Fatality collision near Hanna
Collision on Highway 2A sends two to hospital
Bank robbery in Calgary
St. Albert RCMP and FCSS partner with community groups
Keep fire safety in mind this holiday season
Running vehicle stolen in St. Albert
Shooting in downtown Edmonton
Random stabbing incident in Calgary
Serious collision in SE Calgary
Christmas tips for shoppers and retailers
$39,700 in counterfeit currency intercepted in Edmonton
Combating Counterfeit Products Act passed
*
The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a hit and run collision between a SUV and a pedestrian that took place in north Edmonton, and is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle involved.
Video surveillance of suspect vehicle turning northbound onto 126 Street:
At approximately 12:30 pm on Thursday, December 4, 2014, a 32-year-old male got out of his delivery vehicle parked westbound along 127 Avenue east of 126 Street. It was reported by witnesses that the employee had just exited the driver side when he was struck by an unknown vehicle travelling westbound. The vehicle turned right and proceeded northbound on 126 Street, allegedly slowing down briefly before speeding away. EMS treated and transported the 32-year-old male to hospital with serious injuries. The delivery vehicle sustained damage to its left-hand side.
EPS Northeast Division officers continue to investigate the collision and have released video surveillance from a nearby business to help identify the unknown vehicle. Witnesses describe the vehicle as a four-door, dark-coloured SUV with a roof rack and tinted windows – believed to be an older-model Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle may have sustained damage to its right-hand side.
“We are asking for anyone with information about this vehicle to come forward to police, or that the driver of the vehicle comes forward to speak with us about the collision,” says Const. Jeff McIsaac with EPS Northeast Division.
Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm
Red Deer RCMP look for painting
As part of an ongoing investigation, Red Deer RCMP are trying to verify the location of a large painting by local artist Douglas Strickland. The painting is approximately 5.5 feet long by 2 feet high and depicts a biblical scene. RCMP believe the painting may currently be hanging in a Red Deer church.
 |
| Douglas Strickland painting |
Anyone who can assist Red Deer RCMP in locating this painting is asked to Constable Clowery at 403-406-2300.
Fatality collision near Hanna
RCMP Hanna
On December 11, 2014 at approximately 11:20 am Hanna RCMP officers were called to a serious collision between a semi-trailer unit and a pickup truck on Highway 9 between Youngstown and Hanna. The driver and lone occupant of the pickup truck was pronounced deceased upon emergency services' arrival.
Collision on Highway 2A sends two to hospital
RCMP Red Deer
At approximately 1 am on December 11, Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision in the area of 39153 Highway 2A, near Precision Drilling. A northbound Dodge Ram and a southbound Nissan Altima collided, sending the Nissan into the ditch. City of Red Deer Fire and EMS attended the scene along with RCMP and extracted the female driver from the Nissan. The male driver of the Dodge was able to exit his vehicle on his own.
Both drivers were taken to Red Deer Regional Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The road was closed for some time for clean-up and to allow for the work of an RCMP collision analyst. RCMP continue to investigate the collision but alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
Fatality collision near Hanna
RCMP Hanna
On December 11, 2014 at approximately 11:20 am Hanna RCMP officers were called to a serious collision between a semi-trailer unit and a pickup truck on Highway 9 between Youngstown and Hanna. The driver and lone occupant of the pickup truck was pronounced deceased upon emergency services' arrival.
Collision on Highway 2A sends two to hospital
RCMP Red Deer
At approximately 1 am on December 11, Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision in the area of 39153 Highway 2A, near Precision Drilling. A northbound Dodge Ram and a southbound Nissan Altima collided, sending the Nissan into the ditch. City of Red Deer Fire and EMS attended the scene along with RCMP and extracted the female driver from the Nissan. The male driver of the Dodge was able to exit his vehicle on his own.
Both drivers were taken to Red Deer Regional Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The road was closed for some time for clean-up and to allow for the work of an RCMP collision analyst. RCMP continue to investigate the collision but alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
Meth and cash seized in Calgary
RCMP Calgary
RCMP Calgary
Members of the Calgary RCMP Serious and Organized Crime team seized Methamphetamine and a large quantity of Canadian currency on December 9th, 2014.
The Calgary RCMP Serious and Organized Crime team concluded a short term drug trafficking investigation with arrests of three individual’s in northeast Calgary. Over one pound of Crystal Methamphetamine and approximately $120,000.00 in Canadian currency was seized during the arrests.
Crystal Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that is smoked by a user. It has become more popular in Alberta where it is the next most prevalent street drug behind Marihuana and Cocaine. The quantity of Methamphetamine seized on this investigation represents approximately 5000 individual doses.
Bank robbery in Calgary
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to help locate a man responsible for a bank robbery in the southwest.
At approximately 4 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, a lone man entered the CIBC located on the 100 block of Shawville Boulevard S.W. He waited in line for the next available teller and, once at the wicket, produced a robbery note demanding cash.
