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- Suspect in Strathcona County firearms incident sought after Good Samaritan assaulted on highway
- Missing Red Deer woman found
- Missing Grande Prairie man found
- 33 year old Sexsmith man charged with 2nd Degree Murder
- Three people unaccounted for after Castor house fire
- Charity Check Stop checking for Okotoks Community Donors
- Alberta RCMP charge 35 Impaired Drivers in weekend CheckStop blitz
- RCMP Red Deer City warns the public about “Emergency” scams
- Okotoks Traffic Violation yields drugs and cash
- Driving offence leads to another drug seizure in Okotoks
- Hinton theft of truck and ATV
- Two Hills RCMP investigating substantial fuel theft
On Saturday December 7, 2013 at approximately 11:40 p.m., the Strathcona County RCMP responded to a firearms complaint in northwestern rural Strathcona County.
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| Composite photo of firearms incident suspect |
A motorist had been traveling northbound on Range Road 224 just south of Township Road 540 when they came upon another vehicle parked at an angle across the driving lanes of the highway. The motorist, a 51 year old male who was traveling alone at the time, stopped his vehicle to see if he could assist with what he thought might be a fellow motorist in need of help.
As he came to a stop at the location, an unknown male appeared from behind the parked vehicle brandishing a long barreled firearm and pointed it at the motorist. The male approached the motorist, who was still sitting in his vehicle, kicked the drivers side door and then proceeded to smash the door window with the butt end of the firearm.
Shortly after, a third vehicle was noticed approaching the location when the male with the firearm retreated to his vehicle and fled the area heading west on Township Road 540.
No shots were fired and no one was injured as a result of the incident.
The suspect is described as: Caucasian, approximately 35 - 40 years old, 5' 8" (68 cm) tall and 160 - 180 lbs (72 - 82 kg). He had short dark unkept hair, discolored teeth and wore large round eyeglasses and dark work type clothing, possibly coveralls.
The suspect vehicle is described as an older blue and white Chevrolet pick up truck. The vehicle was dirty with possible rust patches and was equipped with large knobby type tires. No licence plate number was obtained but possibly contains 7 digits and is registered in Alberta.
Missing Red Deer woman found
Nicole SCHAUB has been located in good health. Red Deer City RCMP would like to thank the media and the public with their assistance in locating this woman.
Missing Grande Prairie man found
Grande Prairie RCMP would like to advise the public that Kevin Joseph HANLON, who was last seen on Monday November 17, 2013, was located on December 7, 2013 and is safe.
Police thank the media and the public for their assistance.
33 year old Sexsmith man charged with 2nd Degree Murder
Police have charged a 33 year old male from Sexsmith in relation to the suspicious death investigation of a 35 year old female also from Sexsmith.
RCMP are investigating the death of a 35 year old female as a homicide and have charged a 33 year old male with second degree murder and possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order. The accused has been remanded into custody and will make his next court appearance on December 11, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
RCMP believe that the accused and deceased were in a relationship at the time of the incident. The name of the accused and victim are not being released to protect the identity of the children of the accused and deceased who are believed to have witnessed the incident.
The investigation is on-going with an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday in Edmonton.
Three people unaccounted for after Castor house fire
On December 8, 2013 between 07:30 and 08:00 a.m., Coronation RCMP Officers were dispatched to assist Castor and Coronation Fire Departments to a fully engulfed residence on range road 132 in the County of PaintEarth, Alberta.
Three people connected to the residence remain unaccounted for and RCMP Forensic Identification Section as well as Provincial Fire Investigators will be able to further investigate the matter once the structure is completely extinguished and safe to enter.
The matter remains under investigation.
Castor is a small town of approximately 945 people in the Coronation RCMP's jurisdiction.
Charity Check Stop checking for Okotoks Community Donors
The 7th Annual Charity Check Stop will be held on December 11, 2013, 2 pm to 4 pm on Milligan Drive at Okotoks Drive in Okotoks, Alberta Emergency Services personnel from the community, including Okotoks RCMP, Okotoks Municipal Enforcement, Okotoks Fire Department, Foothills Patrol and Foothills Victim Services will be involved in collecting food, unwrapped toys, and/or monetary donations from the motoring public.
