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- Grass Fire Near Coalhurst
- Fatal Motorcycle Crash north of Sylvan Lake
- Watercraft Collision on the Athabasca River results in fatality
- Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Okotoks
- Fox Creek RCMP officer assaulted
- Former Manager charged with theft over $5000 from Red Deer Business
- RCMP Requesting Public's Assistance to Identify Suspect in Bezanson B and E
- Grande Prairie RCMP Recover $75,000 Worth of Stolen Property
- Firearms Stolen from Vehicle in Fort McMurray
- Pincher Creek RCMP complaint summary September 23-27, 2013
- Grande Prairie RCMP Weekend News Summary
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 599
On Friday, September 27, 2013 at 10:08 pm, Coronation and Consort RCMP, Castor Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a collision on 599 Hwy, east of Castor. A van with one occupant struck a truck hauling farm equipment that was pulled over yet partially on the roadway. The farm equipment was marked with an amber emergency flashing light as well as an emergency triangle. The occupant of the van was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the truck was not injured. While the cause of the collision is not known, it has been determined that speed was a contributing factor. Alcohol is not thought to be a factor and the driver was wearing a seatbelt.
On September 29th, 2013, at 3:07 p.m.,. Lethbridge RCMP were dispatched to assist the Coalhurst Fire Department in dealing with a large grass fire which was burning just North of the Town of Coalhurst. Thanks to the quick action and assistance from local area farmers, the Coalhurst Fire Department, the Nobleford Fire Department, the Picture Butte Fire Department, and Picture Butte EMS the fire was quickly brought under control, and was extinguished shortly thereafter. Foul play was not a factor in this incident, and the fire was believed to have been caused by farm equipment which was operating in the area.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash north of Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake RCMP along with the Bentley Fire Department and Associated EMS attended the scene of a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 6:15pm. The collision occurred approximately 1 kilometer west of Highway 20 on the Rainy Creek Road north of Sylvan Lake.
The motorcyclist was riding in a group of bikes west bound on Rainy Creek Road when it appears he failed to negotiate a curve in the road and left the road and struck a fence. No other vehicles were involved in this collision.
The driver, 62 year old Lloyd SPITTAL of Eckville, Alberta was transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital but died a short time later.
No charges are pending.
Watercraft Collision on the Athabasca River results in fatality
On September 28, shortly before 9:00 PM, the Wood Buffalo RCMP were dispatched to the scene of a watercraft collision on the Athabasca River approximately 140 kilometers north of Fort McMurray. The preliminary stages of the investigation revealed that a boat carrying two occupants collided with a sandbar in the river, causing one of the occupants to be ejected from the watercraft. One male (45) is confirmed deceased, while another male (59) sustained undisclosed injuries. Both victims have been known to reside in Fort McMurray.
Regional Emergency Services as well as Search and Rescue were also involved, however given the remote location and limited ground access to the area several aircraft, including military and RCMP helicopters have been deployed to assist with the rescue and recovery. At this time the survivor has been transported to the hospital in Fort McMurray with non-life-threatening injuries, while the recovery of the other victim is still underway. The next of kin have been notified; however out of respect for the families further victim information will not be released.
The investigation remains on-going at this time, however alcohol does not appear to be a factor and foul play is not suspected at this time. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Okotoks
On September 28, 2013 at 3:45 pm, Okotoks RCMP, Okotoks Fire Dept, and EMS were dispatched to an injury collision on Hwy 7 at 5th Street West (commonly known as Sundance Trail).
A Ford pickup was eastbound on Hwy 7 when a Volvo car pulled out from 5th Street to turn westbound onto Hwy 7. The Ford was unable to stop in time and collided with the Volvo. The 88 year old male driver of the Volvo was ejected from the vehicle upon impact.
Both the driver and passenger of the Volvo were transported to hospital. The driver later died as a result of his injuries. The 67 year old passenger remains in hospital in stable condition.
The driver of the Ford truck was uninjured.
Speed and alcohol were not factors in this collision.
Fox Creek RCMP officer assaulted
On September 28, 2013 at 12:30 AM Fox Creek RCMP responded to a call at a local bar, of an intoxicated and aggressive male that had just been banned from the establishment. When the RCMP officer arrived, the male was identified by witnesses. The intoxicated male was arrested for Mischief to a business as witnesses had observed him to smash a glass door at a near-by business after being banned from the bar. Once arrested, the RCMP officer located a substance believed to be Cocaine. The accused tried to swallow the evidence and in the process bit the RCMP officer on his finger. The accused was then placed in the back seat of the police vehicle. As the accused was being assisted into the back of the police vehicle he forcefully kicked the RCMP officer in the stomach.
