Rash of thefts from vehicles in Cochrane
Sylvan Lake learner driver arrested for excessive speeding
Trafficking charges for Spruce Grove man
Spruce Grove man faces multiple trafficking related charges
Support Our Troops licence plate raised more than $220,000
Online Canadian Finals Rodeo ticket scam
Recycling company fined for Fisheries Act violation in Edmonton
Rash of thefts from vehicles in Cochrane
Cochrane RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating two suspects involved in a rash of thefts from vehicles and break and entries that occurred in the town of Cochrane overnight. A number of residents in the neighborhoods of River Heights, Fireside, Jumping Pound, Bow Ridge and West Terrace woke up and found their vehicles had been entered overnight. The culprits walked along the street and check for unlocked vehicles. There were a number of thefts of items from vehicles, and in some case garage door openers were used to gain entry to residences.
Two suspects were captured on a surveillance camera entering vehicles at 1:18 am in the neighbourhood of Jumping Pound. The one suspect appears to be a Caucasian male, with a tall slender build, wearing dark pants, a light coloured jacket with a hood and a light coloured cap. The suspects may be associated to a white Acura MDX that was observed in the area.
If anyone has any information about these crimes, please contact the Cochrane RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Man dragged by stolen vehicle in southeast Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service is looking for a suspect and stolen vehicle after a man was dragged by it at a residence last week.
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at approximately 6:12 a.m., a theft of auto was called in to the Edmonton Police Service in the area of 83 Street and 29 Avenue. It was reported that a 61-year-old man went to his vehicle in the morning that was parked in a residential parking lot overnight and as he approached the driver side door to unlock it, he heard his vehicle start up and saw someone in the vehicle. The man had his key and hand on the door handle when the vehicle sped off, allegedly dragging the man a short distance.
EPS and EMS responded to the scene, found the man lying on the ground then treated and transported him to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The vehicle is described as a 1995, gold coloured Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Alberta licence plate BNS 2311.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male between the ages of 20 and 30.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or suspect is asked 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
On 2014/11/08 at 8:20 am, a Community Peace Officer with the Town of Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement Unit was conducting "Selective Traffic Enforcement" at a location on 50th Avenue in Sylvan Lake in response to complaints of speeding vehicles from residents in the area.
At this time, a pick up truck was stopped after being clocked on radar at 123 km/h. This is a residential area where the speed limit is 40 km/h. The vehicle was doing 83 km/h over the speed limit. As such, the Municipal Enforcement member requested RCMP assistance. An RCMP member attended the scene and the driver was arrested for Speeding, Dangerous Driving as well an outstanding Traffic Safety Act Warrant from Edmonton. The driver of the truck has an Alberta Class 7 Operators Licence (Learner's permit). The vehicle was subsequently towed from the scene.
A 26 year old man from Sylvan Lake has been charged with the following:
The Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP Target Team have arrested and charged another individual with drug trafficking.
On November 6th police obtained a warrant to search a Spruce Grove apartment. Inside the residence police located significant amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, $2610, a pellet handgun and other items used for the sale of illegal drugs.
33 year old Jesse Mackay BURKHOLDER has been charged with:
BURKHOLDER is currently being held in custody on $3000 cash bail. He is to appear in Stony Plain Provincial Court on November 26.
After a three month long investigation the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP Drug Unit have arrested and charged 29 year old Michael BRODT with numerous offences for the second time in as many months.
On November 6th police arrested BRODT for breaching conditions of his release which were imposed as a result of drug related charges in August of this year. During the arrest police found significant amounts of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and $855.00.
A subsequent search was conducted of BRODT's residence and an additional 27 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of crack cocaine, 10 grams of psilocybin, 358 grams of marihuana, 27 grams of heroin, 4 litres of gamma-hydroxy butyrate (GHB), 140 grams of methamphetamine, $6650.00 and 7 throwing knives were found. Police also located several items consistent with the trafficking of illegal drugs.
BRODT has been charged with:
Support Our Troops licence plate raised more than $220,000
Online Canadian Finals Rodeo ticket scam
The Edmonton Police Service is warning the public to be vigilant when purchasing tickets online, after identifying more than 30 instances of an online scam for Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) tickets.
