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| RCMP reports |
- RCMP Red Deer City Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Youth
- Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Near Spruceview, Alberta
- Motor vehicle collision/fire near involving sour gas tanker Innisfail results in charge and significant damage to bridge
- Two People Injured in a Motor Vehicle Collision near Leduc
- 2 Vehicle Injury Collision on Highway 2 near Airdrie
- Suspect in Red Deer shooting turns himself in
- RCMP Red Deer City Investigate Suspicious Item located on City of Red Deer Property
- High River Car Dealership Victim of Break/Enter Theft and Arson
- 23 Year Old Leduc Male Charged With Attempted Murder
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RCMP Red Deer City Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Youth
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| Missing: Brandon Loughlin |
If you know of the whereabouts of Loughlin you are asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Near Spruceview, Alberta
At approximately 10:00 am on Friday, the 13th of September, 2013, Innisfail RCMP and the Spruceview Fire Department were called to the scene of a head on collision between a lone motorcycle driver and a Dodge dually truck pulling a camper. The location was at Range Road 41 on Highway 54 west of Spruceview. The collision occurred as the west bound Dodge truck pulled into the oncoming traffic lane, immediately in front of the east bound motorcycle driver.
There was no time to for the motorcycle driver to react. The motorcycle driver, a Caucasian adult male, was deceased upon impact. West bound traffic had been slowed down as a result of a farm implement being transported in that lane. The camper and truck involved in the collision were in a line of several other vehicles and trailers that were reacting to the slower traffic in front of them. At some point the driver in the truck proceeded into the oncoming lane trying to avoid the camper in front of him.
Charges have been laid against the male driver of the truck for Failing to Maintain Center of Lane. Both the truck and motorcycle were destroyed in the collision.
A RCMP Collision analyst attended to the scene to assist with the police investigation and the investigation is continuing as the RCMP assists the Medical Examiners office out of Calgary.
Family of the deceased male have been advised but have requested that his identity be withheld at this time of grief.
Neither speed or alcohol are involved.
Motor vehicle collision/fire near involving sour gas tanker Innisfail results in charge and significant damage to bridge
At approximately 2 pm, Friday, September 13th, 2013, Innisfail RCMP were called to the scene of a two vehicle collision on Highway 590 just east of Hwy 805 in Red Deer County, East of Innisfail, Alberta. A tanker truck owned by Gibson's Energy with a tanker trailer in tow, was East bound on Highway 590 when it lost control crossing the fog line and going into the ditch as it came up to a small bridge at that location. In losing control the tanker trailer began to swing into oncoming traffic on the bridge. The truck collided with the guard rail and abutment of the bridge and became engulfed in flames. The tanker trailer swung into and collided with a minivan that was west bound pinning it in place. No one was injured in the collision but a 90 year old male passenger in the minivan was transported to hospital for precautionary examination considering his age.
The adult male driver of the truck has been charged with failing to maintain the center of his lane.
The tanker truck was transporting sour gas and became completely engulfed in the fire. It was completely destroyed and burned extensively for several hours. Alberta transportation and Alberta Environment were called at the scene for assistance as well as Red Deer County Emergency Services. No evacuations were necessary but personnel remained on scene to assessthe situation. The bridge was damaged during the collision and subsequent fire, and Highway 590 will remain closed at the bridge for some time until it can be assessed for damage and safety. It will most likely remain closed for some time and traffic is being diverted around in the interim.
Two People Injured in a Motor Vehicle Collision near Leduc
On September 12th, 2013 at approximately 7:46 p.m., the Leduc RCMP, the Leduc Integrated Traffic Services unit and Leduc EMS responded to a multi vehicle collision at the intersection of RR 261 and TWP 482. Witnesses stated that a 2007 Ford Ranger was travelling north on RR 261 and appeared to have failed to yield the right away to a grain truck which was travelling east on TWP 482. The grain truck collided with the Ford Ranger and proceeded to drag it into the south ditch on TWP 482.
The 36 year old female driver of the Ford Ranger from Millet Alberta, was air lifted by STARS air ambulance to the Royal Alex Hospital in Edmonton, and her 7 year old male passenger was taken by ground ambulance to the University of Alberta hospital for observation. The driver of the grain truck was uninjured.
The Leduc RCMP are still investigating the cause of the collision. Names of those involved in the collision are not being released.
RCMP Red Deer City Investigate Suspicious Item located on City of Red Deer Property
On September 12th, 2013 at approximately 3:28 p.m. Red Deer City RCMP received a report of a suspicious item, believed to be a pipe bomb, in a secure electrical substation, owned by the City of Red Deer, located across the street from 5330 47th Avenue in Red Deer.
RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) was contacted and attended the scene, removed, and secured the suspicious item.
Emergency Services and Electric Light & Power crews were also utilized throughout this incident.
This investigation is currently ongoing and more information will be released once it becomes available.
If you have information that can assist the police in their investigation please contact Red Deer City 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. If the information leads to an arrest, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00
Suspect in Red Deer shooting turns himself in
On September 13th, 2013 at approximately 1:15 p.m. a male turned himself in to the Blackfalds RCMP Detachment for the shooting which occurred on September 11th, 2013 at the West Park Fas Gas in Red Deer. The male was arrested by Blackfalds RCMP and Red Deer GIS members.
