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| RCMP Police Reports |
- Fort Macleod RCMP investigate Theft of Copper Wire
- Fort Macleod RCMP investigate Mischief / Theft of Coin Box complaint
- Fatal Traffic Collision in St. Albert
- Charges Laid in Cross-Border "Mystery Shopper" Fraud
- RCMP Red Deer City Warns Public About Jewelry Scam
- Theft of 3 Side By Sides in Wembley
- Discharge of Firearm at a Vehicle Near Warrensville
- Cold Lake RCMP officers and Fire department investigating house fire
- Arrest made in Lloydminster Armed Robbery / Forcible Confinement incident
- Impaired Driver Removed from Highway #2 near CrossIron Mills Mall
- Fort McMurray Man Pleads Guilty in Death
- Residential Break and Enters in Strathmore and Langdon
- Police Arrest 40 Year Old Male in Grande Prairie area and Conduct Search Warrant
Fort Macleod RCMP investigate Theft of Copper Wire
On September 25, 2013 the Fort Macleod RCMP received a complaint that a window of a business along 12th Street in Fort Macleod had been broken The RCMP are investigating this incident as a mischief and are seeking public assistance in identifying any suspects. Anyone that may have witnessed this incident or who has any information to provide are asked to contact the Fort Macleod RCMP at 403 553-7200 or call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS).
Fort Macleod RCMP investigate Mischief / Theft of Coin Box complaint
On September 1st, 2013 the Fort Macleod RCMP received a complaint that a coin box had been stolen from the Westside Laundromat’s outside vacuum cleaner. An unknown amount of change was taken from the coin box. The RCMP is investigating this incident as a theft and is seeking public assistance in identifying any suspects. Anyone that may have witnessed this incident or who has any information to provide are asked to contact the Fort Macleod RCMP at 403 553-7200 or call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS).
Fatal Traffic Collision in St. Albert
At approximately 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, St. Albert RCMP received a complaint of a collision at Hebert Drive and Akins Drive in St. Albert, Alberta. The RCMP preliminary investigation indicates that a road resurfacing crew was working at this intersection. Some crew members were moving some equipment and vehicles to different locations.
One crew member, a 25 year old male resident of Edmonton, AB was struck by another crew member moving a Chevrolet pickup truck. EMS was called and emergency first aid was given to the injured crew member until EMS arrived.
The injured man was transported to Sturgeon hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 4:50 p.m. on October 9, 2013.
A RCMP Collision Re-constructionist was called to the scene and the RCMP investigation is on-going. Occupational Health and Safety also attended the scene as this is a workplace incident and they are conducting a separate investigation.
The next of kin of the deceased man have been notified but the name of the deceased is not being released by the RCMP in consideration of the family’s wishes.
Road, weather, speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in this collision.
The RCMP is seeking any witnesses to this collision and is asking anyone who saw this incident happen to call 780 458 7700. As well, anyone affected by this tragedy is entitled to free support and referrals from St. Albert Victim Services (780 458 4353).
Charges Laid in Cross-Border "Mystery Shopper" Fraud
The RCMP's Calgary Financial Integrity Team, with the assistance of the Alberta Partnership Against Cross Border Fraud, completed an investigation and laid fraud and forgery charges against two males and one female relating to the operation of a complex international mail fraud being perpetrated from the Calgary area on US victims.
The three accused used a "Mystery Shopper scam" to defraud numerous Americans. The "mystery shopper scam" occurs when victims agree to test the customer service of a retail outlet. In this case, the victims were sent a cheque in the mail, asked to cash the cheque, and withdraw the money, which they then wired back through a money transfer store to other countries, including Great Britain. Victims believed they were being paid to test the customer service of the money transfer store. Shortly after, the victims are advised by their bank that the cheque was forged and they are required to pay the money back.
Cheque writing software, printers, and cheque paper were used to make the forged cheques appear legitimate. The forgeries were not detected until they arrived at the clearing centre and attempts were made to withdraw the funds from the account listed on the cheque.
With the assistance of Canada Post and the US Postal Service, partners in the Alberta Partnership Against Cross Border Fraud, thousands of envelopes were identified by Canada Post, and prevented from being sent to other potential victims. The US Postal Service worked to identify US citizens who received letters. A total of 10 US victims were identified, with a total loss of more than $21000.
