8477), or visit www.brookscrimestoppers.com
Provincial travel advisory issued

RCMP advise highways are in very poor driving condition across the province. The QEII is very slippery and there are multiple collisions on going between Edmonton and Calgary. Highways to the north of Edmonton have snow accumulation and blowing snow which has caused poor visibility in some areas.

Highways south of Edmonton are in poor driving condition and there are several vehicles that have slid off the road. Please use caution and be aware of emergency vehicles.

RCMP Commanding Officer, Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan has recommended you do not travel unless it is necessary. If you have to travel please ensure you are prepared with proper emergency clothing and equipment.

Please refer to the 511 road reports before travelling and for further updates.

Multi-vehicle injury collisions on Hwy 2 updated

Red Deer RCMP

Update November 27, 4:40 pm:

The South Bound lanes of Highway #2 near Red Deer are now open, however, traffic is moving very slowly in the area with long backups.

Highway conditions remain poor with icy sections from Edmonton to Calgary. Travel on Highways is not recommended.

The Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol Officer remains in Red Deer Hospital, being treated for serious but non life threatening injuries.

Original release November 27, 1:55 pm:

QEII Officers are being overwhelmed with several serious injury collisions on Highway #2 in the Red Deer area. Travel on Highway #2 is NOT RECOMMENDED.

An Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol Officer, a member of the QEII Integrated Traffic Unit, was checking on vehicle occupants at a collision scene when the officer was struck and injured by an out of control semi truck. The officer has been taken to hospital by ambulance.

A tanker truck involved in another secondary collision has also rolled and is now leaking fuel.

Highway #2 is currently closed in the south bound lanes at Highway #12 at Lacombe.

Winter driving conditions in Banff area

Lake Louise RCMP are advising the public to be mindful of the winter driving conditions on the Trans Canada, through the mountains. As Environment Canada still has a heavy snow fall warning for the Banff National Park area, plows are busy clearing snow and are sometimes working in tandem. Do not pass while this is happening as there are plow extensions on the ground coming out from the plows that are hard to see, but assist the plows to clear more of the road more quickly. The RCMP are also requesting the motoring public to slow down and give more room for stopping. 

The Trans Canada is temporary closed (as of 8:00 this morning) between Golden and Revelstoke in
both directions due to a collision. It is unknown when the road will open but drivers are asked to check drivebc.ca for update.

Red Deer RCMP remind drivers to slow down

As the snow falls, Red Deer RCMP remind Red Deerians to use caution when traveling city streets:

• Remember, while four-wheel drive may offer better traction when you start out, it doesn’t provide any extra traction when you put on the brakes.
• Accelerate and decelerate slowly, and drive slowly – starting, turning and braking all take longer on snow-covered roads.
• Leave extra room between your vehicle and other vehicles – give yourself space to stop safely.
• Check road and weather conditions before you start out, and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.
• Remove all snow from your vehicle so that you can see 360 degrees around it.
• Ensure all headlights and taillights are working properly.
• Use headlights, even during daylight hours, to increase visibility.
• If needed, add weight to the trunk or box of your vehicle with sand bags.
• Check tires for wear and replace with either snow or good all-season tires.

RCMP see a dramatic increase in collisions when road and weather conditions deteriorate. By implementing some basic vehicle maintenance and traffic safety awareness, you can do your part to avoid and reduce collisions on city streets this winter.

When approaching the scene of a collision, proceed with extreme caution.  SLOW DOWN when passing Emergency Services personnel and give them room to work. Everybody deserves to return home safely.

Do you need police at the scene of a motor vehicle collision?

If there is a serious injury or fatality, call 911. If any involved vehicle is not drivable, or if any driver fails to produce registration or insurance, in Red Deer call the RCMP complaint line at 403-343-5575 (24 hours). If the vehicles are drivable and the above factors are not applicable, you don’t need police at the scene.

Do you need to report a collision to police after the fact?

You must make a police report after the collision if there is any injury, even a minor one, or if there appears to be $2000 or more in damage (if you aren’t sure, you can get an estimate first).

Exchange information with the other driver:

You need to exchange registration, insurance and drivers’ license information with the other driver(s). If you have a cell phone, it’s easiest to take photographs that information. Make sure to also take pictures of the damage to all involved vehicles and the collision location.

