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Monday, December 1, 2014

Policing in Alberta to December 1, 2014

Pincher Creek RCMP weekly summary
Grande Prairie RCMP weekend report
Airdrie RCMP City weekend report
Stabbing in Clairmont
Armed robbery in High River
Rocky Mtn House injury MVC
Gregoire Lake First Nation death under investigation
Prisoner injured when transport van collides with semi
Derailment in downtown Lake Louise
Stranded and injured hikers in Kananaskis
Multiple charges for Airdrie man after fleeing police
Assault and robbery in Grande Prairie
Joint forces checkstop in Lac La Biche area
Unique antique cars stolen


Pincher Creek RCMP weekly summary

The following is an overview of the nature of the complaints that the Pincher Creek Detachment received for the period of November 24-30, 2014. Note that the summary indicates what was reported to the police and may not have been substantiated.

Total calls for service - 46
Domestic assault - 1
Break and Enter (residential) - 1
Uttering Threats - 1
Mischief (vandalism) - 1
Theft of motor vehicle - 1
Theft under $5000 - 2
Impaired Driving - 2
Driving complaints (general) - 9
MV Collisions - 5
Liquor offences - 3
Suspicious occurrences (general) - 1
Assistance to other agencies - 4
False Alarms - 1
911 calls (invalid) - 3
Animal calls - 3
Prisoners held – 6

Grande Prairie RCMP weekend report

Between 4 pm on Friday, November 28, 2014 and 7 am today the Grande Prairie RCMP received 237 calls for service, which included:

15 911 calls
4 Abandoned Vehicles
2 Animal Calls
14 Assaults
18 Assistance to Other Police Agencies
I Unlawfully At Large
1 Break and Enter
1 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
2 Crime Prevention
2 Criminal Harassment
20 Disturbing the Peace
3 Fail to Stop or Remain at a MVC
2 Fail or Refuse to Provide Breath Samples
14 False Alarms
1 Family Orders and Agreements
2 Fraud
9 Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicles
1 Item Lost and Found
11 Liquor Act
7 Mental Health Act
11 Mischief/Vandalism
2 Motor Vehicle Act
1 Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage
6 Municipal By-laws
8 Other Non-Moving Traffic Violations
1 Other Province Territorial Statute
2 Other Theft UNder $5000
1 Lost or Stolen Passport
4 Persons Reported Missing
3 Possession of a Controlled Substance
2 Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
3 Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
2 Robbery
3 Suspicious Persons
1 Take MV without Owner's Consent
6 Theft of Motor Vehicle
5 Theft Under $5000
38 Collisions
1 Trafficking Cocaine
3 Uttering Threats

Airdrie RCMP City weekend report

Between 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2014 and 7:00 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2014, Airdrie City RCMP received 60 calls for service. Calls were dispatched to RCMP as the following and do not reflect actual occurrence or clearance status. Here are some of the dispatched calls:

1 Assault
2 Break and Enters
1 Criminal Harassment
4 Fail to Stop or Remain at Accident Scene Complaints
2 Impaired Driving Complaints
2 Mischief Complaints
1 Other Theft Under $5,000 Complaint
2 Person Reported Missing Complaints
1 Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
1 Theft of SUV
1 Theft of Truck
1 Theft Under $5,000 - Shoplifting
4 Traffic Collisions
1 Uttering Threats against a Person

Stabbing in Clairmont

RCMP Grande Prairie

A 24 year old male has been charged with assault with a weapon after police were called to a Clairmont home after a report of a stabbing early Sunday morning.

On Sunday, November 30, 2014 at approximately 2:45 a.m. Grande Prairie Rural RCMP were called to a Clairmont home in the area of 112 Avenue and 98 Street after a 911 call reported that someone had been stabbed. When police arrived they located two injured males. EMS attended was able to treat the injured parties on scene. The people involved are all believed to have known each other.

As a result of the RCMP investigation, police have charged Cody Allan DESJARLAIS with one count of assault with a weapon and one count of assault. DESJARLAIS was released on $1500 no-cash bail and will appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on December 15, 2014.

Armed robbery in High River

RCMP High River

On November 30, 2014 at approximately 2:25 pm a lone male entered the Folksown Bistro and Lounge located in the town of High River. The male who was carrying a long barreled weapon, demanded money from the till, and departed with an undisclosed amount of cash. This male was last seen walking north in the alley behind Folksown Bistro and Lounge. He is described by witnesses as being approximately 18 years old, between 5'8 - 5'11, caucasian with blue eyes. He was wearing a dark hoodie, with a scarf concealing his face, dark pants and skate shoes.

Rocky Mtn House injury MVC

RCMP Rocky Mountain House

On November 30th, 2014 at approximately 3:02 am RCMP in Rocky Mountain House received a call of a single vehicle collision with injuries. A vehicle was located in the ditch against a fence and the lone occupant was located in the snow outside the vehicle. The man was kept warm by witnesses until RCMP, EMS and Fire attended, and was then transported by STARS to Calgary foothills hospital with multiple injuries.
Gregoire Lake First Nation death under investigation

Wood Buffalo RCMP

On Sunday, November 30, around 1:30 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP members responded to call of service on the Gregoire Lake First Nation, located southeast of Fort McMurray. Wood Buffalo RCMP are still in the process of notifying the next of kin, as such the identity of the male will not be released.

Prisoner injured when transport van collides with semi

RCMP Alberta Media Relations

One person was injured in a Sunday morning collision involving a Correctional Services transport van. At 10:20 am November 30, the prisoner transport vehicle was travelling on Highway 43 near Whitecourt, AB when it came across a semi tractor trailer parked on the highway shoulder. The correctional van slowed and began to move over to avoid striking the semi but lost control on the icy road surface. This resulted in the van colliding with the parked semi tractor trailer unit.

