- Firearm alert at Fort Saskatchewan school
- Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 12 near Coronation
- Samson First Nation aggravated assault incident
- RCMP Airdrie seeks assistance to identify theft suspect
- Thefts from vehicles in Brooks
- Three impaired semi drivers busted near Airdrie
- Charges laid after St. Albert pedestrian struck by vehicle
- High Level man charged with Criminal Harassment
- Theft of trailer, snow Machines and other property in Grande Prairie
- Airdrie Distracted Driver traffic stop leads to drug charges
- Three people charged with abduction and theft in Grande Prairie
- Fort McMurray traffic stop leads to drug charges
- Five individuals arrested for mischief at wild horse capture site
- Armed robbery in High River
- Edson RCMP arrests male in recent homicide
- Second arrest in Mail Box Bandit case
- New YIELD car to be unveiled
- Airborne truck in Thickwood
- Former Fox Creek Town Financial Officer charged with fraud
- Two men charged with arson for fraudulent gain
- Sudden death investigation ongoing, but no evidence to suggest foul play
- Investigation leads to charges against time share company
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Firearm alert at Fort Saskatchewan school
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 12 near Coronation
On February 27th, 2014 at approximately 2:10 pm a motor vehicle with one female occupant was travelling eastbound on highway 12 near Coronation, AB when it veered off the road landing in the southbound ditch. As a result of the accident the lone female occupant lost her life. The female occupant was identified as Brigitte Jutta BLUME(1939-08-21), she was 74 years old and from the Coronation area. The Coronation RCMP believe that road conditions and the fact that BLUME was not wearing a seatbelt caused her death.
Samson First Nation aggravated assault incident
On Wednesday February 26, 2014, shortly before 10:30 pm, Maskwacis RCMP officers responded to a disturbance at a residence located in the Samson First Nation community. Upon their arrival, RCMP officers intervened by stopping the continued assault of a 38 year old man by two other individuals. Medial attention was immediately provided to the man who had been assaulted and he was transported to Wetaskiwin General Hospital where he was then air lifted to an Edmonton hospital.
The two adult males were arrested at the scene and have been charged with Aggravated Assault, they are to appear at Wetaskiwin Provincial Courthouse this following week to speak to their release.
It is believed that alcohol was a factor, and that none of the individuals involved are associated to any known gangs in the area.
At approximately 9:30 am, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP received a complaint in regards to a threat involving a firearm. The threat was made against a student at one of the local high schools. As a precaution the school was placed on "hold and secure," and less than 2 hours later the precaution was lifted.
A 22 year old male was located off site, arrested and is now in custody. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.
A 22 year old male was located off site, arrested and is now in custody. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.
On February 27th, 2014 at approximately 2:10 pm a motor vehicle with one female occupant was travelling eastbound on highway 12 near Coronation, AB when it veered off the road landing in the southbound ditch. As a result of the accident the lone female occupant lost her life. The female occupant was identified as Brigitte Jutta BLUME(1939-08-21), she was 74 years old and from the Coronation area. The Coronation RCMP believe that road conditions and the fact that BLUME was not wearing a seatbelt caused her death.
On Wednesday February 26, 2014, shortly before 10:30 pm, Maskwacis RCMP officers responded to a disturbance at a residence located in the Samson First Nation community. Upon their arrival, RCMP officers intervened by stopping the continued assault of a 38 year old man by two other individuals. Medial attention was immediately provided to the man who had been assaulted and he was transported to Wetaskiwin General Hospital where he was then air lifted to an Edmonton hospital.
The two adult males were arrested at the scene and have been charged with Aggravated Assault, they are to appear at Wetaskiwin Provincial Courthouse this following week to speak to their release.
It is believed that alcohol was a factor, and that none of the individuals involved are associated to any known gangs in the area.
The Airdrie RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying a male suspect in a theft.
On February 19, 2014 the male in the attached photo was seen at the Second Cup coffee store located in Cross Iron Mills Mall where he stole a wallet from a customer. He was later seen at the Visions Electronics store and Canadian Tire in Airdrie using a credit card taken from the wallet.
The Edmonton General Investigation Section and High Level RCMP have charged Donald Russell McCrimmon with criminal harassment under section 264(2) of the Criminal Code following an investigation stemming from an incident that took place in High Level in November 2013.