100% of the proceeds of the Charity Check Stop are directed to the Okotoks Food Bank and Rowan House Emergency Shelter. Both of these local charities are very worthy recipients of the public's support. In 2012 the Check Stop raised almost $9000 as well as seven pickup trucks full of food donations. The challenge for this year is to surpass last year's level of donations.
All too often the Emergency Services workers have to deal with people in distress and in difficult situations. This Check Stop will give an opportunity for the public to meet Emergency Services personnel in a very positive setting, with everyone working towards helping those in need this holiday season.
Although this is a Charity Check Stop, it should be noted that offenders encountered during this event will be dealt with as prescribed by law. December is Impaired Driving month as part of the Alberta Traffic Safety Plan, and the focus of law enforcement is to eliminate all impaired drivers from the streets and highways of Alberta.
Along with the RCMP Safety Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog, and Rocky the Town of Okotoks mascot, there may even be a jolly old fellow in a red suit on hand to greet and thank the generous donors. All Emergency Services will have their respective emergency vehicles on hand for viewing and safety.
Alberta RCMP charge 35 Impaired Drivers in weekend CheckStop blitz
Edmonton, AB- Police stopped and checked 13, 929 vehicles during an Alberta-wide RCMP CheckStop blitz that took place over the weekend. The RCMP conducted 157 CheckStops in local communities and on major roadways on Saturday and into Sunday morning as part of a Canada-wide RCMP enforcement campaign aimed at taking impaired drivers off the roads. At some locations, Alberta Traffic Sheriffs and municipal police officers worked alongside the RCMP.
“The officers who worked the CheckStops in the brutal cold on Saturday night can take pride in knowing that their collective efforts took 70 impaired drivers off the roads,” said Superintendent Howard Eaton, Officer-in-Charge of “K” Division Traffic Services. “Last weekend was unique in terms of the number of RCMP officers deployed at one time, but we will be out again this weekend and every weekend until we win the battle against impaired driving.”
RCMP Red Deer City warns the public about “Emergency” scams
Red Deer City RCMP warn the public about telephone scams occurring in the Red Deer area. These “emergency” scams involve people phoning senior citizens and posing as a nephew, niece or grandchild who has encountered an emergency situation and needs cash wired to them quickly. The fraudulent callers typically claim that they were in a car accident, are having trouble returning from a foreign country, or that they were arrested by police and need money for bail.
RCMP report that the individual posing as a family member provides some details to their victims, in essence, “proving” that they are who they claim to be. In cases where the victim questions the caller because their voice is not familiar, callers may claim their voice is altered due to an injury suffered. There are a number of variations to this telephone scam; some involve providing detailed follow-up information from a second person posing as a lawyer.
Victims in Red Deer have been asked to wire money through Western Union or other money transfer companies. They are also asked not to tell others because the caller is afraid to get in trouble with their parents. While emergency scams have been around for a while, RCMP have seen an increase in the number of complaints in the past weeks. In some cases, people have been defrauded of thousands of dollars.
By arming yourself with knowledge, you can prevent yourself and your family from becoming victims of fraud. For further information on Frauds or Scams, refer to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca or the Competition Bureau’s Information Centre at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca
If you have been a victim of fraudulent activity or suspect a business, telemarketer or advertisement is fraudulent, report it to Red Deer City RCMP 403.343.5575 and to Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1.888.495.8501.
Okotoks Traffic Violation yields drugs and cash
On October 30, 2013 Okotoks RCMP were called to assist a family looking for a young man whose whereabouts were unknown. During the course of the investigation, the youth was located in a vehicle close to the family residence. The vehicle was seized due to several Traffic Safety Act infractions. During an inventory of the vehicle, a backpack was located containing 466 grams of marijuana, a pair of brass knuckles, along with other articles including the youth’s identification card, and $1,100.00 in cash. The value of the drugs had they been sold in Okotoks would be about $5,000.00
An Okotoks youth, who cannot be named due to the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.
