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| RCMP press releases |
- RCMP Red Deer City seeks public's assistance to find missing man
- Edson male charged with Assault with Weapon on Police Officer
- Arson and Mischief in Strathmore
- Two vehicle head-on collision on Highway 2A sends 2 people to hospital
- Homicide charges pending after 14 year old Driftipile boy shot dead
- RCMP Red Deer City investigates Vandalism of multiple vehicles in Deer Park
- Warrant executed, more than $50,000 in stolen property recovered
- RCMP Red Deer City continues to investigate year-old sexual assault
- Leduc RCMP receive a high volume of traffic collision calls for December
- Mischief to vehicles in town of Penhold
- RCMP Banff investigates Fraud, charges laid
- RCMP Banff investigates Assault complaint; information sought
RCMP Red Deer City seeks public's assistance to find missing man
Red Deer City RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 28 year old Lincoln Capel. Capel has been missing for approximately ten days, and was last seen in downtown Red Deer, Alberta.
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| Missing: Lincoln Capel |
- Caucasian
- 210 lbs
- Short, light brown hair
- Blue eyes
If you have any information on Lincoln Capel’s whereabouts you are asked to contact the Red Deer City RCMP at 403.343.5575.
Edson male charged with Assault with Weapon on Police Officer
Edson RCMP Officers have arrested and charged Blaine Sterling ELESKO, 43-year-old male of Edson with Assaulting a police officer with a weapon - sec. 270.01 cc, and other related charges.
On December 30 shortly after 8:00 p.m, Edson RCMP received a complaint of a distraught male who had just departed a rural residence stating he had a firearm and was going to hurt himself.
Police immediately began looking for the male and at approximately 10:00 p.m. an Edson RCMP officer located and attempted to stop the subject vehicle on a rural road. The charges laid are a result of ELESKO's alleged actions during the vehicle stop. During the incident that resulted in ELESKO's charges the Edson RCMP officer discharged his service pistol. The subject vehicle was later located stuck in a ditch and Edson RCMP members located the subject hiding in a culvert. Blaine Sterling ELESKO was taken into custody without further incident.
ELESKO sustained minor injuries, was treated at a local hospital and transported to the Edson Detachment upon medical release. It is to be noted that ELESKO did not receive any injuries as a result of the officer discharging his service pistol.
The RCMP officers sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident which were also unrelated to the service pistol discharge.
A notification was made to the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General’s office and direction was given for the RCMP to maintain carriage of this investigation.
ELESKO did not speak to bail and has been remanded in custody to appear in Edson Provincial Court on January 7, 2014.
The accused, Blake Francis GIROUX will appear via CCTV in High Prairie Provincial Court on January 6, 2014.
Arson and Mischief in Strathmore
On Tuesday, December 31st, 2013, Strathmore RCMP Detachment members responded to a complaint of a suspicious male in the Town of Strathmore. This call quickly escalated to a male attempting to light a detached garage on fire, which became engulfed in flames. Officers attended and a 40 year old male from Strathmore, Alberta was taken into custody without further incident.
The detached garage became fully engulfed as the RCMP officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody. Strathmore Fire Department were dispatched, attended and put the fire out but the detached garage was completely destroyed, with a number of neighboring residences having damage to the outside of their structure from the heat of the garage fire.
The suspect and two RCMP officers were taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. The suspect has been remanded for medical assessment and the two injured officers where released a few hours after arriving at the hospital.
Edson RCMP Officers have arrested and charged Blaine Sterling ELESKO, 43-year-old male of Edson with Assaulting a police officer with a weapon - sec. 270.01 cc, and other related charges.
On December 30 shortly after 8:00 p.m, Edson RCMP received a complaint of a distraught male who had just departed a rural residence stating he had a firearm and was going to hurt himself.
Police immediately began looking for the male and at approximately 10:00 p.m. an Edson RCMP officer located and attempted to stop the subject vehicle on a rural road. The charges laid are a result of ELESKO's alleged actions during the vehicle stop. During the incident that resulted in ELESKO's charges the Edson RCMP officer discharged his service pistol. The subject vehicle was later located stuck in a ditch and Edson RCMP members located the subject hiding in a culvert. Blaine Sterling ELESKO was taken into custody without further incident.