The victim complied and the suspect left the bank with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
The suspect is described as Caucasian, approximately 6’ tall, medium build and had stubble. He was wearing a black toque, prescription black-framed glasses, a black hoodie, black pants, running shoes.
Anyone with information about this robbery or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit at 403-428-8787, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637
Case # 14485697
RCMP St. Albert
St. Albert RCMP, in partnership with the City of St. Albert Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Neighbourhood Development Coordinator, Angie Dedrick and the St. Albert Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Social Master Plan Coordinator, Debi Skoye, recognized the tremendous efforts of 3 Crime Prevention community groups on December 3, 2014. Inspector Kevin Murray, the RCMP Detachment Commander for St. Albert presented Certificates of Appreciation to St. Albert Citizens Patrol, St. Albert Neighbourhood Watch and Inglewood Summit Neighbourhood Watch. Each of these volunteer groups have dedicated countless hours to promoting and maintaining safety in the city of St. Albert.
 |
| Inspector Kevin Murray (left) presenting Brian Andersen from St. Albert Citizens' Patrol with a Certificate of Appreciation |
 |
| Inspector Kevin Murray presenting Frank Polanski from St. Albert Inglewood Summit Neighbourhood Watch with a Certificate of Appreciation |
 |
| Inspector Kevin Murray presenting Kathleen Lecky from St. Albert Neighbourhood Watch with a Certificate of Appreciation |
This networking approach will be continued with 2 meetings per year to share trends and ideas. Anyone wishing to join these groups and be a part of the St. Albert Crime Prevention plans are invited visit their websites at citizenspatrol.org for Citizens' Patrol or eyewatch.info for Neighbourhood Watch, or contact Angie Dedrick at adedrick@stalbert.ca
Keep fire safety in mind this holiday season
Government of Alberta
As fire-related deaths in Alberta double during the winter holiday season, help keep you and your family safe by following a few important safety tips.
L-R: Fire Commissioner of Alberta Trent West, Minister of Municipal Affairs Diana McQueen, and Edmonton Fire Chief Ken Block demonstrate the importance of fire safety this holiday season
“The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year, when family and friends gather, but it is also a busy time when fire safety is not always front of mind. I would ask that all Albertans take the steps needed over the holiday season that will help keep their family safe.” - Diana McQueen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister responsible for the Office of the Fire CommissionerIf you have a real Christmas tree in your house or apartment, it’s important to keep it moist. If a tree is too dry, it can pose a serious fire hazard.
Make sure you have a working smoke alarm on every level of the house.
In case of a fire, make sure everyone knows how to get out safely. Develop and practice a home fire escape plan with all members of the household. Once out of the house, stay outside and call 911 from a cell phone or a neighbour’s house.
"The magic of the upcoming festive season is undeniable and a unique time for family and loved ones to come together to celebrate. Typically during the holidays, Edmonton Fire Rescue responds to a higher number of incidents, so please take extra care to use good fire safety practices to ensure the most safe and enjoyable Christmas." - Fire Chief Ken Block, Edmonton Fire Rescue ServicesTips for a fire-safe holiday:
- Never leave cooking unattended.
- Never throw water on a grease fire – use a fire extinguisher or baking soda on a shallow grease fire.
- Never turn on an overhead fan with a cooking fire, as it could cause the fire to spread.
- Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home - test it monthly, change the battery yearly, and replace it every 10 years.
- Water natural Christmas trees daily.
- Don’t overload electrical outlets.
- Never leave candles unattended.
- Stub cigarettes out completely and dispose of them safely.
- Keep flammable materials such as curtains and furniture at least one metre away from space heaters.
- Store matches and lighters in a child-proof drawer or cabinet.
- Create and practice a fire escape plan with your whole family. Get out, stay out and call 911.
RCMP St. Albert
On December 9th, 2014 at approximately 11:00 p.m. an unknown individual(s) stole a white 2004 Toyota Echo from the Pizza Hut parking lot located in 400 block of St. Albert Trail, St. Albert, Alberta. The vehicle was left unlocked and running.
St. Albert RCMP recommend drivers never leave a motor vehicle running unassisted or leave a spare set of keys inside the vehicle.
Shooting in downtown Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a reported shooting that occurred early morning Thursday, December 11, 2014 in downtown Edmonton.
At approximately 12:10 am Downtown Division officers were called by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to 105 Avenue, just west of 101 Street. It was reported that a 32-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound, and was treated and transported to hospital. The male remains in hospital in serious condition.
Random stabbing incident in Calgary
The Calgary Police Service is asking for public assistance following a serious and random stabbing Wednesday night.
At approximately 11:40 pm on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, a man and woman were sitting in a parked vehicle outside a home in the 0-100 block of Appleglen Park S.E., when they were approached by unknown man. The stranger knocked on the driver’s window and after exchanging a few words, he stabbed the victim several times. Despite his injuries, the victim was able to drive away from the scene and make his way to a nearby hospital.
The male victim is currently in stable condition. His passenger was uninjured. Both are co-operating with detectives.