Report the collision in person at the downtown (4602 51 Avenue) or north (6592 58 Avenue) detachments:

You will need to provide the registration, insurance and drivers’ license information you exchanged with the other driver, damage to involved vehicles and the collision location. You will need to fill out a collision report.

Reporting a Hit and Run

If you are the victim of a hit and run, report it to the police. If you see the other vehicle, record its make, model, and license plate number – partial license plates may be useful.

For more information visit www.reddeer.ca/rcmp. Red Deer RCMP would like to thank drivers for using the Complaint Line and emergency 911 numbers responsibly.

RCMP looking for owners of recovered saddles

RCMP Alberta Media Relations

In October 2014, The RCMP auto theft investigators executed a search warrant at a rural property. Several saddles were seized during this operation however police have yet to identify the rightful owner of these saddles.

There is indications these saddles may have been stolen out of Saskatchewan as well as Alberta. RCMP have been canvassing other detachments and utilizing police databases to locate the owners of the remaining property, to no avail.

Some of the saddles are marked or branded with identifying characters. Below are some of the saddles recovered:

RCMP are asking potential owners to contact the Southern Alberta Auto Theft to identify their property (403) 701-1462 or at Lindsey.ANDERSON@rcmp-grc.gc.ca If the property has not been claimed by the end of February 2015, it will be donated or disposed of.

Armed robbery in High River

High River RCMP

At approximately 4:30 am this morning a lone male entered the Mac's Convenience Store located at 625 5th Street SE in High River. The suspect produced a knife and demanded cash from the employee. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken and suspect fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as being average height and build, wearing dark clothing, and ski mask and dark colored toque.

Red Deer man faces multiple charges after running from RCMP

RCMP Red Deer City

24 year old James Kenneth Riley of Red Deer faces a number of criminal charges after an RCMP check at the downtown McDonald’s on the evening of November 24. At approximately 7 pm that night, RCMP approached a suspicious-looking vehicle in the McDonald’s parking lot. The occupant of the vehicle exited the vehicle and fled on foot; he was swiftly apprehended by police and taken into custody after a struggle in which he resisted arrest and refused to comply with RCMP orders.

The car Riley was in had a stolen license plate on it, and RCMP seized several bags of cocaine and methamphetamine, a significant amount of cash, and other items related to the sale of drugs.

James Kenneth Riley has been charged with:
· Criminal Code 355(b) – Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 X 4
· Criminal Code 129(a) – Resist/ obstruct peace officer X 3
· Criminal Code 145(5.1) – Fail to comply with undertaking
· CDSA 5(2) – Possession of controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking X 2 (cocaine & methamphetamine)

He made his first court appearance in Red Deer on November 26 and was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on December 11, 2014 at 9:30 am in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.

Those that traffic in illicit drugs destroy lives, homes and communities. The RCMP remains fully committed to building safe communities and enforcing laws to their fullest extent in order to achieve this goal.

3 charged after Calgary bank robbery

Calgary Police Service

Three men have been charged in relation to a bank robbery that took place yesterday evening. At approximately 5 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, police were called to the Bank of Montreal in the 2300 block of 4 Street SW for reports of a robbery at the bank. Containment was set up to ensure the safety of those nearby, while officers determined if any suspects remained in the bank. It is believed the suspects may have used firearms during the offence and that the staff remained locked within a room inside the bank during the robbery. Three men fled the scene. They were each located nearby and taken into custody without incident. 

Employees of the bank were safely evacuated at approximately 9 p.m., and the Victim Assistance Unit was called out to provide support. No major injuries occurred as a result of this incident, however, one victim did have a minor injury and was assessed by EMS. Lucas Wayne WINDSOR, 21, Saleem Obaid NASERY, 21, and Matthew Alexis VALDES, 23, all of Calgary, have each been charged with: One count of disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence Seven counts of forcible confinement Seven counts of robbery using a firearm One count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose They will next appear in court on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014. 

The investigation continues by the Robbery Unit and anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call police at 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the
Categories: Police, Public Safety

Backhoe vandalised near Turin

RCMP Picture Butte

On or about November 19th, 2014, sometime during the evening, unknown culprits vandalised a JCB model 4CX back hoe. The back hoe was left on a job site north of Highway 25 on the Sundial Road and damage was noticed when the individual who owns the back hoe attempted to drive it no a near by job site. The amount of damage is estimated to be over $10,000.

If any one has information regarding the incident, they are encouraged to contact the Picture Butte RCMP or phone Crime Stoppers @ 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).