ELESKO sustained minor injuries, was treated at a local hospital and transported to the Edson Detachment upon medical release. It is to be noted that ELESKO did not receive any injuries as a result of the officer discharging his service pistol.
The RCMP officers sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident which were also unrelated to the service pistol discharge.
A notification was made to the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General’s office and direction was given for the RCMP to maintain carriage of this investigation.
ELESKO did not speak to bail and has been remanded in custody to appear in Edson Provincial Court on January 7, 2014.
Two vehicle head-on collision on Highway 2A sends 2 people to hospital
On January 1st, 2014 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Leduc RCMP Rural Members, assisted by Leduc Municipal RCMP and Leduc Integrated Traffic Services responded to a 911 call of a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2A near Township road 483, South of Leduc Alberta.
Leduc RCMP and Leduc EMS immediately responded to the call. Witnesses stated that a silver Toyota Highlander was heading south bound on highway 2A and crossed over the centre line striking a red Toyota Matrix that was travelling north bound. The driver of the Toyota Matrix, a 31 year old female from Wetaskiwin Alberta, was airlifted by Stars Air Ambulance to the University of Alberta Hospital in serious but stable condition. The driver of the Toyota Highlander, a 62 year old man from Edmonton Alberta, was sent to the Leduc hospital Via ground Ambulance with minor injuries.
Leduc RCMP advised that the section of Highway 2A – between Township road 484 and SH 616 was closed and traffic was diverted for a few hours while the scene was being investigated by a collision Analyst. Leduc RCMP noted that the cause of the collision is still under investigation but believe alcohol was a factor in the collision. Names of those involved in the collision are not being released at this time.
Homicide charges pending after 14 year old Driftipile boy shot dead
On December 31, at 1120 p.m., a call was received of a male suffering from gunshot wounds at a residence on the Driftpile First Nations, near Faust. Lake Shore Regional Police Service officer along with RCMP members from Faust and High Prairie as well as High Prairie EMS attended the scene to find Dallas BELCOURT, a 14 year old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and an adult male suffering from lacerations of his hand and head. BELCOURT was transported to High Prairie Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A firearm believed to have been used in the incident has been recovered. Blake Francis GIROUX - age 21, also from Driftpile has been subsequently charged with 2nd degree murder as well as Aggravated Assault and remanded in custody until January 6, 2014. RCMP Edmonton Major Crime and Forensic Identification units attended and are investigating. An autopsy was completed by the Medical Examiner in Edmonton and the manner of death has been ruled to be an homicide. The cause of death is a gunshot wound. The Lake Shore Regional Police Service and the RCMP would like to thank the community of Driftpile for their cooperation in the resolution of this matter.
On January 1st, 2014 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Leduc RCMP Rural Members, assisted by Leduc Municipal RCMP and Leduc Integrated Traffic Services responded to a 911 call of a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2A near Township road 483, South of Leduc Alberta.
Leduc RCMP and Leduc EMS immediately responded to the call. Witnesses stated that a silver Toyota Highlander was heading south bound on highway 2A and crossed over the centre line striking a red Toyota Matrix that was travelling north bound. The driver of the Toyota Matrix, a 31 year old female from Wetaskiwin Alberta, was airlifted by Stars Air Ambulance to the University of Alberta Hospital in serious but stable condition. The driver of the Toyota Highlander, a 62 year old man from Edmonton Alberta, was sent to the Leduc hospital Via ground Ambulance with minor injuries.
Leduc RCMP advised that the section of Highway 2A – between Township road 484 and SH 616 was closed and traffic was diverted for a few hours while the scene was being investigated by a collision Analyst. Leduc RCMP noted that the cause of the collision is still under investigation but believe alcohol was a factor in the collision. Names of those involved in the collision are not being released at this time.