The suspect is described as being Caucasian, 30 to 35 years old, 6’ tall, with a medium build. He was clean-shaven, and was wearing dark clothing, including a baseball hat.
Investigators have yet to establish a motive for the attack and are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area to call 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 #14486308
Serious collision in SE Calgary
The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating a serious collision that took place earlier today.
At approximately 11:30 am on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, police were called to a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot in the Douglasdale area. Upon police arrival, witnesses pointed out the vehicle had just left the parking lot and was travelling at a high rate of speed along 130 Avenue SE.
It is believed the CPS member, in a marked unit, attempted to pull over the truck, by turning on their lights. The truck then fled and the marked unit disengaged. A short distance later, the truck sped through an intersection at 46 Street SE against a red light, T-boning a car on the driver’s door and striking another vehicle that had been waiting to turn left in the intersection.
The female passenger and the male driver of the truck both fled the collision scene on foot. The driver was apprehended a short distance away, however, the woman has not yet been located.
Two men in the car were transported to hospital in serious condition, but have since been upgraded to stable.
The passengers of the third vehicle were also transported to hospital as a precaution.
Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was notified and will be investigating if the actions of the police contributed to the collision.
Christmas tips for shoppers and retailers
Calgary Police Service
With Christmas approaching and having your gifts ready being everyone’s fear, tis a good time of year to remind shoppers and merchants, naughty thieves may be near.
Little steps that we take and mistakes we may make, can all lead to mishaps, for Pete’s sake.
Remembering to put valuables out of sight and locking up your cars, will have you counting your lucky stars.
Taking the time to check cards, keeping an eye on the tills, will make sure you don’t get stuck with any nasty bills.
With a pinch of foresight and a dash of prevention, follow these tips and Christmas shopping can be done with very little tension.
Tips for shoppers:
- Protect your PIN and look for any suspicious signs of tampering on the debit/credit machine.
- Use a shredder to discard personal documents with your credit card or banking info.
- Keep vehicle doors and windows locked.
- Remove or hide valuable items, including change and garage remotes from vehicles.
- Check your credit report periodically.
- Check sales equipment daily, ensuring nothing has been tampered with.
- Use a secured pin pad for credit and debit machines.
- Do not process manual inputs on credit card machines - always make sure to swipe or insert a chip card.
- Be wary of large quantities of gift cards being purchased by one individual, especially if being asked to manually input the credit card number.
- Keep an eye out for counterfeit U.S. money, with $50 and $100 bills being the favourites.
Canada Border Services Agency
On December 2, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Edmonton International Airport cargo facility intercepted 397 counterfeit US$100 bills intended for a recipient in Edmonton.
CBSA officers examined a courier shipment containing one magazine from Nigeria destined to an Edmonton address. During the examination, CBSA officers discovered a large quantity of US$100 bills concealed within the pages of the magazine. Upon closer inspection, officers noted the bills had no security features and were in fact counterfeit. The parcel was turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for further investigation.
Combating Counterfeit Products Act passed
Industry Canada
On December 9, 2014 Industry Minister James Moore today welcomed the passage of the Combating Counterfeit Products Act (Bill C-8) into law.
Counterfeit and pirated goods are a growing threat to the Canadian and global economy. They undermine innovation, diminish brand integrity and threaten economic growth as well as the health and safety of Canadians.
Under this new law, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be able to take action to prevent illegal counterfeit goods from entering Canada's economy. CBSA will be able to work with businesses and rights holders to identify counterfeit goods at the border and will have the power to search for and detain these illegal goods, preventing them from entering the Canadian marketplace.
This law will protect Canadian consumers, manufacturers and retailers, as well as the Canadian economy, from the health and economic threats presented by counterfeit goods coming into Canada.
"Counterfeit, pirated or knock-off goods threaten the integrity of Canadian brands and undermine the hard work of successful Canadian businesses. With the passage of this bill, Canada now has an effective way to stop the flow of these illegal and dangerous goods through our borders and into the marketplace. These goods are not only damaging for businesses but also dangerous for the health and well-being of all Canadians who rely on using safe, good-quality products. With this new law, the Harper Government is standing up and protecting Canadian consumers." – James Moore, Industry MinisterQuick facts
- The Combating Counterfeit Products Act creates a system for rights holders to submit a "request for assistance" to the Canada Border Services Agency, which allows for the sharing of information and better cooperation to stop counterfeit and pirated goods at the border—before they reach the Canadian market.
- Trademark owners will now be able to seek civil damages for the manufacture of, distribution of and possession with intent to sell counterfeit goods.
- The law also amends the Criminal Code to make selling, distributing, possessing, importing or exporting counterfeit goods for the purpose of trade subject to fines and possible jail time.
- Additionally, it will be illegal to make, import, export or possess counterfeit labels. This is a tactic used by some counterfeiters to import acceptable generic goods and then apply counterfeit trademarks separately once in Canada.
- The law targets commercial criminals, not individual travellers, and includes a specific exception for individuals who are travelling across the border with counterfeit goods intended for personal use.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Comments are moderated before being published. Please be civil.