Driving offence leads to another drug seizure in Okotoks
On the evening of November 25, 2013 Okotoks RCMP received a call for assistance from Okotoks Municipal Enforcement Officers. While on patrol they had stopped a Chrysler Sedan for a driving offence. The subsequent investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle was unlicenced and the vehicle was uninsured and not registered. While completing the required inventory of the vehicle the officer found a large bag of marihuana and contacted local RCMP. RCMP seized the marihuana and began an possession for the purpose of trafficking investigation into the driver Derek GROUETTE.
On November 28, 2013 RCMP located, arrested and charged Derek GROUETTE. It was the combined efforts of the Okotoks RCMP and Okotoks Municipal Enforcement that resulted in the seizure of 1.3 kg of marihuana and charges for possession for the purposes of trafficking charges laid against Derek GROUETTE.
Hinton theft of truck and ATV
On December 9, 2013 at approximately 5:30 am Hinton RCMP received a complaint of a stolen vehicle that was taken from the front of a residence on Emerson Drive. Police were advised that a dark blue 2008 Ford F350 pick up truck with a head ache rack on the back with an Alberta plate of ZNJ 686 was stolen. Police were further advised that there was also a 2005 dark green Yamaha Kodiak ATV in the box of the truck with an Alberta license plate of UM544.
Police are requesting that if you have any information regarding this incident to call the Hinton RCMP at (780)865-2455 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-422-TIPS(8477).
Two Hills RCMP investigating substantial fuel theft
On November 17, 2013, Two Hills RCMP responded to a substantial theft of fuel in the Two Hills County area.
Two Hills RCMP received notification from an employee that there had been a theft of approximately 2166 Litres of fuel from the Highway Rock Product Gravel Pit in the County of Two Hills. Entry was also gained to the scale shack located on site.
Two Hills RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying those responsible for the theft which totals approximately $2816.00.
If you have any information relating to this incident please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820, or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
As he came to a stop at the location, an unknown male appeared from behind the parked vehicle brandishing a long barreled firearm and pointed it at the motorist. The male approached the motorist, who was still sitting in his vehicle, kicked the drivers side door and then proceeded to smash the door window with the butt end of the firearm.
Shortly after, a third vehicle was noticed approaching the location when the male with the firearm retreated to his vehicle and fled the area heading west on Township Road 540.
No shots were fired and no one was injured as a result of the incident.
The suspect is described as: Caucasian, approximately 35 - 40 years old, 5' 8" (68 cm) tall and 160 - 180 lbs (72 - 82 kg). He had short dark unkept hair, discolored teeth and wore large round eyeglasses and dark work type clothing, possibly coveralls.
The suspect vehicle is described as an older blue and white Chevrolet pick up truck. The vehicle was dirty with possible rust patches and was equipped with large knobby type tires. No licence plate number was obtained but possibly contains 7 digits and is registered in Alberta.
Missing Red Deer woman found
Nicole SCHAUB has been located in good health. Red Deer City RCMP would like to thank the media and the public with their assistance in locating this woman.
Missing Grande Prairie man found
Grande Prairie RCMP would like to advise the public that Kevin Joseph HANLON, who was last seen on Monday November 17, 2013, was located on December 7, 2013 and is safe.
Police thank the media and the public for their assistance.
33 year old Sexsmith man charged with 2nd Degree Murder
Police have charged a 33 year old male from Sexsmith in relation to the suspicious death investigation of a 35 year old female also from Sexsmith.
RCMP are investigating the death of a 35 year old female as a homicide and have charged a 33 year old male with second degree murder and possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order. The accused has been remanded into custody and will make his next court appearance on December 11, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
RCMP believe that the accused and deceased were in a relationship at the time of the incident. The name of the accused and victim are not being released to protect the identity of the children of the accused and deceased who are believed to have witnessed the incident.