The investigation involved assistance from KARE, the “K” Division Behavioural Sciences Unit, Peace River General Investigation Section, and the BC High Risk Offender Unit. A public safety notice was disseminated in December 2013.
McCrimmon was remanded into custody and appeared in the High Level Provincial Court via CCTV on Feb. 24, 2014. McCrimmon is next expected to appear in court March 3, 2014.
Theft of trailer, snow Machines and other property in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to locate a stolen trailer that contains three snow machines and a variety of other pieces of related equipment.
Sometime between 6 p.m. on February 21 and 10 p.m. on February 22, 2014 unknown suspects stole a 2008 Black Mirage trailer (picture attached) and contents from a driveway in the Crystal Ridge area of Grande Prairie. Inside the trailer was three snow machines (2013 Polaris 800 Pro, 2007 Ski Doo Summit and 2006 Ski Doo Summit), a Honda 2000 kW generator, a mechanics chest full of various tools, avalanche beacons, snow shovels with probes, back packs, snow suits, boots, helmets, along with a number of other items. The total loss involved is believed to be approximately $60,000.
RCMP are asking anyone with information regarding this theft to please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Second arrest in Mail Box Bandit case
Throughout January and February of this year, there were 25 reported thefts from mailboxes in the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain area. An extensive investigation ensued by the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain Target Team, which resulted in the February 20th arrest of 26 year-old Daniel Thomas HARRIS of the Parkland County area.
On February 24 the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP Target Team arrested another individual in relation to these mail box thefts.
29 year old Colin Lee NICKEL of Onoway stands charged with:
In total, Daniel HARRIS stands charged with 88 offences:
He was been remanded into custody, and was to make his first court appearance on February 26 in Stony Plain Provincial Court.
Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to locate a stolen trailer that contains three snow machines and a variety of other pieces of related equipment.
RCMP are asking anyone with information regarding this theft to please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Thefts from vehicles in Brooks
Brooks RCMP are requesting assistance from the community in solving the following crime;
Sometime between 7:00PM on February 26, 2014 and 5:30AM on February 27, 2014, numerous unoccupied motor vehicles were entered and items were stolen in the area of Pleasant Park Road in Brooks. It appears that all of the vehicles that were entered had been left unlocked.
Three impaired semi drivers busted near Airdrie
It's been a busy month for members of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit and officers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch of the Office of the Solicitor General, located at the Balzac Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station near Airdrie, Alberta.
In the month of February, three different drivers of full sized commercial semi tractor trailer units were removed from our roadways after alcohol impaired driving investigations.
The first case occurred on February 8th, 2014 at 8:00pm. A 50 year old male from Chelmsford, Ontario was driving full sized semi tractor trailer loaded with non hazardous materials into the Balzac Vehicle Inspection Station. An alert Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer observed that the driverappeared to be having difficulties handling the 34,000 kilogram semi truck as it was pulling into the scales. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer went out to speak to the semi driver and noted signs of impairment and called the police. A member of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit attended, and the male was subsequently processed for impaired driving at the Airdrie RCMP Detachment, resulting in two breath samples being obtained that were over the legal limit. Criminal Code impaired driving charges are pending.
The next two cases occurred on Tuesday February 11th, 2014. A concerned citizen called the Balzac Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station and provided anonymous information that two semi truck drivers had been observed consuming liquor at a local truck stop. The caller believed the trucks might be headed north bound on Highway #2. The two empty semi trucks were intercepted shortly after5pm and impaired driving investigations were started with both drivers. The driver of the first truck, a 41 year old male from Vancouver, BC provided a breath sample into a roadside screening device, resulting in a 72 hour Immediate Roadside Sanction. The driver of the second truck, a 38 year old male from Calgary, Alberta, failed the roadside screening device and was subsequently processed for impaired driving at the Airdrie RCMP Detachment, where he provided two breath samples that were over the legal limit. Criminal Code driving charges are pending against this male as well.
All three semi trucks were towed and seized for the mandatory three day vehicle seizure. The two driver's who are facing Criminal Code charges have also had been served with immediate and indefinite driving suspensions.
Sadly, these three drivers have not only taken their own lives into their hands, but, the lives of so many other motorists in Alberta. It is scary to think what could have happened had it not been for the excellent work of the officers involved and the excellent working relationship between the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers and the officers at the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit.
Impaired driving is one of the top priorities of the Integrated Traffic Units in the Province of Alberta. 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.
