Single vehicle fatality near Fort McMurray
Wood Buffalo RCMP
On Monday September 29th , at 4:29am, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a single vehicle crash approximately 27 kilometers north of Fort McMurray on Highway 63 near the Borealis Camp that claimed the life of a 52 year old man.
The man was the lone occupant of a sports utility vehicle that had been traveling north on Highway 63 when it left the road, went into the ditch and rolled several times. The man was not wearing a seatbelt and was still in the vehicle when RCMP arrived on scene. Police continue to work on a cause for this crash, but can say alcohol and or drugs are not suspected to be a contributing factor.
Sections of Highway 63, in the vicinity of the crash, were limited to one lane but have since been reopened.
Wood Buffalo RCMP will not be releasing any further details on the deceased man out of respect for the family as notification continues. Police continue to investigate this unfortunate occurrence.
Armed robbery in Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 7:00 am on Sunday, September 28 in the area of 39 Avenue and 44 Street. A Red Deer man was walking to work when he was stopped by three men, all of whom carried knives. One man threatened the victim with a knife before punching him once. The three suspects took his backpack, cell phone and wallet and ran from the area on foot, heading eastbound on 44 Street. Police searches of the area did not locate the suspects, and the victim did not sustain any injuries from the assault.
The suspects were all wearing black pants, black winter jackets and balaclavas, and were between 5’4” and 5’8” tall, with skinny builds. All three were described as being between the approximate ages of 16 and 19 years old.
Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying the suspects responsible for this crime is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403.343.5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at
www.tipsubmit.com
Multiple charges laid against Okotoks man
Okotoks RCMP
On September 26 at approximately 11:34 P.M Okotoks RCMP received a call of a disturbance at a residence. A male was arrested and taken into custody for numerous criminal code charges.
The investigation revealed that the male was involved in recent B & E/ Thefts, at Classic Source for Sports (x 2), The Boot Hill Gallery and Urban Optique.
17 criminal code charges stemming from these recent events are as follows: aggravated assault, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, possess weapon dangerous to public peace, uttering threats, break and enter-theft x 4 and fail to comply with undertaking x 9.
The 42 year old male was been remanded into custody pending a bail hearing on Monday September 29th, 2014 in Calgary, Alberta.
The matter is still under investigation and further charges are pending.
Spruce Grove armed robber arrested
Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP have laid charges following two brazen robberies in as many days.
On Thursday, September 25, a man with a knife robbed "Jack's Drive In", just as the business was preparing to close for the evening.
The following day, September 26th, a man with a knife entered a "Petro Canada" convenience store in Spruce Grove just after noon, demanding money.
Extensive patrols of the area and diligent police work allowed RCMP to arrest a suspect within 30 minutes of the Petro Canada robbery.
39 year old Darryl Jack Walker of Spruce Grove is charged with two counts of robbery with a weapon. He did not speak to bail, and has been remanded into custody until his October 1st court appearance in Stony Plain Provincial Court.
He has a related criminal record.
Airdrie youth struck by vehicle in crosswalk
Airdrie RCMP
On September 26, 2014 at 8:05 am, on Meadowbrook Drive near Mayfair Close, a 12 year old female was crossing the road at a marked crosswalk. The child was struck by a vehicle and knocked down.
Airdrie RCMP and Alberta Provincial Emergency Medical Services were dispatched. The female youth received minor scrapes and bruises, was evaluated as a precaution, and released to her mother.
The driver of the vehicle was charged with Failing to Allow a Pedestrian to Use a Crosswalk Safely.
Airdrie RCMP would like to remind drivers to use caution at all times, and be especially cautious in residential and school zones.