The investigation is on-going with an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday in Edmonton.
Three people unaccounted for after Castor house fire
On December 8, 2013 between 07:30 and 08:00 a.m., Coronation RCMP Officers were dispatched to assist Castor and Coronation Fire Departments to a fully engulfed residence on range road 132 in the County of PaintEarth, Alberta.
Three people connected to the residence remain unaccounted for and RCMP Forensic Identification Section as well as Provincial Fire Investigators will be able to further investigate the matter once the structure is completely extinguished and safe to enter.
The matter remains under investigation.
Castor is a small town of approximately 945 people in the Coronation RCMP's jurisdiction.
Charity Check Stop checking for Okotoks Community Donors
The 7th Annual Charity Check Stop will be held on December 11, 2013, 2 pm to 4 pm on Milligan Drive at Okotoks Drive in Okotoks, Alberta Emergency Services personnel from the community, including Okotoks RCMP, Okotoks Municipal Enforcement, Okotoks Fire Department, Foothills Patrol and Foothills Victim Services will be involved in collecting food, unwrapped toys, and/or monetary donations from the motoring public.
100% of the proceeds of the Charity Check Stop are directed to the Okotoks Food Bank and Rowan House Emergency Shelter. Both of these local charities are very worthy recipients of the public's support. In 2012 the Check Stop raised almost $9000 as well as seven pickup trucks full of food donations. The challenge for this year is to surpass last year's level of donations.
All too often the Emergency Services workers have to deal with people in distress and in difficult situations. This Check Stop will give an opportunity for the public to meet Emergency Services personnel in a very positive setting, with everyone working towards helping those in need this holiday season.
Although this is a Charity Check Stop, it should be noted that offenders encountered during this event will be dealt with as prescribed by law. December is Impaired Driving month as part of the Alberta Traffic Safety Plan, and the focus of law enforcement is to eliminate all impaired drivers from the streets and highways of Alberta.
Along with the RCMP Safety Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog, and Rocky the Town of Okotoks mascot, there may even be a jolly old fellow in a red suit on hand to greet and thank the generous donors. All Emergency Services will have their respective emergency vehicles on hand for viewing and safety.
Alberta RCMP charge 35 Impaired Drivers in weekend CheckStop blitz
Edmonton, AB- Police stopped and checked 13, 929 vehicles during an Alberta-wide RCMP CheckStop blitz that took place over the weekend. The RCMP conducted 157 CheckStops in local communities and on major roadways on Saturday and into Sunday morning as part of a Canada-wide RCMP enforcement campaign aimed at taking impaired drivers off the roads. At some locations, Alberta Traffic Sheriffs and municipal police officers worked alongside the RCMP.
“The officers who worked the CheckStops in the brutal cold on Saturday night can take pride in knowing that their collective efforts took 70 impaired drivers off the roads,” said Superintendent Howard Eaton, Officer-in-Charge of “K” Division Traffic Services. “Last weekend was unique in terms of the number of RCMP officers deployed at one time, but we will be out again this weekend and every weekend until we win the battle against impaired driving.”
- The large-scale RCMP CheckStop blitz resulted in the following:
- 35 motorists charged with Impaired by Alcohol
- 31 motorists were issued roadside suspensions due to alcohol
- 4 motorists were issued roadside suspensions due to drugs
RCMP Red Deer City warns the public about “Emergency” scams
Red Deer City RCMP warn the public about telephone scams occurring in the Red Deer area. These “emergency” scams involve people phoning senior citizens and posing as a nephew, niece or grandchild who has encountered an emergency situation and needs cash wired to them quickly. The fraudulent callers typically claim that they were in a car accident, are having trouble returning from a foreign country, or that they were arrested by police and need money for bail.
RCMP report that the individual posing as a family member provides some details to their victims, in essence, “proving” that they are who they claim to be. In cases where the victim questions the caller because their voice is not familiar, callers may claim their voice is altered due to an injury suffered. There are a number of variations to this telephone scam; some involve providing detailed follow-up information from a second person posing as a lawyer.