The quick identification of this scam by the Partnership likely prevented hundreds, if not thousands, of others from being victimized.
Daniel Tochukwu Ezeani, age 34 of Cochrane, AB has been charged with Fraud Through Mails and Use Counterfeit Stamp.
Emmanuel Davies Uzonwanne, 37, of Calgary, AB and Tina Marie Uzonwanne, age 41, also known as Tina Marie Trowbridge of Calgary, AB have been charged with Fraud Through Mails, Possess
Instrument for Forgery, Possess Counterfeit Stamp, and Possess Instrument to Make
Impression of Stamp.
All three will be in court in Calgary on October 22, 2013.
Protect Yourself:
Theft of 3 Side By Sides in Wembley
The Beaverlodge RCMP are investigating a theft of three side by side all terrain vehicles that are believed to have been stolen early this morning from various residences in Wembley.
This morning at approximately 4:30 a.m. the Beaverlodge RCMP were called to Wembley to investigate a theft of a side by side all terrain vehicle. The complainant reported that he observed a person on his stolen side by side and another person on a separate side by side atv driving north out of Wembley. It is believed that these were two of three atv's that were reported stolen to police from three different residences in Wembley. The total cost of the stolen property is approximately $80,000.
The stolen atv's are described as:
The RCMP are asking that if anyone has information about this theft or observed anything suspicious in or around Wembley early this morning to please contact the Beaverlodge RCMP Detachment at 780-354-2955 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The RCMP's Calgary Financial Integrity Team, with the assistance of the Alberta Partnership Against Cross Border Fraud, completed an investigation and laid fraud and forgery charges against two males and one female relating to the operation of a complex international mail fraud being perpetrated from the Calgary area on US victims.
The three accused used a "Mystery Shopper scam" to defraud numerous Americans. The "mystery shopper scam" occurs when victims agree to test the customer service of a retail outlet. In this case, the victims were sent a cheque in the mail, asked to cash the cheque, and withdraw the money, which they then wired back through a money transfer store to other countries, including Great Britain. Victims believed they were being paid to test the customer service of the money transfer store. Shortly after, the victims are advised by their bank that the cheque was forged and they are required to pay the money back.
Cheque writing software, printers, and cheque paper were used to make the forged cheques appear legitimate. The forgeries were not detected until they arrived at the clearing centre and attempts were made to withdraw the funds from the account listed on the cheque.
With the assistance of Canada Post and the US Postal Service, partners in the Alberta Partnership Against Cross Border Fraud, thousands of envelopes were identified by Canada Post, and prevented from being sent to other potential victims. The US Postal Service worked to identify US citizens who received letters. A total of 10 US victims were identified, with a total loss of more than $21000.
The quick identification of this scam by the Partnership likely prevented hundreds, if not thousands, of others from being victimized.
Daniel Tochukwu Ezeani, age 34 of Cochrane, AB has been charged with Fraud Through Mails and Use Counterfeit Stamp.
Emmanuel Davies Uzonwanne, 37, of Calgary, AB and Tina Marie Uzonwanne, age 41, also known as Tina Marie Trowbridge of Calgary, AB have been charged with Fraud Through Mails, Possess
Instrument for Forgery, Possess Counterfeit Stamp, and Possess Instrument to Make
Impression of Stamp.
All three will be in court in Calgary on October 22, 2013.
Protect Yourself:
- If you deposit a cheque, ensure the money appears on your account balance before you
- spend it. This process can take days or even weeks. It is important to remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.
- Do not cash a cheque if the issuer asks you to send a portion to someone else, or if the amount sent is too large for the purpose, and the sender asks you to return the difference.
- Do not cash a cheque that bears a different company name than the sender’s company, also known as a third party cheque.
- Legitimate mystery shopper companies will ask you to rate retailers you regularly shop at and rarely provide money in advance for this.
- Educate yourself and your family about common scams by visiting the Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca
- If you think you are a victim of fraud, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-
- 495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca
RCMP Red Deer City Warns Public About Jewelry Scam
Red Deer City RCMP is warning the citizens of Red Deer of a male and female(s) in the area that are trying to sell fake gold jewelry.
Reports have been received of a male and female(s) approaching people in both residential and business areas in Red Deer attempting to make a jewelry sale. In most cases the suspects are driving rental vehicles with out of Province licence plates. They sell the jewelry to the victims who later find out that the jewelry they purchased is gold plated instead of 18k gold.