A bail hearing was held for the accused, Shale Gerald DUBOIS (19 years of age) of Fox Creek. DUBOIS has been charged with:
- 2 counts of Section 270(1)(a) of the Criminal Code - Assault a Peace Officer
- 1 count of Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance, Cocaine
- 1 count of Section 430(4) of the Criminal Code - Mischief Under $5000
DUBOIS was remanded in custody and is set to appear in Fox Creek Provincial Court on October 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM. The officer received minor injuries and was not treated by a medical facility.
Former Manager charged with theft over $5000 from Red Deer Business
A 5 month investigation has resulted in a Sylvan Lake man facing Criminal Charges.
In May, 2013, RCMP at Sylvan Lake received a complaint from Red Flame Industries Inc reporting that a former manager, while employed by Red Flame Industries, had stole approximately $71,000.00 from the company. The allegations revolve around both personal purchases made by the accused with the company credit card and manipulating the company payroll to pay himself more than he was entitled to receive. The offences occurred between June 28th, 2011 and February 25th, 2013.
43 year old Sean Keith BROUILLETTE of Sylvan Lake has been charged with one count of Theft Over $5000 and one count of Fraud Over $5000. BROUILLETTE has been released on a $25,000.00, no deposit Recognizance by the Justice of the Peace and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court October 31st, 2013.
RCMP Requesting Public's Assistance to Identify Suspect in Bezanson B and E
The RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to identify a suspect believed to be responsible for a break and enter to a Bezanson business on September 14, 2013.
On September 14th at approximately 4:30 a.m. Grande Prairie Rural RCMP were called to the Bezanson General Store after reports of an alarm going off and an employee noticing a door to the business was kicked in. The suspect had fled the scene prior to police arrival. The suspect is believed to have made off with an undisclosed amount of alcohol and tobacco products.
Surveillance video captured images of the suspect inside the store. Police are hoping that the public can assist in identifying the suspect. The male suspect in the photo is wearing a white hooded sweat shirt with a black spider and the words 'Sinister' written across the chest. The suspect is also wearing a black ball cap and tan shorts. Outside surveillance also captured a dark coloured pick-up truck that is believed to belong to the suspect. The suspect vehicle is believed to be an older model grey GM.
The RCMP are asking the public to contact the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5701 if they can identify the suspect or have any information regarding this break and enter. If they do not want to identify themselves they can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Grande Prairie RCMP Recover $75,000 Worth of Stolen Property
Late last week the Grande Prairie RCMP executed a search warrant and recovered stolen property worth approximately $75,000.
On Friday, September 27 at approximately 11 a.m. the Grande Prairie General Investigation Section, along with the Detachment's Crime Reduction Unit executed a judicially authorized search warrant at a Grande Prairie residence. As a result of the investigation, the RCMP have seized a variety of stolen property. The recovered items include a vehicle, trailer, side by side atv, quad atv, atv tires and an assortment of tools. The estimated value of the recovered property is $75,000.
As a result of the investigation, Ted MacDonald of Grande Prairie was arrested and is facing 6 counts of possession of stolen property. MacDonald remains in custody and will appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on October 7, 2013.
Firearms Stolen from Vehicle in Fort McMurray
On September 30th, Wood Buffalo RCMP received a report that 2 firearms had been stolen from a vehicle within Fort McMurray. The vehicle was parked on Moberly Crescent at 8:00 pm on the night of September 29th and the theft was discovered just before 11:00 am on September 30th.
A description of the stolen firearms:
Cz858 tactical hunting rifle, black, with black scope, no sling, bi-pod attached and in a black case.
Remington 700 VTR hunting rifle. Green, triangle barrel, sling scope and in a black case.
The investigation is continuing at this time. Anyone having any information in relation to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP.
If you have information about this, or any other crime(s), please call the Wood Buffalo RCMP at (780) 788-4000, or 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 (check your local Crime Stoppers [www.crimestoppers.ab.ca] for instructions on how to do). 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.
Pincher Creek RCMP complaint summary September 23-27, 2013
Assaults - 1
Uttering Threats - 1
Theft Under $5000 - 1
Impaired Driving - 1
Drugs - 2
Driving Complaints (general) - 1
MV Collisions - 3
Liquor Offences - 4
False Alarms - 1
Animal Calls -5
Prisoners Held - 4
Grande Prairie RCMP Weekend News Summary
Between 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2013 and 8:00 a.m. today, Monday, September 30, 2013, the Grande Prairie RCMP received 265 reports and/or calls for service. Of which included:
22 911 Calls
4 Abandoned Vehicles
3 Animal Complaints
8 Assault Complaints
16 Requests for Assistance (General Public, other RCMP/Police Detachments, Other Agencies)
35 Disturb the Peace Complaints
2 Break and Enter Complaints
5 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Complaints
28 Other (Criminal Code, Provincial Act, Municipal Bylaw)
8 Drive while Disqualified Complaints
2 Fail to Remain at Scene of an Accident Complaints
6 Impaired Driving Complaints
9 False Alarm Complaints
1 Fraud Complaint
7 Items Lost or Found Complaints
9 Gaming and Liquor Act Complaints
26 Mischief Complaints
7 Motor Vehicle Insurance Violations
9 Speeding Complaints
15 Other moving Traffic Complaints
15 Theft Complaints
4 Theft of Vehicle Complaints
7 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Complaints
10 Motor Vehicle Collisions
5 Utter Threats
RCMP Requesting Public's Assistance to Identify Suspect in Bezanson B and E
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| Wanted: Suspect in Bezanson break and enter |
The RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to identify a suspect believed to be responsible for a break and enter to a Bezanson business on September 14, 2013.