The EPS has noted a series of incidents on Kijiji in which online sellers provide an excuse as to why they cannot meet the CFR ticket buyer in person. The seller then requests an online e-transfer from the buyer as payment, and once payment has been received, the seller fails to deliver the tickets and ends all contact with the buyer.
If you are trying to purchase tickets from an online platform, take the following steps:
Purchase tickets through an authorized seller.
Obtain a bill of sale from the seller and confirm their identity through government-issued photo identification.
Conduct the sale in a public location with surveillance cameras, such as a police station.
There is no way to confirm the ticket you receive is valid until you attempt to gain entry to the event. As such, take the above precautions to ensure you do not fall victim to this scam.
Citizens are reminded to protect their property by removing all valuables from vehicles while attending events.
Anyone who has fallen victim to this scam or has further information is asked 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.
Sylvan Lake learner driver arrested for excessive speeding
Trafficking charges for Spruce Grove man
Spruce Grove man faces multiple trafficking related charges
Support Our Troops licence plate raised more than $220,000
Online Canadian Finals Rodeo ticket scam
Recycling company fined for Fisheries Act violation in Edmonton
Rash of thefts from vehicles in Cochrane
Cochrane RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating two suspects involved in a rash of thefts from vehicles and break and entries that occurred in the town of Cochrane overnight. A number of residents in the neighborhoods of River Heights, Fireside, Jumping Pound, Bow Ridge and West Terrace woke up and found their vehicles had been entered overnight. The culprits walked along the street and check for unlocked vehicles. There were a number of thefts of items from vehicles, and in some case garage door openers were used to gain entry to residences.
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Man dragged by stolen vehicle in southeast Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service is looking for a suspect and stolen vehicle after a man was dragged by it at a residence last week.
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at approximately 6:12 a.m., a theft of auto was called in to the Edmonton Police Service in the area of 83 Street and 29 Avenue. It was reported that a 61-year-old man went to his vehicle in the morning that was parked in a residential parking lot overnight and as he approached the driver side door to unlock it, he heard his vehicle start up and saw someone in the vehicle. The man had his key and hand on the door handle when the vehicle sped off, allegedly dragging the man a short distance.
EPS and EMS responded to the scene, found the man lying on the ground then treated and transported him to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The vehicle is described as a 1995, gold coloured Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Alberta licence plate BNS 2311.
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Anyone with information regarding this incident or suspect is asked 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
Sylvan Lake learner driver arrested for excessive speeding
Sylvan Lake RCMP
At this time, a pick up truck was stopped after being clocked on radar at 123 km/h. This is a residential area where the speed limit is 40 km/h. The vehicle was doing 83 km/h over the speed limit. As such, the Municipal Enforcement member requested RCMP assistance. An RCMP member attended the scene and the driver was arrested for Speeding, Dangerous Driving as well an outstanding Traffic Safety Act Warrant from Edmonton. The driver of the truck has an Alberta Class 7 Operators Licence (Learner's permit). The vehicle was subsequently towed from the scene.
A 26 year old man from Sylvan Lake has been charged with the following:
- S. 115(2)(p) Traffic Safety Act - Speeding
- S. 51(e) Traffic Safety Act - Learner Drive motor vehicle without proper supervision
- S. 249(1)(a) Criminal Code - Dangerous Driving
Trafficking charges for Spruce Grove man
On November 6th police obtained a warrant to search a Spruce Grove apartment. Inside the residence police located significant amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, $2610, a pellet handgun and other items used for the sale of illegal drugs.
33 year old Jesse Mackay BURKHOLDER has been charged with:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
BURKHOLDER is currently being held in custody on $3000 cash bail. He is to appear in Stony Plain Provincial Court on November 26.
Spruce Grove man faces multiple trafficking related charges
Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP
On November 6th police arrested BRODT for breaching conditions of his release which were imposed as a result of drug related charges in August of this year. During the arrest police found significant amounts of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and $855.00.
A subsequent search was conducted of BRODT's residence and an additional 27 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of crack cocaine, 10 grams of psilocybin, 358 grams of marihuana, 27 grams of heroin, 4 litres of gamma-hydroxy butyrate (GHB), 140 grams of methamphetamine, $6650.00 and 7 throwing knives were found. Police also located several items consistent with the trafficking of illegal drugs.