Homicide charges pending after 14 year old Driftipile boy shot dead
On December 31, at 1120 p.m., a call was received of a male suffering from gunshot wounds at a residence on the Driftpile First Nations, near Faust. Lake Shore Regional Police Service officer along with RCMP members from Faust and High Prairie as well as High Prairie EMS attended the scene to find Dallas BELCOURT, a 14 year old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and an adult male suffering from lacerations of his hand and head. BELCOURT was transported to High Prairie Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A firearm believed to have been used in the incident has been recovered. Blake Francis GIROUX - age 21, also from Driftpile has been subsequently charged with 2nd degree murder as well as Aggravated Assault and remanded in custody until January 6, 2014. RCMP Edmonton Major Crime and Forensic Identification units attended and are investigating. An autopsy was completed by the Medical Examiner in Edmonton and the manner of death has been ruled to be an homicide. The cause of death is a gunshot wound. The Lake Shore Regional Police Service and the RCMP would like to thank the community of Driftpile for their cooperation in the resolution of this matter.
The accused, Blake Francis GIROUX will appear via CCTV in High Prairie Provincial Court on January 6, 2014.
Arson and Mischief in Strathmore
On Tuesday, December 31st, 2013, Strathmore RCMP Detachment members responded to a complaint of a suspicious male in the Town of Strathmore. This call quickly escalated to a male attempting to light a detached garage on fire, which became engulfed in flames. Officers attended and a 40 year old male from Strathmore, Alberta was taken into custody without further incident.
The detached garage became fully engulfed as the RCMP officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody. Strathmore Fire Department were dispatched, attended and put the fire out but the detached garage was completely destroyed, with a number of neighboring residences having damage to the outside of their structure from the heat of the garage fire.
The suspect and two RCMP officers were taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. The suspect has been remanded for medical assessment and the two injured officers where released a few hours after arriving at the hospital.
Red Deer City RCMP are investigating a series of vehicle vandalisms that occurred in the early hours of Monday, December 23rd, 2013 in the Deer Park area in Red Deer, Alberta. Vehicles had their mirrors broken off, windshield wipers torn off, windows smashed, and, in one case, the soft top for a vehicle was cut. Items were stolen from several of these vehicles. Twelve vehicles were vandalized in total in this area.
Witnesses reported seeing two males in the area; the males were wearing dark clothing, peering into vehicles and trying vehicle doors.
Anyone with information that may assist the police is asked to call 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.
Two Hills RCMP, with the assistance of Vegreville RCMP, worked diligently over the Christmas Holidays investigation and executing a search warrant that led to the recovery of more than $50,000 worth of property that had been stolen from various locations across Alberta.
On December 24th, 2013, Two Hills RCMP arrested Michael Edward KELM, 37 years old, at a rural residence in Lamont County, Alberta, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for theft of a motor vehicle from Olds, Alberta. After the arrest warrant was executed, police located the stolen pick-up truck and a stolen 2014 Yamaha Motorcycle valued at more than $10,000 in Michael KELM's possession.
On December 26th, 2013, Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP executed a search warrant on the same rural residence in Lamont County and recovered in excess of $50,000 worth of stolen property. As a result of the search warrant charges of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, have been laid against Marvin LESNIK, 54 years old, Marlene LESNIK, 56 years old, and Michael KELM of Lamont County, Alberta. Michael KELM has been remanded into custody, whereas Marvin & Marlene LESNIK have been released from custody on conditions pending their next court appearance. Efforts are currently being made to return all stolen property to their rightful owners.
Two Hills & Vegreville RCMP are reminding the public that the holiday season often leads to increased property crime. Home & Property owners should protect themselves by securing their valuables and locking their homes and vehicle doors. The public is encouraged to call the RCMP immediately regarding any suspicious activity in their area. If you have any information please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820, Vegreville Detachment at 780-632-2223 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
RCMP Red Deer City continues to investigate year-old sexual assault
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| Composite drawing of Assault suspect |
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| Distinctive pipe found at scene |
Red Deer City RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance as police continue their work to identify a male suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a female a year ago in Red Deer. The assault occurred in downtown Red Deer on January 1, 2013 at approximately 5:15 a.m. The suspect left an unusual blown-glass drug pipe at the scene, which police believe may assist in his identification.