On September 14th at approximately 4:30 a.m. Grande Prairie Rural RCMP were called to the Bezanson General Store after reports of an alarm going off and an employee noticing a door to the business was kicked in. The suspect had fled the scene prior to police arrival. The suspect is believed to have made off with an undisclosed amount of alcohol and tobacco products.
Surveillance video captured images of the suspect inside the store. Police are hoping that the public can assist in identifying the suspect. The male suspect in the photo is wearing a white hooded sweat shirt with a black spider and the words 'Sinister' written across the chest. The suspect is also wearing a black ball cap and tan shorts. Outside surveillance also captured a dark coloured pick-up truck that is believed to belong to the suspect. The suspect vehicle is believed to be an older model grey GM.
The RCMP are asking the public to contact the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5701 if they can identify the suspect or have any information regarding this break and enter. If they do not want to identify themselves they can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Grande Prairie RCMP Recover $75,000 Worth of Stolen Property
Late last week the Grande Prairie RCMP executed a search warrant and recovered stolen property worth approximately $75,000.
On Friday, September 27 at approximately 11 a.m. the Grande Prairie General Investigation Section, along with the Detachment's Crime Reduction Unit executed a judicially authorized search warrant at a Grande Prairie residence. As a result of the investigation, the RCMP have seized a variety of stolen property. The recovered items include a vehicle, trailer, side by side atv, quad atv, atv tires and an assortment of tools. The estimated value of the recovered property is $75,000.
As a result of the investigation, Ted MacDonald of Grande Prairie was arrested and is facing 6 counts of possession of stolen property. MacDonald remains in custody and will appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on October 7, 2013.
Firearms Stolen from Vehicle in Fort McMurray
On September 30th, Wood Buffalo RCMP received a report that 2 firearms had been stolen from a vehicle within Fort McMurray. The vehicle was parked on Moberly Crescent at 8:00 pm on the night of September 29th and the theft was discovered just before 11:00 am on September 30th.
A description of the stolen firearms:
Cz858 tactical hunting rifle, black, with black scope, no sling, bi-pod attached and in a black case.
Remington 700 VTR hunting rifle. Green, triangle barrel, sling scope and in a black case.
The investigation is continuing at this time. Anyone having any information in relation to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP.
If you have information about this, or any other crime(s), please call the Wood Buffalo RCMP at (780) 788-4000, or 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 (check your local Crime Stoppers [www.crimestoppers.ab.ca] for instructions on how to do). 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.
Pincher Creek RCMP complaint summary September 23-27, 2013
Assaults - 1
Uttering Threats - 1
Theft Under $5000 - 1
Impaired Driving - 1
Drugs - 2
Driving Complaints (general) - 1
MV Collisions - 3
Liquor Offences - 4
False Alarms - 1
Animal Calls -5
Prisoners Held - 4
Grande Prairie RCMP Weekend News Summary
Between 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2013 and 8:00 a.m. today, Monday, September 30, 2013, the Grande Prairie RCMP received 265 reports and/or calls for service. Of which included:
22 911 Calls
4 Abandoned Vehicles
3 Animal Complaints
8 Assault Complaints
16 Requests for Assistance (General Public, other RCMP/Police Detachments, Other Agencies)
35 Disturb the Peace Complaints
2 Break and Enter Complaints
5 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Complaints
28 Other (Criminal Code, Provincial Act, Municipal Bylaw)
8 Drive while Disqualified Complaints
2 Fail to Remain at Scene of an Accident Complaints
6 Impaired Driving Complaints
9 False Alarm Complaints
1 Fraud Complaint
7 Items Lost or Found Complaints
9 Gaming and Liquor Act Complaints
26 Mischief Complaints
7 Motor Vehicle Insurance Violations
9 Speeding Complaints
15 Other moving Traffic Complaints
15 Theft Complaints
4 Theft of Vehicle Complaints
7 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property Complaints
10 Motor Vehicle Collisions
5 Utter Threats
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