Friday, October 25, 2013

Policing in Alberta, October 25, 2013

RCMP press releases

  • RCMP Cochrane respond to fatal single vehicle collision
  • Motor Vehicle Collision in Red Deer
  • Missing woman's van discovered near Cochrane, woman still missing
  • Okotoks RCMP investigating parking lot Robbery with Firearm
  • Collision with school bus results in injuries
  • Grande Prairie RCMP investigate theft of iPads
  • High River RCMP investigate theft of tools from church
  • Traffic Stop results in Drug Seizure
  • Two Vehicle Motor Vehicle Collision near Penhold
  • Arson charges laid after Airdrie high school fire
  • Airdrie Home Invasion
  • High River RCMP Traffic Stop nets a Drug Trafficker
  • RCMP Red Deer City Execute Search Warrant and locate Drugs and Stolen Firearms
  • Fort McMurray youth threatened with knife, robbed of cell phone
  • Speed Enforcement in Olds School Zone
RCMP Cochrane respond to fatal single vehicle collision

On October 23rd, at approximately 11:58 pm. Cochrane RCMP responded to a call of a single vehicle collision on Highway 1 near Scott Lake Hill. Nakoda EMS and Fire were already at the scene.

Witnesses that came upon the collision located the male on lying on the roadway, with the truck on it's roof. EMS requested STARS to attend, but due to the heavy fog conditions at the scene STARS could not land.
The driver and lone occupant, a 31 year old male from Sundre, Alberta, was operating a 2007 Dodge Ram truck, westbound on Highway 1 at Scott Lake Hill at the time of the collision.

The male was transported by Ambulance to Hospital in Calgary in serious, life threatening condition. The male later died in Hospital.

At this time, alcohol has not been ruled out as a factor in this collision.
The name of the deceased is not being released.
Motor Vehicle Collision in Red Deer

On October 25, 2013 at approximately 4:00 pm, Red Deer RCMP responded to a two(2) vehicle collision in the Lancaster neighborhood in Red Deer. One vehicle collided with a residence before coming to rest. Nobody in the house was injured and charges against the driver were laid.

Missing woman's van discovered near Cochrane, woman still missing

On October 22, 2013, members of Cochrane RCMP General Investigation Section, acting on information received directly from a resident of Morley First Nation recovered the van of Sara Coates in a secluded area approximately 50 kilometers west of Cochrane, Alberta on the Morley First Nation Reserve.  Sara Coates has been missing since August of 2012 and her disappearance has been investigated by both Calgary Police Service and Columbia Valley RCMP in British Columbia prior to this recovery.

A physical search of the area surrounding where Sara Coates's van was located has been conducted by members of Cochrane RCMP Detachment, Calgary Police Dog Services, Calgary Forensic Identification Section and members of the RCMP K Division Special Tactical Operations, the remains of Sara Coates were not found.   Although all avenues are being investigated Sara Coates disappearance is not considered suspicious and the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with further information regarding this van or Sara Coates disappearance are asked to either contact Cochrane RCMP Detachment or they can contact Crime Stoppers.

Okotoks RCMP investigating parking lot Robbery with Firearm

At approximately 10:45 p.m. on October 24, 2013, an adult female was walking through the Okotoks Recreation Centre parking lot located on Milligan Drive. A silver compact 2 door pick up truck squealed it's tires as it circled the female. The truck departed and the female continued walking and was approached a second time by the truck near the curling rink. At this time two male subjects wearing a balaclava exited the truck. The passenger pointed a handgun at the female and while the driver demanded money. The female complied with his direction and gave the masked male an undisclosed amount of money. The truck then sped off eastbound from the Recreation Centre.

The female victim was unharmed but shaken over the incident.

The matter is currently under investigation and the Okotoks RCMP are requesting assistance from the public. Should anyone have information regarding this incident, please contact Okotoks RCMP or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Collision with school bus results in injuries

Just after 8:00 A.M., Airdrie rural RCMP and Beiseker RCMP attended a 2 vehicle collision on Township 290 and Highway 791. Initial reports indicate that a school bus was traveling West and a larger F350 work truck was traveling South. Initial reports indicate 9 children were on the bus. 1 child was transported by air ambulance to hospital in serious condition. 8 other children were transported via ground ambulance in various states. The adult female bus driver was also injured and transported by ambulance. The driver of the F350 truck also had minor injuries.