Update
St. Albert RCMP have now charged the 70 year old female driver of the 2000 gold Honda CRV that was involved in the motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian that occurred in a restaurant parking lot on February 18, 2014. The driver, who is a resident of St. Albert, is not being named at this time. She has been charged with Careless Driving, Section 115(2)(b) of the Traffic Safety Act and this matter has been set for Court in St. Albert on April 22, 2014.
The 79 year old female pedestrian who was injured in this collision unfortunately succumbed to her injuries and passed away on February 25, 2014 while still in hospital. She was also a resident of St. Albert. Her name is not being released at this time.
Edson RCMP arrests male in recent homicide
Edson, Alberta - On February 24, 2014 at approximately 11:00 pm, Edson RCMP officers responded to disturbance complaint approximately 20 minutes east of Edson. Upon arrival, a 49 year old male was found unconscious and later pronounced deceased at the rural residence.
An autopsy was conducted on February 26, at the Office of the Medical Examiner's Edmonton which confirmed that the deceased man was the victim of a homicide.
During the course of this investigation, officers have arrested Joseph Shane HENAULT, 47-years-old of Edson.
HENAULT, has since been charged with 2nd degree murder and is scheduled to appear in Edson Provincial Court on March 4, 2014.
The name of the victim will not be released at the request of his family.
Brooks RCMP are requesting assistance from the community in solving the following crime;
Sometime between 7:00PM on February 26, 2014 and 5:30AM on February 27, 2014, numerous unoccupied motor vehicles were entered and items were stolen in the area of Pleasant Park Road in Brooks. It appears that all of the vehicles that were entered had been left unlocked.
Brooks RCMP reminds citizens to ensure that unattended motor vehicles are locked and valuables are stored out of plain site.
If you have information on this, or any other crime, contact the Brooks RCMP Detachment at 403-794-4400 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or the seizure of illicit drugs, you could be eligible for a cash award.
It's been a busy month for members of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit and officers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch of the Office of the Solicitor General, located at the Balzac Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station near Airdrie, Alberta.
In the month of February, three different drivers of full sized commercial semi tractor trailer units were removed from our roadways after alcohol impaired driving investigations.
The first case occurred on February 8th, 2014 at 8:00pm. A 50 year old male from Chelmsford, Ontario was driving full sized semi tractor trailer loaded with non hazardous materials into the Balzac Vehicle Inspection Station. An alert Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer observed that the driverappeared to be having difficulties handling the 34,000 kilogram semi truck as it was pulling into the scales. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer went out to speak to the semi driver and noted signs of impairment and called the police. A member of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit attended, and the male was subsequently processed for impaired driving at the Airdrie RCMP Detachment, resulting in two breath samples being obtained that were over the legal limit. Criminal Code impaired driving charges are pending.
The next two cases occurred on Tuesday February 11th, 2014. A concerned citizen called the Balzac Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station and provided anonymous information that two semi truck drivers had been observed consuming liquor at a local truck stop. The caller believed the trucks might be headed north bound on Highway #2. The two empty semi trucks were intercepted shortly after5pm and impaired driving investigations were started with both drivers. The driver of the first truck, a 41 year old male from Vancouver, BC provided a breath sample into a roadside screening device, resulting in a 72 hour Immediate Roadside Sanction. The driver of the second truck, a 38 year old male from Calgary, Alberta, failed the roadside screening device and was subsequently processed for impaired driving at the Airdrie RCMP Detachment, where he provided two breath samples that were over the legal limit. Criminal Code driving charges are pending against this male as well.
All three semi trucks were towed and seized for the mandatory three day vehicle seizure. The two driver's who are facing Criminal Code charges have also had been served with immediate and indefinite driving suspensions.
Sadly, these three drivers have not only taken their own lives into their hands, but, the lives of so many other motorists in Alberta. It is scary to think what could have happened had it not been for the excellent work of the officers involved and the excellent working relationship between the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers and the officers at the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit.
Impaired driving is one of the top priorities of the Integrated Traffic Units in the Province of Alberta. 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.
Charges laid after St. Albert pedestrian struck by vehicle
Update
St. Albert RCMP have now charged the 70 year old female driver of the 2000 gold Honda CRV that was involved in the motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian that occurred in a restaurant parking lot on February 18, 2014. The driver, who is a resident of St. Albert, is not being named at this time. She has been charged with Careless Driving, Section 115(2)(b) of the Traffic Safety Act and this matter has been set for Court in St. Albert on April 22, 2014.