Similar scams have been reported across the Province over the past number of months. In some cases the suspects are aggressive and thefts of personal jewelry have occurred or a plea is made to make a sale of the jewelry because they need money.
Police urge the public to be aware of this scam.
Since September 1, 2013 there have been 8 reports of a male and females(s) attempting to or selling fake jewelry to citizens in Red Deer.
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
Theft of 3 Side By Sides in Wembley
The Beaverlodge RCMP are investigating a theft of three side by side all terrain vehicles that are believed to have been stolen early this morning from various residences in Wembley.
This morning at approximately 4:30 a.m. the Beaverlodge RCMP were called to Wembley to investigate a theft of a side by side all terrain vehicle. The complainant reported that he observed a person on his stolen side by side and another person on a separate side by side atv driving north out of Wembley. It is believed that these were two of three atv's that were reported stolen to police from three different residences in Wembley. The total cost of the stolen property is approximately $80,000.
The stolen atv's are described as:
- 2012 Polaris RZR 2 seats grey and black in colour with red decals
- 2012 Polaris RZR 4 seats grey and white in colour
- 2013 Polaris RZR 4 seats white and orange in colour
The RCMP are asking that if anyone has information about this theft or observed anything suspicious in or around Wembley early this morning to please contact the Beaverlodge RCMP Detachment at 780-354-2955 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Discharge of Firearm at a Vehicle Near Warrensville
On October 9th, 2013, at approximately 9:46 PM, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report of shots being fired at a vehicle, which was traveling northbound on Highway 35, near Warrensville, Alberta.
Investigation revealed that a vehicle which was being operated in an erratic manner, quickly approached another vehicle from behind on Highway 35, between the Highway 2 and Highway 986 junctions, before the occupant or occupants discharged a firearm at it. A female occupant was struck and sustained non-life threatening injuries. Police advise that this was a targeted shooting and the victims are known by police to be actively involved in the local drug trade. Investigation is ongoing and police are continuing to pursue leads.
Police are requesting that any members of the public who witnessed the incident or have any information relating to the event, contact the Peace River RCMP detachment at 780-624-6677 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.
Cold Lake RCMP officers and Fire department investigating house fire
On October 10, 2013 at 1:33 a.m. Cold Lake RCMP officers and Fire Department were dispatched to a house fire in English Bay at Cold Lake First Nation. Cold Lake Fire Department controlled the fire and located a unconscious 23-year-old male in the residence. No one else was found inside the house.
The male was transported to the Cold Lake Health Center and subsequently flown by STARS Air Ambulance to the University of Alberta Hospital for further treatment. He is listed in serious, but stable condition.
Cold Lake RCMP officers and Fire investigators are on scene and the matter remains under investigation.
If anyone has any information about this fire, please call the Cold Lake RCMP at (780) 594-3301, 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.
Arrest made in Lloydminster Armed Robbery / Forcible Confinement incident
On September 27, 2013, at approx 2:30 p.m. A 37 yr old male victim invited two people into his camper trailer parked in the alley in the 5100 block of 57 Street in Lloydminster, AB. The two suspects then pointed a firearm at the victim and demanded money. A struggle ensued and the victim was bound and driven into the rural area east of Lloydminster, SK. An arrest warrant was issued for Chase Brent Hamilton 21 yrs of North Battleford, SK for Armed Robbery, Forcible Confinement and several other charges.
The Lloydminster Municipal RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Hamilton. HAMILTON was arrested without incident in North Battleford, SK. Hamilton was remanded to appear in North Battleford Saskatchewan Provincial Court on Thursday Morning for a Show Cause/Bail hearing.
Impaired Driver Removed from Highway #2 near CrossIron Mills Mall
A Graduated Driver with conditions of "no alcohol" was caught traveling 174km/h while impaired by alcohol near Airdrie, AB.
On Tuesday October 8th, 2013, shortly before 11pm, a member of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) was conducting speed enforcement on Highway #2 near the CrossIron Mills Mall (Highway 566 Overpass), when he observed an older model pickup traveling extremely fast, northbound on Highway #2.