The Correctional Services van had been occupied by two Corrections Officers and one male prisoner. The male prisoner riding in the rear of the van suffered serious injuries and has been transported to hospital in Edmonton.

Investigation into the matter continues and a collision analyst has been engaged.

The condition of the Corrections Officers will not be discussed by the RCMP as they are employees of the Province of Alberta.

Derailment in downtown Lake Louise

RCMP Alberta Media Relations

A train derailed in downtown Lake Louise at 1:30 on Saturday morning. The derailment resulted in five train cars leaving the track, one of which ended up hanging over the Pipe Stone River.

The involved train cars were empty and no chemicals were spilled in the event. There have also been no reported injuries.

This incident occurred at a very low rater of speed as the train passed through a transfer station. Although the cause of the derailment is still under investigation, it is believed a mechanical issue with one of the cars lead to the event. There is currently no indication that Criminal activity played a role.

CP Rail, CP Police and Parks Canada have all been engaged.

Clean up is expected to last into the early evening. Local infrastructure and roadways have not been affected.

Stranded and injured hikers in Kananaskis

RCMP Turner Valley

In the late evening hours of November 29th, 2014, Turner Valley RCMP were called to assist with a pair of injured/stranded hikers in the Cat Creek area of Kananaskis.

After hunting for the day, a male became injured and unable to walk, leaving him to sit huddled in the weather with another associate while temperatures dipped below -35°C. A third male managed to hike by himself to the roadway where he could get cell phone coverage to call for help.

Due to the rugged terrain and deep snow in the area, Turner Valley RCMP as well as Conservation Officers responded using snow machines and managed to get close enough to the stranded pair to walk them down and drive them back to safety. Although extremely cold and nearing hypothermia, all parties were in good health and spirits.

The RCMP would like to remind the public that it is especially important during winter months to be prepared at all times for the possibility of adverse weather conditions and being stranded in them for a period of time. Having the right equipment and knowledge is vital to ensuring the safe enjoyment of any area, both on and off the road.

Multiple charges for Airdrie man after fleeing police

RCMP Airdrie

On the evening of Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at approximately 10:30 p.m., and officer with the Airdrie RCMP Municipal Traffic Section was on patrol in the Ridgegate neighbourhood of Airdrie. The officer witnessed an older model Honda passenger car travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle then performed a donut in an intersection.

The officer activated emergency equipment and attempted to pull over the vehicle. The vehicle did not stop and sped away at a high rate of speed.

The vehicle was later seen by an Airdrie Rural RCMP member on 8th Street travelling at a high rate of speed. Again the vehicle sped off when emergency equipment was activated.

Again in the Chinook Winds area of Airdrie the vehicle was witnessed by and Airdrie City RCMP member, but would not stop for police.

The initial Airdrie RCMP Municipal Traffic member attended the registered address of the plate on the vehicle. A short time later the vehicle returned and the driver was arrested in the driveway.

Robert James JACKETT, 22, of Airdrie was arrested and charged with Dangerous Driving, Flight from Police and Criminal Negligence. JACKETT was also issued violation tickets for Operate Motor Vehicle with expired License Plate, Mis-use of Plate, and Operate Un-Insured Motor Vehicle. Court is set for January 6th, 2014. The vehicle was seized.

The weather and road conditions were very poor that evening.

Airdrie RCMP would like to remind the public to obey all traffic laws and drive for conditions.

Assault and robbery in Grande Prairie

RCMP Grande Prairie

Police are asking witnesses to coming forward who might have seen an assault and robbery that occurred between the Shark Club and Sandman Hotel during the early morning hours of November 30, 2014.

At approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 3014 a lone male departed the Shark Club and was walking between the club and the Sandman Hotel. The male was approached by four males, two of which were Caucasian. The four males were reported to be wearing black coats with their hoods up, blue jeans and black boots. The male reports being struck on the head with what is believed to be an extendable baton and knocked to the ground. The suspects then threatened the male with a knife and then robbed him of his wallet, vehicle keys and cellular phone. The 4 male suspects then fled westbound on foot. The victim received minor injuries but did not seek medical attention.

RCMP are asking anyone who might have been in this area at the time of this incident, or witnessed anything suspicious to please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Joint forces checkstop in Lac La Biche area

RCMP Lac La Biche

On Sunday November 30, 2014 Lac La Biche RCMP with the assistance of the RCMP Boyle Integrated Traffic Unit, Alberta Conservation Officers and Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officers teamed up to conduct a joint forces checkstop.
Throughout the night officers braved temperatures of near -30 and dealt with checking approximately 200 vehicles.  Officers dealt with a variety of infractions and issued eleven violation tickets.
This check stop was the kick off event for a campaign that will be running throughout the month of December titled Operation Save Christmas.  The goal of the campaign is to educate the public and to make highways safer for all motorists by dealing with impaired drivers and other unsafe driving habits.
Lac La Biche is located approximately 250 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, AB.

Unique antique cars stolen

RCMP Spruce Grove/Stony Plain

In mid- November, a man in the Golden Spike/Graminia area South of Spruce Grove came home to an unwelcome surprise.

His two collector cars were missing from his garage, with no signs of forced entry. One vehicle is a blue 1990 Jaguar XJS convertible, and the second is a light blue 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.

Stock photos of the vehicles are attached below.



Anyone with information relating to this is asked to call the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP at 780-968-7200. 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 (www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or a seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and the identity of the caller will remain anonymous.

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