The 79 year old female pedestrian who was injured in this collision unfortunately succumbed to her injuries and passed away on February 25, 2014 while still in hospital. She was also a resident of St. Albert. Her name is not being released at this time.
Airdrie Distracted Driver traffic stop leads to drug charges
On Friday February 21st, 2014, an RCMP member of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit was on duty, conducting traffic enforcement in the City of Airdrie.
The officer observed a vehicle with the driver and lone occupant, holding a cell phone in his left hand, talking to it "speaker" style.
A traffic stop was initiated shortly after which resulted in a drug investigation, leading to the arrest of the driver. A total of three pounds of Cannabis Marihuana, an imitation handgun and $2865 in Canadian Currency was located and seized.
The driver, a 31 year old male from Calgary is now facing numerous charges, including:
A twenty-six year old female, a twenty-two year old male both from Grande Prairie and a fourteen year old youth from Edmonton are facing a number of charges in relation to the infant abduction and motor vehicle theft that occurred in Grande Prairie on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. The adults are facing charges of kidnapping, theft of motor vehicle, abandoning a child, possession of stolen property over $5000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with a recognizance. The youth is facing similar charges along with failing to comply with a probation order.
Keisha Horseman, a 26 year old female from Grande Prairie has been charged with:
On Friday February 21st, 2014, an RCMP member of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit was on duty, conducting traffic enforcement in the City of Airdrie.
The officer observed a vehicle with the driver and lone occupant, holding a cell phone in his left hand, talking to it "speaker" style.
A traffic stop was initiated shortly after which resulted in a drug investigation, leading to the arrest of the driver. A total of three pounds of Cannabis Marihuana, an imitation handgun and $2865 in Canadian Currency was located and seized.
The driver, a 31 year old male from Calgary is now facing numerous charges, including:
- Distracted Driving - Section 115.1(1)(a) Traffic Safety Act
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Section 5(2) Controlled Drugs Substances Act
- Possession for a weapon, or imitation, for a Dangerous Purpose - Section 88 Criminal Code
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000 - Section 345(1)(a) Criminal Code.
A twenty-six year old female, a twenty-two year old male both from Grande Prairie and a fourteen year old youth from Edmonton are facing a number of charges in relation to the infant abduction and motor vehicle theft that occurred in Grande Prairie on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. The adults are facing charges of kidnapping, theft of motor vehicle, abandoning a child, possession of stolen property over $5000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with a recognizance. The youth is facing similar charges along with failing to comply with a probation order.
Keisha Horseman, a 26 year old female from Grande Prairie has been charged with:
- Kidnapping
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Abandoning a Child
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Kidnapping
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Abandoning a Child
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- 6 Counts Failing to Comply With a Recognizance
- Kidnapping
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Abandoning a Child
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- 2 Counts of Failing to Comply with Probation
Fort McMurray traffic stop leads to drug charges
On the night of February 19, the Wood Buffalo RCMP Strike Team was conducting patrols of downtown Fort McMurray when officers noticed suspicious activity involving a vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated shortly after which resulted in a drug investigation.
As a result of the stop 2 local teenagers have been charged. Tristen WADE (19) has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of proceeds of crime under $5000.00, he is to appear in court on March 11, 2014. Due to the age of the second youth, further information will not be released. Both have since been released from custody.
A total of 8.1 grams of cocaine, 210 grams of marihuana and $835 in Canadian Currency was seized.
“Our team has been implemented to combat all forms of crime with a mandate of crime reduction and public safety within Wood Buffalo. If a specific crime trend is identified, our team will strive to find a remedy to ensure the public remains safe” says Cpl. Dave Foster of the Strike Team.
On the night of February 19, the Wood Buffalo RCMP Strike Team was conducting patrols of downtown Fort McMurray when officers noticed suspicious activity involving a vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated shortly after which resulted in a drug investigation.
As a result of the stop 2 local teenagers have been charged. Tristen WADE (19) has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of proceeds of crime under $5000.00, he is to appear in court on March 11, 2014. Due to the age of the second youth, further information will not be released. Both have since been released from custody.
A total of 8.1 grams of cocaine, 210 grams of marihuana and $835 in Canadian Currency was seized.
“Our team has been implemented to combat all forms of crime with a mandate of crime reduction and public safety within Wood Buffalo. If a specific crime trend is identified, our team will strive to find a remedy to ensure the public remains safe” says Cpl. Dave Foster of the Strike Team.