Victims in Red Deer have been asked to wire money through Western Union or other money transfer companies. They are also asked not to tell others because the caller is afraid to get in trouble with their parents. While emergency scams have been around for a while, RCMP have seen an increase in the number of complaints in the past weeks. In some cases, people have been defrauded of thousands of dollars.
- Red Deer City RCMP offer the following suggestions to avoid becoming a victim of a fraud:
- Do not give out personal information, over the phone or otherwise unless you are able to confirm who is on the other end;
- Do not send any money to anyone claiming it’s an “emergency” unless you make an effort to confirm the validity;
- Do not send any money or pay a fee to claim a prize;
- Be suspicious if this is a “today only” offer. If it is truly a legitimate deal, it will be there tomorrow;
- Treat your personal information with care, do not leave it lying around for others to take;
- Shred old bills, statements, credit cards, etc.;
- Rely on established businesses or individuals, whose reliability and credibility can be established through a professional organization such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or the Chamber of Commerce.
By arming yourself with knowledge, you can prevent yourself and your family from becoming victims of fraud. For further information on Frauds or Scams, refer to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca or the Competition Bureau’s Information Centre at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca
If you have been a victim of fraudulent activity or suspect a business, telemarketer or advertisement is fraudulent, report it to Red Deer City RCMP 403.343.5575 and to Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1.888.495.8501.
Okotoks Traffic Violation yields drugs and cash
On October 30, 2013 Okotoks RCMP were called to assist a family looking for a young man whose whereabouts were unknown. During the course of the investigation, the youth was located in a vehicle close to the family residence. The vehicle was seized due to several Traffic Safety Act infractions. During an inventory of the vehicle, a backpack was located containing 466 grams of marijuana, a pair of brass knuckles, along with other articles including the youth’s identification card, and $1,100.00 in cash. The value of the drugs had they been sold in Okotoks would be about $5,000.00
An Okotoks youth, who cannot be named due to the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.
Driving offence leads to another drug seizure in Okotoks
On the evening of November 25, 2013 Okotoks RCMP received a call for assistance from Okotoks Municipal Enforcement Officers. While on patrol they had stopped a Chrysler Sedan for a driving offence. The subsequent investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle was unlicenced and the vehicle was uninsured and not registered. While completing the required inventory of the vehicle the officer found a large bag of marihuana and contacted local RCMP. RCMP seized the marihuana and began an possession for the purpose of trafficking investigation into the driver Derek GROUETTE.
On November 28, 2013 RCMP located, arrested and charged Derek GROUETTE. It was the combined efforts of the Okotoks RCMP and Okotoks Municipal Enforcement that resulted in the seizure of 1.3 kg of marihuana and charges for possession for the purposes of trafficking charges laid against Derek GROUETTE.
Hinton theft of truck and ATV
On December 9, 2013 at approximately 5:30 am Hinton RCMP received a complaint of a stolen vehicle that was taken from the front of a residence on Emerson Drive. Police were advised that a dark blue 2008 Ford F350 pick up truck with a head ache rack on the back with an Alberta plate of ZNJ 686 was stolen. Police were further advised that there was also a 2005 dark green Yamaha Kodiak ATV in the box of the truck with an Alberta license plate of UM544.
Police are requesting that if you have any information regarding this incident to call the Hinton RCMP at (780)865-2455 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-422-TIPS(8477).
Two Hills RCMP investigating substantial fuel theft
On November 17, 2013, Two Hills RCMP responded to a substantial theft of fuel in the Two Hills County area.
Two Hills RCMP received notification from an employee that there had been a theft of approximately 2166 Litres of fuel from the Highway Rock Product Gravel Pit in the County of Two Hills. Entry was also gained to the scale shack located on site.
Two Hills RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying those responsible for the theft which totals approximately $2816.00.
If you have any information relating to this incident please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820, or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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