RCMP helicopter pilot aids stranded snowmobiler
Rash of thefts from vehicles in Grande Prairie
Multiple charges for Edmonton man
Spruce Grove/Stony Plain checkstop nets multiple charges
Stun guns headed for Edmonton seized
EPS investigating hit and run pedestrian
EPS busy during first weekend of holiday checkstops
Suspicious death in west Edmonton
Stolen school bus batteries in Calgary
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Airdrie thefts suspect sought
RCMP Airdrie
On September 18, 2014, at a female suspect and her two children entered the Chatters Hair Salon in Airdrie, filled her purse with products and departed the store without making any attempt to pay.
Again on October 19th, 2014, the female suspect, alone on this occasion, again entered the store, filled her purse with products, and again left the store without making an attempt to pay.
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| Airdrie thefts suspect |
If you have information, please call the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7267. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. 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), you may be eligible for a cash reward.
RCMP helicopter pilot aids stranded snowmobiler
RCMP Tofield
On December 7, 2014, the Tofield RCMP received a request to assist in locating a snowmobiler in the Ministik Bird Sanctuary. The 46 year old man had gone out on a snowmobile at approximately 6:00 pm, running in to difficulty shortly later. With his cell phone he contacted RCMP for assistance. He was unable to provide his exact location to the RCMP. He lit a fire and waited with his machine. Investigators contacted the RCMP air services and learned the RCMP helicopter was already in flight, in the vacinity of the stranded person. The pilot located the stranded snowmobiler and hovered in the area until he was able to restart his machine and was guided out of the area with the assistance of the helicopter lighting the way. The snowmobile operator was well equipped and did not stray from his machine. RCMP would like to remind snowmobile travellers to stay with their machine and light a fire for warmth which will also be a signal for rescuers.
On December 7, 2014, the Tofield RCMP received a request to assist in locating a snowmobiler in the Ministik Bird Sanctuary. The 46 year old man had gone out on a snowmobile at approximately 6:00 pm, running in to difficulty shortly later. With his cell phone he contacted RCMP for assistance. He was unable to provide his exact location to the RCMP. He lit a fire and waited with his machine. Investigators contacted the RCMP air services and learned the RCMP helicopter was already in flight, in the vacinity of the stranded person. The pilot located the stranded snowmobiler and hovered in the area until he was able to restart his machine and was guided out of the area with the assistance of the helicopter lighting the way. The snowmobile operator was well equipped and did not stray from his machine. RCMP would like to remind snowmobile travellers to stay with their machine and light a fire for warmth which will also be a signal for rescuers.
Rash of thefts from vehicles in Grande Prairie
RCMP Grande Prairie
Police are looking for witnesses to come forward who might have witnessed suspicious activity in the Spurs Cookhouse and Dance Hall parking lot early Sunday morning.
Grande Prairie RCMP are investigating a rash of break-ins to approximately 10 vehicles that were parked lot of Spurs Cookhouse and Dance Hall. It is believed that the break-ins occurred between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2014. In each instance, the suspect(s) smashed the front or rear passenger side window to gain access to vehicle and then proceeded to rummage through the vehicle stealing various items.
Police are asking anyone who might have been in the area during the time of these thefts or saw anyone suspicious in this area to please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5701 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
This also serves as a reminder, especially during this time of year, do not make your vehicle an attractive target by leaving items of value in plain view. Ensure these items are out of sight or take them with you.
Multiple charges for Edmonton man
RCMP Beaumont
In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 7, 2014, Beaumont RCMP were called to assist the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) at a licenced establishment in Beaumont. The AGLC Inspector had observed persons drinking outside the bar. Police attended to assist with the matter, and while on scene an intoxicated male urinated on the driver's side door of a police car. When officers attempted to arrest the male for mischief, a short fight ensued. The male broke free and fled the scene on foot. The RCMP's Police Dog Service (PDS) was called to the scene. With assistance from PDS and a local taxi company, the male was located and arrested without further incident. The officers fortunately were not seriously injured.
Dany LAFRANCE, 22 yrs, of Edmonton, Alberta has been charged with assaulting a peace officer, resist arrest, and mischief. Dany LAFRANCE will appear in Leduc Provincial Court on December 11, 2014, at 9:30 am.
RCMP Beaumont
In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 7, 2014, Beaumont RCMP were called to assist the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) at a licenced establishment in Beaumont. The AGLC Inspector had observed persons drinking outside the bar. Police attended to assist with the matter, and while on scene an intoxicated male urinated on the driver's side door of a police car. When officers attempted to arrest the male for mischief, a short fight ensued. The male broke free and fled the scene on foot. The RCMP's Police Dog Service (PDS) was called to the scene. With assistance from PDS and a local taxi company, the male was located and arrested without further incident. The officers fortunately were not seriously injured.
Dany LAFRANCE, 22 yrs, of Edmonton, Alberta has been charged with assaulting a peace officer, resist arrest, and mischief. Dany LAFRANCE will appear in Leduc Provincial Court on December 11, 2014, at 9:30 am.
Spruce Grove/Stony Plain checkstop nets multiple charges
RCMP Spruce Grove/Stony Plain
This past weekend, RCMP from Spruce Grove/Stony Plain Detachment partnered with the Capital West Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) to impact impaired drivers in the region. This was part of an RCMP initiative nation-wide, cracking down on impaired drivers.