Five individuals arrested for mischief at wild horse capture site
On February 25, 2014, Sundre RCMP officers arrested three women and two men for mischief in relation to the interference of a wild horse capture site in a rural area near Sundre, Alberta.
The five individuals were warned by officers a few moments prior to entering the immediate site area, that they would be committing mischief were they to proceed. The individuals proceeded to the site despite the warning, and were subsequently arrested.
The arrested individuals have been released on a promise to appear at Didsbury Provincial Court on March 31, 2014, with the undertaking conditions to not return to the capture site or have contact with the capture licence holder.
Names of the arrested individuals will not be released until Informations are sworn in court.
On February 25, 2014, Sundre RCMP officers arrested three women and two men for mischief in relation to the interference of a wild horse capture site in a rural area near Sundre, Alberta.
The five individuals were warned by officers a few moments prior to entering the immediate site area, that they would be committing mischief were they to proceed. The individuals proceeded to the site despite the warning, and were subsequently arrested.
The arrested individuals have been released on a promise to appear at Didsbury Provincial Court on March 31, 2014, with the undertaking conditions to not return to the capture site or have contact with the capture licence holder.
Names of the arrested individuals will not be released until Informations are sworn in court.
Armed robbery in High River
On February 26, 2014 at 1241 PM, the High River RCMP responded to a complaint of an armed robbery at a local drug store. The assailant entered the drug store and went directly to the dispensary, where he demanded drugs. The caucasian male was wearing a disguise and he also produced a weapon. A description of the weapon or the type and quantity of drugs taken, will not be released at this time. No injuries were sustained and Victim Services assisted at the scene.
The Police are releasing the following description of this assailant as a 6 foot caucasian male, medium to heavy build, wearing a black hooded coat and greyish color jeans.
Anyone with information on this or any other matter, are asked to contact the High River RCMP or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477
On February 26, 2014 at 1241 PM, the High River RCMP responded to a complaint of an armed robbery at a local drug store. The assailant entered the drug store and went directly to the dispensary, where he demanded drugs. The caucasian male was wearing a disguise and he also produced a weapon. A description of the weapon or the type and quantity of drugs taken, will not be released at this time. No injuries were sustained and Victim Services assisted at the scene.
The Police are releasing the following description of this assailant as a 6 foot caucasian male, medium to heavy build, wearing a black hooded coat and greyish color jeans.
Anyone with information on this or any other matter, are asked to contact the High River RCMP or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477
Edson RCMP arrests male in recent homicide
Edson, Alberta - On February 24, 2014 at approximately 11:00 pm, Edson RCMP officers responded to disturbance complaint approximately 20 minutes east of Edson. Upon arrival, a 49 year old male was found unconscious and later pronounced deceased at the rural residence.
An autopsy was conducted on February 26, at the Office of the Medical Examiner's Edmonton which confirmed that the deceased man was the victim of a homicide.
During the course of this investigation, officers have arrested Joseph Shane HENAULT, 47-years-old of Edson.
HENAULT, has since been charged with 2nd degree murder and is scheduled to appear in Edson Provincial Court on March 4, 2014.
The name of the victim will not be released at the request of his family.
Second arrest in Mail Box Bandit case
Throughout January and February of this year, there were 25 reported thefts from mailboxes in the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain area. An extensive investigation ensued by the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain Target Team, which resulted in the February 20th arrest of 26 year-old Daniel Thomas HARRIS of the Parkland County area.
On February 24 the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP Target Team arrested another individual in relation to these mail box thefts.
29 year old Colin Lee NICKEL of Onoway stands charged with:
- 3 counts of theft of mail
- 3 counts of mischief under $5000
- It is alleged these thefts occurred in Spruce Grove.
In total, Daniel HARRIS stands charged with 88 offences:
- 25 counts of theft of mail
- 25 counts of mischief (damage to Community Mail Boxes belonging to Canada Post)
- 2 counts of break and enter to apartment complexes
- 33 counts of possession of stolen property (including cheques, ID's, etc)
- 1 count of theft of a mail key
- 1 count of personation (providing a false ID to police)
- 1 count of uttering a forged document
He was been remanded into custody, and was to make his first court appearance on February 26 in Stony Plain Provincial Court.