The male suspect is described as:
- Caucasian
- mid 20's
- light brown hair
- wearing blue jeans
- wearing a black winter coat
People with information that may assist the police are asked to call 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.
Leduc RCMP receive a high volume of traffic collision calls for December
From December 16th, to December 23rd, 2013, The Leduc RCMP, Leduc Integrated Traffic Services Unit and the Leduc City Peace Officers have responded to more than 94 Motor Vehicle Collision Calls (56 Rural and 38 Municipal). 20 Impaired related calls for the same period (10 Rural and 10 Municipal).
Mischief to vehicles in town of Penhold
Innisfail RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in solving a crime in which person(s) caused mischief by damaging over a dozen vehicle mirrors in the town of Penhold. The estimated value of the damaged parts in total so far is estimated between $16 000 - $20 000. The incidents occurred in the early morning hours between midnight to 6:00am The RCMP is asking the community to report any suspicious persons or vehicles that they observed in the area between the times in question.
If you have any information on this or any other crime you are asked to contact the Innisfail RCMP at (403) 227-3342, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS or via Internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You may be eligible for a cash reward.
RCMP Banff investigates Fraud, charges laid
On December 23rd, 2013, at approximately 11:54 a.m., Banff RCMP received a complaint of Fraud. The Victims allege that they responded to an internet ad concerning a rental property located in the Town of Banff. The Victims met with a male who showed them photographs of an apartment. The suspect required that they pay an amount of cash up front to secure the residence, in which they did. The victims became suspicious when they were not given address after meeting with the suspect.
After the fraud was reported to Police, the suspect male contacted one of the Victims requesting more money for the apartment. The Victim met with the suspect and she called Police. Police attended and the suspect male was arrested and taken into custody without incident.
Brent WEISFLOCK, a 26 year old male from Banff has been charged with four counts of Fraud Under $5000.
WEISFLOCK was released from Police custody and is set to appear in Canmore Provincial Court on February 5th, 2014.
RCMP Banff investigates Assault complaint; information sought
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On January 1st, 2014, at approximately 8:44 a.m., Banff RCMP received a complaint of assault that occurred at a hotel in the Town of Banff. The Victim reported to Police at that time, that he was assaulted sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 3:45 a.m. The Victim was celebrating New Year’s Eve with unknown persons he met during the early night time hours and recalled visiting multiple hotels. Although unsure of which hotel, the Victim alleges he was grabbed by an unknown male, pulled into an open hotel room where a physical confrontation ensued. A short time later, the Victim was able to escape and left the unknown hotel. The Victim admittedly consumed a large quantity of alcohol during the course of the evening.
Subsequent investigation has revealed that the Victim was assisted by staff at another hotel in Banff at approximately 3:45 a.m., where he attempted to call Police regarding his missing property, a man bag. Staff members recall assisting the Victim and noted he left the hotel lobby a short time later. Police were not dispatched. The Victim later advised an acquaintance that he had been assaulted and was now missing his bag. This acquaintance subsequently posted this information to Social Media.
A guest at another hotel found the missing man purse in a stairwell where it was turned in to front desk staff at approximately 6:30 a.m. During a search of the bag, Staff found the Victim’s identification and called him directly, advising of the recovery of his property.
Banff RCMP continues the investigation. Police would like to speak to anyone who recalls partying with the Victim in Banff on New Year’s Eve prior to 3:30 a.m. and urge them to contact Banff RCMP either by phone at 403.762.2226 or in person at 335 Lynx Street in Banff.
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.
Police urge citizens to exercise good judgment and be cautious of strangers when socializing, whether under the influence of alcohol or not, regardless of the community. Culprits can easily target unsuspecting partygoers.
Police would also like to remind citizens that while using Social Media as a medium for information, valuable evidence can be lost or tainted, especially when users head to Social Media before contacting Police.
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