Grande Prairie RCMP investigate theft of iPads

Grande Prairie RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects involved in thefts which occurred on Sunday September 8, 2013 between 2:00 p.m. and 2:17 p.m. at a business located on 110th Street and 118th Avenue.

iPad theft suspect

Police say that the first female entered the business at 2:00 p.m. She went to the area of electronics and proceeded to remove a number of iPads placing them in a case she had brought with her before exiting the store.

iPad theft suspect
A few minutes later a second female entered the business carrying the same case as the first suspect.  She also went to the electronics area and removed several iPads placing them in the case before leaving the store.

The first suspect was seen leaving in an orange/copper coloured Dodge Ram.

Suspect vehicle
In total 12 iPads were stolen with an approximate value of $4500.00.

If you have information about this or any other crime(s), please call your Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5700, 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.) You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers.

High River RCMP investigate theft of tools from church

High River RCMP are investigating the theft of tools from the Full Gospel Church in High River Alberta.   The break, enter and theft occurred overnight and was reported in the early morning hours of Friday, October 25th, 2013.

Unknown suspects gained entry to the Church and stole a wide range of building tools used by tradesmen working on the re-construction of the building after the Flood.  The quantity and types of tools taken are not being release at this time.

Anyone that may have witnessed this incident or who has information on this or any other crime are asked to contact the High River RCMP Detachment at 403-652-3167 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Airdrie Home Invasion

In the early morning of October 24, 2013, at approximately 02:10 a.m., Airdrie RCMP members assisted by RCMP Police Dog Services were dispatched to a report of a home invasion which had just occurred at a family residence in Airdrie, Alberta. The homeowner was awakened by a noise at the back door to his residence. When he approached the door and unlocked it, he was confronted by two suspect males. The suspect males then pushed their way into the residence and a struggle ensued. Both males then fled out the same back door. The home owner was taken to the hospital for his injuries, was treated and later released. Nothing was taken from the home.

One suspect male is described as approximately 6'4' with a heavy build, First Nations, with a mullet style hair cut.  The second is described approximately 5'6' with a average build, wearing a Black hooded sweatshirt and a "skater style" toque with a "O" on it with writing in the middle of it. Both males appeared to be in their early 20's.

Airdrie RCMP investigators do not believe this incident is related to the recent rash of break and enters to Airdrie residences, and is currently being treated as an isolated incident.

Police are asking for assistance in solving this crime and identifying these suspects. If you have any information on this incident please contact the Airdrie RCMP at (403) 945-7200 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.

Traffic Stop results in Drug Seizure

A traffic stop on the evening of October 24, 2013 resulted in the seizure of drugs and the arrest of a 22 year old female. Courtney Geldart, of Grimshaw, Alberta has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime after she was found with 42 grams of Crack cocaine on her and some Canadian Currency. She was released on cash bail with conditions and will appear in court in Peace River on November 19, 2013.

Two Vehicle Motor Vehicle Collision near Penhold 

On October 24th, 2013 at approximately 8:00 PM, Innisfail RCMP and Red Deer Integrated Traffic Services along with Fire and Ambulance attended the scene of a two vehicle collision which occurred on Highway 42 at Range Road 272.  A Ford F350 pickup truck which was traveling northbound on RR 272 carrying two occupants, collided with a Toyota Tundra traveling eastbound on Hwy 42.  All three individuals in the Toyota Tundra were trapped inside the damaged vehicle and had to be freed by the fire department.

All five people involved in the collision suffered varying degrees of injury and were transported to the Red Deer hospital via ambulance.  One male was transported to the Red Deer Hospital via ground ambulance and was subsequently airlifted to the Calgary Foothills Hospital by a STARS Helicopter in critical condition.

The RCMP Collision Reconstruction Unit from Red Deer attended to examine and document the collision scene.  

This matter is currently under investigation and names are not being released pending proper notification of the families of the injured parties.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision.

Arson charges laid after Airdrie high school fire

On Wednesday October 23, 2013 at approximately 10:30 a.m. Grande Prairie RCMP and the Grande Prairie Fire Department responded to a report of fire at a local high school located at 112th Avenue and 104th Street.

The fire was contained to the boys washroom located east of the school's library and damage to the interior was minimal. Students and staff were evacuated and no one was injured.