New YIELD car to be unveiled
Attendees at this weekend’s Sportsman Show at the Westerner in Red Deer, Alberta will be in for a treat as RCMP unveil their tricked out new YIELD car. The ’79 Pontiac LeMans has been painted in 1979 era RCMP blue and white and fitted with a 350 cubic inch engine producing 425 horsepower. The car is used in the YIELD (Youth Initiatives & Education in Lifestyles & Driving) program, a legal racing program designed to encourage youth to make smart decisions, both on and off the road.
Police volunteers with the YIELD program travel to schools and community events to promote education and healthy lifestyle choices for youth. And those with a taste for speed can challenge the YIELD car and its team at legal drag races at Castrol Raceway in Nisku Friday nights from April 25 through October 11, and at events at Central Alberta Raceways. YIELD will also attend various Drag Shootouts and other events throughout the summer months.
“On Friday nights all summer, the YIELD team is there ready to take on anyone who wants to legally race the police,” says Constable Lee Watt of Red Deer City RCMP. “Challengers get a t-shirt that says either ‘I raced the law and the law won’ or ‘I raced the law and I won.’ Whether we win or lose the race, it’s a lot of fun connecting with youth in this way.”
The YIELD team is made up of volunteer members from Edmonton Police Service and local RCMP detachments. “We know that collisions are responsible for many fatalities among youth aged 14 to 24,” says Cst. Watt. “The YIELD program is designed to address the interests of that age group while channeling them into safe outlets with educational components.”
The YIELD car will be indoors at the Sportsman’s Show from Friday to Sunday, February 28 to March 2. YIELD is a registered non-profit charitable organization and is fully funded through sponsorships and partnerships.
Airborne truck in Thickwood
On February 25 at approximately 12:30 pm, Wood Buffalo RCMP officers were dispatched to a unique collision in the parking lot of the Community Health Centre in Thickwood. Upon officers arrival they observed a truck on top of a parked car. Fortunately no one was injured in the collision. A collision analyst was called to the scene and at this time the investigation continues.
Former Fox Creek Town Financial Officer charged with fraud
Florette (Florrie) Elizabeth MacLeod, 54, of Fox Creek was arrested today and charged with Fraud over $5000 and Breach of Trust. MacLeod is to appear in Fox Creek Provincial Court on April 28, 2014.
On June 3rd, 2013 the Fox Creek RCMP initiated a fraud investigation into McLeods actions as a former employee of the Town of Fox Creek. She was the former Town Financial Officer for the Town of Fox Creek between January 1, 2006 and March 19, 2013, the period in which the alleged offences involving over three hundred and seventy thousand dollars, occurred.
Florette (Florrie) Elizabeth MacLeod, 54, of Fox Creek was arrested today and charged with Fraud over $5000 and Breach of Trust. MacLeod is to appear in Fox Creek Provincial Court on April 28, 2014.
On June 3rd, 2013 the Fox Creek RCMP initiated a fraud investigation into McLeods actions as a former employee of the Town of Fox Creek. She was the former Town Financial Officer for the Town of Fox Creek between January 1, 2006 and March 19, 2013, the period in which the alleged offences involving over three hundred and seventy thousand dollars, occurred.
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Two men charged with arson for fraudulent gain
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged two men with arson in connection with a truck fire that occurred last November.
On November 4, 2013 police and the fire department responded to a truck fire along Cougar Bay North. The fire was determined to be arson, however no suspects were identified at the time. The truck sustained extensive damage and the owner subsequently received an insurance payout.
The investigation has been ongoing since last November and in January police received new information about the circumstances of the fire. Following further investigation the insurance claim was determined to be fraudulent.
Sheldon Martin Janiga, 20, of Blairmore and Blake Michael Powell, 18, of Taber, are each charged with arson to property, arson endangering life, arson for a fraudulent purpose and possession of incendiary material.
Both have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court February 28.
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged two men with arson in connection with a truck fire that occurred last November.
On November 4, 2013 police and the fire department responded to a truck fire along Cougar Bay North. The fire was determined to be arson, however no suspects were identified at the time. The truck sustained extensive damage and the owner subsequently received an insurance payout.
The investigation has been ongoing since last November and in January police received new information about the circumstances of the fire. Following further investigation the insurance claim was determined to be fraudulent.
Sheldon Martin Janiga, 20, of Blairmore and Blake Michael Powell, 18, of Taber, are each charged with arson to property, arson endangering life, arson for a fraudulent purpose and possession of incendiary material.