The officer was able to obtain a laser speed reading on the truck of 174km/h in the posted maximum 110 km/h zone. The truck was stopped a short distance later and it was discovered that there were two young male occupants inside the truck, both of whom were displaying signs of impairment by alcohol. The driver, a 21 year old male from Crossfield, Alberta, produced a class 5 - Graduated Driver's Licence which has conditions of "no alcohol".
The driver was arrested for impaired driving and later provided breath samples that were over the legal limit. The driver has had his driver's licence suspended pending the outcome of his court proceedings. The driver is now scheduled to appear in Airdrie Provincial Court at the end of November, 2013.
Speed and alcohol are both leading causes of serious injury and fatal collisions in Alberta. Apprehending impaired drivers is always one of the top priorities of the Integrated Traffic Units. Impaired driving is the leading cause of criminal death in Canada. Officers from all of the ITU's in the Province of Alberta are always searching out impaired drivers, day and night.
Motorists are encouraged to call 911 from a hands free phone if they suspect they are following an impaired driver.
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.
Fort McMurray Man Pleads Guilty in Death
Wood Buffalo RCMP report Dale Davidson, now age 56, pled guilty to second degree murder in Provincial Court, Fort McMurray on Monday, October 7th, 2013. Davidson received a sentence of 25 years in custody and is eligible for parole in 12 years. Wood Buffalo RCMP charged Davidson with first degree murder on March 23nd, 2012 in the death of a 49 year old female. Police are not releasing the name of the victim out of respect for the family.
Background (Released 2012-03-23)
Wood Buffalo RCMP have charged a male in relation to a suspicious death of a female that occurred yesterday. The death has now been confirmed to be a homicide. 55 year-old Dale Davidson, of Fort McMurray, has now been charged with first degree murder.
The 49 year-old female victim, was found deceased in her Thickwood-area residence, during the morning hours of March 22, 2012. This was not a random attack as the accused and the victim are believed to have been known to each other. Further information on the victim is not being released out of respect for the family. An autopsy has been scheduled for later today to determine the cause of death.
The accused has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27, 2012. The investigation is on-going, and as such the RCMP cannot release any further information at this time.
Background (Released 2012-03-22)
The Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a suspicious death that occurred on March 21 or during the early morning hours of March 22, 2012. A female victim was located at a residential property in the Thickwood area of Fort McMurray. The name of the victim is not being released at this time pending notification of family. To preserve the integrity of the investigation no further information can released at this time. Subsequent media releases will be provided when more information becomes available.
Residential Break and Enters in Strathmore and Langdon
On October 8, 2013 Strathmore RCMP responded to complaints of multiple Residential Break and Enter scenes that had occurred overnight, in both Strathmore and Langdon. In all cases, suspects gained entry to unlocked motor vehicles which contained remote garage door openers. Suspects then gained entry to the residence through the garage, where they stole multiple electronic items as well as cash from the main floor of the residence, while victims slept upstairs undisturbed.
Strathmore RCMP reminds citizens to be diligent in ensuring their vehicles are locked at all times, and that remote garage door openers are left out of sight or removed from the vehicles.
Strathmore RCMP continue to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying the suspect(s) responsible. If you have any information regarding this matter, or another other crime, please contact Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3968 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Police Arrest 40 Year Old Male in Grande Prairie area and Conduct Search Warrant
Yesterday afternoon, RCMP arrested a 40 year old male and conducted a search in a rural area southeast of Grande Prairie. Fish and Wildlife Officers from Alberta Justice and Solicitor General have cleaned up the area and removed all unapproved structures on the land.
On October 8, 2013 at approximately 1600 hrs Grande Prairie Rural RCMP executed a judicially authorized arrest warrant for Paul FIOLA. Police also conducted a judicially authorized search warrant on Crown Land to search for evidence in relation to alleged offences. As a result of the search, police recovered two firearms along with ammunition. Once the arrest and judicially authorized search warrant was completed, the RCMP remained in the area to keep the peace to allow Fish and Wildlife Officers from Alberta Justice and Solicitor General to complete the eviction of FIOLA along with removing all structures and improvements from the land.
Paul Fiola, a 40 year old male believed to be from Manitoba, was arrested on site without incident. Fiola faces criminal charges of uttering threats, using a firearm in the commission of an offence and possession of a firearm while prohibited. He is scheduled to appear in court later today for a bail hearing.
No other information is being released regarding this investigation as it is now before the courts.
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