BRODT has been charged with:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of psilocybin for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of gamma-hydroxy butyrate (GHB) for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- 4 counts of breaching of release conditions
Support Our Troops licence plate raised more than $220,000
Government of Alberta
About 4,000 Alberta vehicles now display a Support Our Troops licence plate, and for each one sold, $55 went to help military families in Alberta.
Since it was introduced on July 22, 2014, the Support Our Troops licence plate has given Albertans a new way to show their respect for—and help aid—Canadian service men and women in Alberta.
“The Support Our Troops licence plate is both a statement of pride and a show of support for our military families. I encourage Albertans to consider ordering a Support Our Troops licence plate this Remembrance Day. I’m glad to have my plate as a way of saying thank you to our military.” - Stephen Khan, Minister of Service Alberta
The Support Our Troops Program aids injured personnel and provides financial assistance to current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. To date, Albertans have contributed more than $220,000 through licence plate sales to the program, which is administered by the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services.
“The Support Our Troops licence plate is a fitting reminder of the sacrifices we will commemorate this upcoming Remembrance Day. Through the Support Our Troops Program and the generosity of Albertans, this initiative will help the extraordinary and unique needs of military members and their families.” - Commodore Mark Watson, Director General at Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
The Support Our Troops plate complements Alberta’s veterans’ plates, which feature a poppy in honour of former and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Support Our Troops plate can be ordered through registry agents across Alberta. Allow two weeks for delivery.
Related link: Support our Troops licence plate
Online Canadian Finals Rodeo ticket scam
The Edmonton Police Service is warning the public to be vigilant when purchasing tickets online, after identifying more than 30 instances of an online scam for Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) tickets.
The EPS has noted a series of incidents on Kijiji in which online sellers provide an excuse as to why they cannot meet the CFR ticket buyer in person. The seller then requests an online e-transfer from the buyer as payment, and once payment has been received, the seller fails to deliver the tickets and ends all contact with the buyer.
If you are trying to purchase tickets from an online platform, take the following steps:
Purchase tickets through an authorized seller.
Obtain a bill of sale from the seller and confirm their identity through government-issued photo identification.
Conduct the sale in a public location with surveillance cameras, such as a police station.
There is no way to confirm the ticket you receive is valid until you attempt to gain entry to the event. As such, take the above precautions to ensure you do not fall victim to this scam.
Citizens are reminded to protect their property by removing all valuables from vehicles while attending events.
Anyone who has fallen victim to this scam or has further information is asked 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.
Recycling company fined for Fisheries Act violation in Edmonton
Environment Canada
Last week, General Recycling Industries Ltd. (GRI) pleaded guilty in Alberta Provincial Court to one count of an offence under the Fisheries Act, related to the release of a deleterious substance into fish-bearing waters. The company was sentenced to a $75,000 penalty.
On April 28, 2012, Environment Canada received notification that “oily water” was being pumped from GRI property into a storm sewer. An Enforcement Officer attended the site and observed a four inch hose discharging industrial wastewater into the sewer, which flows into Mill Creek and subsequently the North Saskatchewan River. Both bodies of water are fish-bearing.
Sample analysis confirmed that the wastewater was deleterious to fish. An investigation into the incident was opened and the company was charged in 2013.
$73,000 of the penalty will be allocated to the Environmental Damages Fund.
Last week, General Recycling Industries Ltd. (GRI) pleaded guilty in Alberta Provincial Court to one count of an offence under the Fisheries Act, related to the release of a deleterious substance into fish-bearing waters. The company was sentenced to a $75,000 penalty.
On April 28, 2012, Environment Canada received notification that “oily water” was being pumped from GRI property into a storm sewer. An Enforcement Officer attended the site and observed a four inch hose discharging industrial wastewater into the sewer, which flows into Mill Creek and subsequently the North Saskatchewan River. Both bodies of water are fish-bearing.
Sample analysis confirmed that the wastewater was deleterious to fish. An investigation into the incident was opened and the company was charged in 2013.
$73,000 of the penalty will be allocated to the Environmental Damages Fund.
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