Both have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court February 28.
Sudden death investigation ongoing, but no evidence to suggest foul play
Lethbridge Regional Police continue to investigate the death of a male whose body was found on the morning of February 26 inside a downtown bank, however foul play is not suspected.
At approximately 6:15 a.m. a concerned citizen contacted police to report a male passed out inside an ATM vestibule along the 700 block of 4 Avenue South. Police attended and located the male, who was found to be deceased. The male has been identified as a 38-year-old Lethbridge man of no fixed address. His body will be transported to the Calgary Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy.
At this time there is no evidence to suggest foul play. As the matter does not appear to be criminal in nature no further information will be released.
A Calgary woman faces more than 60 charges, including theft and fraud, in connection with a motorhome time share scheme.
Government of Alberta investigators uncovered an apparent Ponzi scheme following a tip from Crime Stoppers. Between 2009 and 2012, several customers signed contracts with Pamela Vanberg and her businesses to buy time share-style use of a motorhome. After paying membership fees ranging from $5,000 to $45,000, the consumers allegedly did not receive access to the motorhome nor did they receive refunds as promised.
Some of the first consumers in the time share were allegedly refunded with money obtained from later consumers, resembling a Ponzi scheme. The majority of consumers allegedly did not receive any refund.
The seven victims represented in the charges allegedly lost a total of $118,852. Sixty-three Criminal Code and Fair Trading Act charges have been filed against Vanberg and her businesses, Calgary Motorhome Inc., and Canada Motorhome Inc.
In addition, Vanberg and her companies have been issued a director’s order under Section 157 of the Fair Trading Act to immediately stop accepting or collecting any funds from consumers until the business is in a position to provide the product or service specified.
Investigators believe there may be more victims and are encouraging anyone who experienced difficulties after entering into a contract with any of the accused parties to contact Service Alberta’s Consumer Contact Centre (toll-free in Alberta) at 1-877-427-4088.
Vanberg also operated companies with the following names that have not been charged: Calgary Motorhome Club, Canada Motorhome Club, AB Luxury RV Inc., AB RV, and RV Owner Group.
The case is scheduled to appear in Calgary provincial court on March 3, 2014.
Lethbridge Regional Police continue to investigate the death of a male whose body was found on the morning of February 26 inside a downtown bank, however foul play is not suspected.
At approximately 6:15 a.m. a concerned citizen contacted police to report a male passed out inside an ATM vestibule along the 700 block of 4 Avenue South. Police attended and located the male, who was found to be deceased. The male has been identified as a 38-year-old Lethbridge man of no fixed address. His body will be transported to the Calgary Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy.
At this time there is no evidence to suggest foul play. As the matter does not appear to be criminal in nature no further information will be released.
Investigation leads to charges against time share company
Government of Alberta investigators uncovered an apparent Ponzi scheme following a tip from Crime Stoppers. Between 2009 and 2012, several customers signed contracts with Pamela Vanberg and her businesses to buy time share-style use of a motorhome. After paying membership fees ranging from $5,000 to $45,000, the consumers allegedly did not receive access to the motorhome nor did they receive refunds as promised.
“Contracts between consumers and companies form the backbone of our economy in Alberta. We actively preserve and protect contracts through strong legislation, and investigate and enforce those laws when necessary.” - Doug Griffiths, Minister of Service Alberta
Some of the first consumers in the time share were allegedly refunded with money obtained from later consumers, resembling a Ponzi scheme. The majority of consumers allegedly did not receive any refund.
The seven victims represented in the charges allegedly lost a total of $118,852. Sixty-three Criminal Code and Fair Trading Act charges have been filed against Vanberg and her businesses, Calgary Motorhome Inc., and Canada Motorhome Inc.
In addition, Vanberg and her companies have been issued a director’s order under Section 157 of the Fair Trading Act to immediately stop accepting or collecting any funds from consumers until the business is in a position to provide the product or service specified.
Investigators believe there may be more victims and are encouraging anyone who experienced difficulties after entering into a contract with any of the accused parties to contact Service Alberta’s Consumer Contact Centre (toll-free in Alberta) at 1-877-427-4088.
Vanberg also operated companies with the following names that have not been charged: Calgary Motorhome Club, Canada Motorhome Club, AB Luxury RV Inc., AB RV, and RV Owner Group.
The case is scheduled to appear in Calgary provincial court on March 3, 2014.
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