An 18 year old Grande Prairie male is facing charges of arson and obstruction. He will be making his first appearance on October 30, 2013 in Grande Prairie provincial court.

RCMP Red Deer City Execute Search Warrant and locate Drugs and Stolen Firearms

On October 17th, 2013 Red Deer RCMP were on patrol in the Johnstone Park area of Red Deer when they observed a blue Cavalier that was suspected of having a stolen licence plate on it. RCMP officers ran the licence plate on the vehicle which came back as a stolen vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated, the driver, Richard Bradley Krepps, was arrested and the vehicle was searched. In the vehicle police located a large amount of drugs and a stolen firearm.

As a result of this traffic stop a judicially authorized search warrant was executed on a residence in Johnstone Park. In the residence several stolen firearms were located as well as a small amount of methamphetamine.

28 year old, Richard Bradley Krepps, of Red Deer was charged with 27 Criminal Code offences including:

  • Section 117.01 Criminal Code - Possession of a Weapon contrary to an order X 7
  • Section 92(3)(a) Criminal Code – Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized X 7
  • Section 96(2) Criminal Code - Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime X 3
  • Section 354(1)(a) Criminal Code – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime X 2
  • Section 5(1) CDSA – Trafficking X 6


Krepps is scheduled to make his next court appearance in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer on Wednesday October 31, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.

High River RCMP Traffic Stop nets a Drug Trafficker  
                                                              
On October 19th, 2013 at 1:15 AM, a member of the High River RCMP Detachment was conducting regular patrols in the area of 12 Avenue and 16th Street in High River.  He observed a White Dodge Ram full size van with a burnt head light and conducted a traffic stop.  The Officer was immediately overwhelmed by a distinct odour of fresh marihuana emanating from the vehicle.  He arrested 2 male occupants from the vehicle and a subsequent search of the vehicle discovered 3 packages of Cannabis Marihuana totally 454 grams (or one pound) from inside the vehicle.  He also located a number of other items that are consistent with Drug Trafficking paraphernalia.

Liquatali Jetha (47) of Calgary and Roddie Letcher (50) both from Calgary, Alberta are facing one charge each of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.  Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in Okotoks on December 6, 2013.

Fort McMurray youth threatened with knife, robbed of cell phone

On October 22, 2013, shortly before 7:00 p.m. a Fort McMurray youth fell victim to a robbery in the downtown area. The youth was threatened with a knife and a cell phone was taken. Police conducted a thorough investigation and with the cooperation of the victim the property was recovered a short time later.

As a result, 2 youths and 2 adults have been charged.

Dylan Janvier (18) of Fort McMurray has been charged with Robbery amongst additional Fail to Comply charges.

Philip Janvier (20) of Janvier has been charged with Robbery, Possession of Stolen Property, and additional Fail to Comply charges.

All 4 remain in custody at this time awaiting court appearances.

Speed Enforcement in Olds School Zone

On October 23 and 24, 2013 RCMP followed up on a previous campaign conducted on September 25, 2013 by Olds Area Traffic Safety (OATS) Committee members, the RCMP and area law enforcement officials where information cards to were distributed motorists advising of the speed limits and times that speeds are reduced in school zones.

Over the past two days Olds RCMP had stopped about 35 vehicles and issued 29 violations in School zones.  Two seatbelts violations and 27 speed violations during the 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. period.  The fastest speed was 62 km/hour bearing a 194.00 dollar specified penalty.  Although there were a high number of infractions written over a total of 4 hours police noted that a majority of vehicles are respecting the limit of 30 km/h.

Olds Detachment reminds motorists of the following:

  • School Zone Times are in effect on school days only.
  • 8 – 9:30 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • 3 – 4:30 p.m.


Speed limit

Unless otherwise posted, you must not travel faster than 30 km/h in both urban and rural school zones
If there is no speed sign attached to it, you must still use caution when driving through the school area
Look out for the sign that signals the end of the school zone. You have also reached the end of a school zone when you have approached a traffic sign that indicates a higher maximum speed
In a 2003-07, on average each year, approximately 335 children under the age of 15 are killed or injured as pedestrians or cyclists.

RCMP Olds Detachment in partnership with OATS Committee want to see the number of violations issued decrease in the coming months.

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