The investigation is still on going and charges are pending against the male.
The Victim of the shooting has undergone multiple surgeries and was last reported to be recovering in Hospital.
More details will be released as they become available.
Red Deer RCMP would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance with the tips and information they provided which resulted in the arrest of this suspect.
2 Vehicle Injury Collision on Highway 2 near Airdrie
On Friday, September 13, 2013 at 7:00 AM, members of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) attended a 2-vehicle collision on Highway 2 near Airdrie.
The collision occurred in the northbound lanes of Highway 2, about 1 km south of the Yankee Valley Blvd overpass.
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The driver and lone occupant of the S-10, a 34-year old male from Calgary, was transported to hospital with undermined injuries.
The driver and lone occupant of the Malibu, a 19-year old male from Airdrie, was uninjured in the crash, and has subsequently been charged with Careless Driving under the Traffic Safety Act.
Northbound traffic in the area was reduced to 2 lanes while emergency crews completed their investigation and cleaned up the scene.
All northbound lanes are now fully reopened.
Integrated Traffic Units consist of RCMP Traffic Services members and Sheriff Highway Patrol officers working together in a collaborative effort to deliver effective and efficient traffic safety services to Albertans, with a focus on identified enforcement priorities.
High River Car Dealership Victim of Break/Enter Theft and Arson
During the early morning hours of September 12, 2013 an unknown person or persons entered the High Country Chevrolet Dealership in High River. The suspect(s) stole an undisclosed amount of cash and an undisclosed number of cell phones from a safe, and then set fire to the business.
RCMP and High River were called the fire alarm shortly after 5:30AM. Police believe that the suspect(s) departed the scene in a westerly direction. At this time there is no estimate of total damage but there is a significant amount of smoke and water damage to the building. RCMP Forensic Investigators as well as the Fire Investigator were on scene for most of the day.
The investigation is in very early stages, but the RCMP is asking anyone the who has knowledge of the person(s) responsible saw anything suspicious in the area to please come forward. If you have information about this, or any other crime(s), please call the High River RCMP at (403) 652-2357, or 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), the recovery of stolen property, and/or seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.
23 Year Old Leduc Male Charged With Attempted Murder
On August 12th, 2013 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Leduc RCMP, Leduc Fire Department and EMS received a report of a fire in the Cedar Woods
Apartment complex. RCMP members immediately responded to the call and located a 25 year old Leduc woman suffering from severe burns. Initial investigation indicated that the woman’s burns were caused accidentally. The victim was assessed by EMS on scene and transported to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.
After extensive follow-up investigation by the Leduc RCMP, Leduc GIS and Leduc Fire Department, it was revealed that the victim’s boyfriend, identified as Tyrell LEE (aged 23) from Leduc Alberta, had intentionally set the victim on fire after violently assaulting her. As a result, Tyrell Ivan James LEE was arrested and has been charged with:
- Attempted Murder
- Assault
- Aggravated Assault x 2
- Uttering threats x 4
- Arson with Disregard for Human Life
- Uttering Threats Against a Person x 3
- Failing to Comply With Probation Order
- Breach of a Court Order
On August 15, 2013, LEE appeared in Leduc Provincial court where he was remanded in custody. The victim’s identity is currently being withheld but is receiving extensive assistance from Victim Services, various health and community agencies, as well as police. The accused remains in custody with his next court date set for October 17th, 2013 in Leduc Provincial Court.
Nighttime repairs at Fort Saskatchewan bridge
For approximately two weeks, crews will conduct deck sealing, crack treatment, partial depth repair and curb reconstruction to improve the rideability and longevity of the bridge.
Highway 15 bridge repair, Fort Saskatchewan,
Dates: September 16 to 30, weather permitting
Times: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays, 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. weekends
Times: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays, 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. weekends
One 4.0 metre lane will be available across the bridge during work hours.
Alternating traffic will be directed by signals on both ends of the bridge.
Speed reduction in the work zone will be 50km/h.
Outside work hours, unrestricted two-way traffic will restored.
Work will occur at night to minimize disruption to motorists.
This bridge was constructed in 1957 and continues to safely serve the region.
It is a critical connector for residents and industry, carrying nearly 19,000 vehicles daily and over 7% commercial traffic.
This bridge was recently inspected twice, on August 8 to review the deck and plan for these repairs, and on August 21 to assess the overall safety of the structure. Both inspections were part of the routine schedule and no immediate safety concerns were discovered.
Minister McIver met with the Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce on September 9 to discuss transportation issues with local leaders.
All of Alberta’s 4400 bridge structures are inspected regularly and Alberta Transportation has a rigorous maintenance program to ensure public safety and protect our investments.
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Carseland rail crossing gets facelift
A short-term closure on Highway 24 will reroute traffic for two days as Carseland’s railway crossing is upgraded.
Starting at 3 p.m. Monday, September 16, the Canadian Pacific Railway crossing on Highway 24 near Carseland will close for two days to allow crews to repair the crossing and replace the crossing surface. Work is expected to be complete by 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 18. During the closure, traffic will be rerouted to Highway 901 and Highway 817.
Please note dates are subject to change due to weather and other conditions.
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