Check Stops were conducted both Friday and Saturday evenings, December 5th and 6th.
The following is a summary of the enforcement that was conducted:
This past weekend, RCMP from Spruce Grove/Stony Plain Detachment partnered with the Capital West Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) to impact impaired drivers in the region. This was part of an RCMP initiative nation-wide, cracking down on impaired drivers.
Check Stops were conducted both Friday and Saturday evenings, December 5th and 6th.
The following is a summary of the enforcement that was conducted:
- 9- impaired drivers charged
- 2- Graduated Driver's Licences (GDL) 30 day suspensions
- 5- 72 hours suspensions
- 2- 24 hrs suspension for drug impairment
- 9- 24 hrs suspension for alcohol
- 31- non-moving violations (this would include registration, insurance, etc)
- 8- moving violations (this would include distracted driving, speeding, etc)
- 2- Liquor violations
- 11- Criminal code charges
- 7- warrants executed
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| 2013 Candy Cane check stop |
ALERT
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) in partnership with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have conducted an investigation that has led to the seizure of 24 stun guns.
This case began when CBSA officers at the International Mail Centre in Vancouver intercepted four packages of stun guns. The package originated in Singapore and were destined for an address in Alberta. The CBSA referred the file to ALERT who conducted a follow up investigation.
Jason Kruse, 31, was arrested with the assistance of the Edmonton Police Service at his southwest Edmonton home on December 2. A small marihuana grow-op was located inside the residence and dismantled.
Kruse is facing 74 charges, including:
EPS investigating hit and run pedestrian
The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a hit and run collision between an SUV and a pedestrian that took place in north Edmonton, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle involved, shown below.
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 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 non-life-threatening injuries. The delivery vehicle sustained damage to its left-hand side.
EPS Northeast Division officers continue to investigate the collision and are looking at 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 – possibly an older-model Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango with canopy, or Nissan Xterra. The vehicle is also believed to 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.
- Importing a prohibited device (x 24);
- Possession of an offensive weapon (x 25);
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon (x 25).
EPS investigating hit and run pedestrian
The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a hit and run collision between an SUV and a pedestrian that took place in north Edmonton, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle involved, shown below.
EPS Northeast Division officers continue to investigate the collision and are looking at 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 – possibly an older-model Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango with canopy, or Nissan Xterra. The vehicle is also believed to 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.
EPS busy during first weekend of holiday checkstops
The Edmonton Police Service Traffic Section members had a significant impact on keeping impaired drivers off city streets over the weekend.
Police arrested and charged 17 motorists with impaired driving and issued 22 roadside suspensions, during three Checkstops held across the city between Thursday, Dec. 4 and Saturday Dec. 6, 2014.
The EPS officially launched its Holiday Checkstop program last Thursday evening, and will continue running its stationary and roaming initiatives throughout the month of December.
The EPS Checkstop program involves vehicle-stop locations and roving patrols across the city looking for impaired drivers. While it is aimed at detecting impaired drivers and removing them from the road, a large component is also aimed at educating the public of the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving.
The Checkstop Campaign enhances other EPS impaired driving enforcement efforts such as Target All Drunk Drivers (TADD - police mobile enforcement near entertainment areas) and Curb the Danger (citizens reporting impaired drivers by calling 911), and helps to make city streets safer for all citizens.
If you suspect a driver is impaired, please contact police as soon as possible to Curb the Danger:
Call 911 if it is safe to do so. Calling 911 in an emergency, or to report an impaired driver, is permitted while driving under the distracted driving law.
Report the location, vehicle description, and licence plate number.
Keep the vehicle in sight but do not attempt to chase the vehicle, or break the law to do so.
For more information on EPS traffic safety and enforcement initiatives, please visit www.edmontonpolice.ca/traffic
The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a suspicious death that occurred over the weekend.
On Saturday, December 6, 2014 at approximately 11 pm West Division patrol officers responded to a call for service regarding an intoxicated male at a residence in the area of 122 Avenue and 188 Street. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive male. EMS treated and transported the male to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigations reveal that an altercation took place in the residence between the intoxicated male and another male who were known to each other. A male suspect was interviewed by police and released in the morning on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.
An autopsy was scheduled to take place December 8.
Police are not looking for any other suspects at this time.
The investigation continues.
Stolen school bus batteries in Calgary
The Calgary Police Service is investigating the theft of hundreds of batteries from a northeast bus yard.
Sometime between 2 pm on Sunday, December 7, and 5:30 am on Monday, December 8, 2014, 237 batteries were stolen from 79 school busses (three per bus) at a private yard located at 8220 48 Ave. N.E. In total, the theft is estimated at $20,000.
The batteries were located in an external compartment on the exterior of the bus. In each case, the wires from the batteries were cut and the devices removed.
Unfortunately, no closed-circuit video is available, and the yard was left unlocked during the evening in question due to a late-night charter. Bus batteries are much larger than a typical car battery, therefore, a large vehicle, possibly a cube van, may have been used to transport the stolen items.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in or near the bus yard during the time in question, to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637
CASE #14482141
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