Grande Prairie RCMP weekend summary
Between 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2014 and 7:00 a.m. today, Monday, September 29, 2014, the Grande Prairie RCMP received 270 reports and/or calls for service, which included:
- 20 911 calls
- 5 Abandoned Vehicles
- 4 Animal complaints
- 14 Assaults
- 12 Breach of or Fail to comply with conditions
- 1 Break and Enter
- 7 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Complaints
- 16 Disturb the Peace
- 13 Other Moving Traffic Complaints
- 6 Other Non-Moving Traffic Complaints
- 5 Fail to Remain at Scene of Accident
- 15 False Alarms
- 2 Frauds
- 21 Impaired Drivers
- 3 Items Lost or Found
- 1 Gaming and Liquor Act Complaints
- 29 Mischief complaints
- 3 Municipal Bylaw complaints
- 10 Theft of Motor Vehicle complaints
- 13 Theft related complaints
- 9 Suspicious person, vehicle, or property
- 16 Traffic Collisions
- 21 Other (Criminal Code/Provincial Act/Municipal Bylaw)
- 15 Assist (General Public, Other Agencies, Other Police)
- 1 Trespass Act complaints
- 8 Utter Threats complaints
Arson to vehicle in Brooks
Brooks RCMP are requesting the assistance of the public to help solve a vehicle fire that had occurred on Spruce Avenue in Sunnylea, outside of Brooks, Alberta.
Sometime between Sunday, September 21st and the morning of Friday, September 25th, 2014 an unknown amount of persons entered an unlocked GMC Sierra located along the Sunnylea train tracks. While inside the vehicle, the unknown persons set fire to the interior of the vehicle before fleeing.
Pellet gun mistaken for shotgun in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie RCMP
At approximately 7:55 pm on Sunday September 28, 2014, RCMP responded to a call involving a firearm in the area of 105th Street and 72nd Avenue in Grande Prairie.
Police attended the area and set up containment due to the risk of having a suspect armed with a long barrel firearm. The suspect was located and was apprehended without incident.
The investigation revealed that the suspect had a camouflaged pellet gun that resembled a pump action shotgun. He was released without charges and no charges are pending.
Police would like to thank the person/s who called the incident in as this helps to keep our community and neighbourhoods safe.
Hit and Run near Calgary
Strathmore RCMP
On September 24, 2014 at approximately 11:30 pm., Strathmore and Chestermere RCMP and Emergency Medical Services attended to a 57 year old man located unconscious with severe injuries near the shoulder of the road on eastbound Highway 1 near the Paradise Road turnoff, approximately 5 kilometers east of Calgary City Limits.
The man is being treated at hospital and is in critical but stable condition. It is believed this man commonly walked in this area. The man was wearing dark clothing and was found with luggage at the scene. The man's name is being withheld pending notification of family.
Anyone with information that could assist in this investigation, or was in the area on the evening of September 24, 2014 and saw this male walking on the side of the Highway, is asked to contact Strathmore RCMP at
403-934-3968.
Man charged in Fox Creek firearm incident
Fox Creek RCMP
A 37 year old man is facing 5 charges as a result of a firearm being discharged from a vehicle in Fox Creek on Saturday September 27, 2014.
The charges are: Unsafe Storage of Firearms, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition without a Licence/Registration and Child Endangerment.
The man charged will make his first court appearance on Monday November 24, 2014 in Fox Creek Provincial Court at 10:00 am.
Police are not releasing any further detail regarding this event and the male charged, as doing so could risk disclosing the children's identities.
Background: On Saturday, September 27 a vehicle was parked in the cul-de-sac of 8A Avenue in Fox Creek, Alberta. The two parents left three children ages 1 to 6 years old in the vehicle to go into a house. While gone, the eldest child fired a rifle that was sitting in the passenger seat, discharging it out of the driver's side. No one was injured and the RCMP made an arrest.
Stolen Strathmore area vehicles recovered
Okotoks RCMP
On September 26 Okotoks RCMP recovered three GMC Sierra Pickup trucks that had been stolen from the Strathmore area.
The trucks were located via GPS tracking devices in the 300 block of Sheep River Place, Okotoks. Two of the trucks were on the street/alley, the third was parked in a driveway. Okotoks RCMP secured a warrant to take this truck and during the subsequent search, a fourth stolen vehicle was located on the property as well. This one is a Jeep Patriot that was stolen out of Calgary.
No one has been charged yet with regards to these vehicles and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about these crimes or any others should contact the Okotoks RCMP or Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-8477.
