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- LRPS charges three men in connection with damaged headstones
- Police team up to arrest fugitive for 2013 homicide
- Dangerous driver netted by Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP joint enforcement operation
- Lac La Biche man arrested for numerous offences
- Grande Prairie vehicle stop results in Impaired and Dangerous Driving charges
- News flash: Flatbush man charged with public nudity
- Single vehicle rollover in Brooks area
LRPS charges three men in connection with damaged headstones
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged three men in connection with $50,000 damage at St. Patrick’s Cemetery after a dozen headstones were found broken last week.
On March 12, 2014 police responded to a report from a city worker that a dozen headstones in St. Patrick’s Cemetery along the 500 block of 6 Avenue North had been broken. The headstones were located in an older part of the cemetery and some date back to the early 1900s. The majority of the damaged headstones were made of white marble, which cemetery officials say is no longer used by headstone manufacturers.
Total damages are estimated at $50,000.
Following further investigation by members of the Priority Crimes Unit the suspects were subsequently identified and charged.
Jonathan Montega Manitowabie, 23, Jonathan Frederick Mitchell, 31, and Chad Daniel Saxon, 23, all of Lethbridge, are each charged with mischief over $5,000 (damage to property).
All were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court April 9.
Lac La Biche man arrested for numerous offences
On March 16, 2014 at approximately 4:30pm Lac La Biche RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter into a cabin approximately 60 kilometres north of Lac La Biche, AB.
Police attended the cabin and located a 34 year old male who was operating a motor vehicle that was attempting to leave the location. Police spoke with the driver who was grossly intoxicated and was subsequently arrested. The male was identified as Eddie LAROCQUE who is from the Lac La Biche area.
Police then conducted a search of the vehicle and located 83g of crack cocaine, 25 Oxycontin pills and approximately $1800 in cash.
Mr. LAROCQUE was subsequently charged with break and enter, impaired operation of a motor vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a prohibited weapon, possession of property that was obtained by a criminal offence and two charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Mr. LAROCQUE appears in Lac La Biche Provincial Court on Monday March 31, 2014 and is currently being held in custody.
Over the past week Lac La Biche RCMP have located and seized approximately $23,000 worth of narcotics, Canadian currency and other items obtained by committing criminal offences.
Grande Prairie vehicle stop results in Impaired and Dangerous Driving charges
An early morning vehicle stop yesterday has lead to a 21 year old male driver from Grande Prairie facing charges.
Yesterday morning at approximately 9 a.m. a RCMP officer was en-route to an unrelated complaint when the police officer noticed a vehicle driving erratically in the area of 78 Avenue near an elementary school. The vehicle was observed by the officer driving periodically on sidewalks and driving with what is alleged to have been two deflated tires. When police tried to stop the vehicle, there was a minor collision between the suspect vehicle and the police vehicle. The police thereafter arrested the driver. No one was injured as a result of the incident.
A subsequent investigation has lead to a 21 year old male from Grande Prairie facing charges of impaired operation of a motor vehicle and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle against . He was released and is due to appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court at a late date.
Flatbush man charged with public nudity
The Hinton RCMP received a complaint call of a male running through the Parks West Mall naked around 11:20 a.m. on the morning of March 17, 2014. Through the assistance of eye witnesses and video surveillance, the suspect was identified as a 60 year old male from Flatbush Alberta.
The male was subsequently arrested in Jasper Alberta shortly after the incident, he was wearing clothing at the time of the arrest. The subject has been charged with one count of Public Nudity.
Lethbridge Regional Police have charged three men in connection with $50,000 damage at St. Patrick’s Cemetery after a dozen headstones were found broken last week.
On March 12, 2014 police responded to a report from a city worker that a dozen headstones in St. Patrick’s Cemetery along the 500 block of 6 Avenue North had been broken. The headstones were located in an older part of the cemetery and some date back to the early 1900s. The majority of the damaged headstones were made of white marble, which cemetery officials say is no longer used by headstone manufacturers.
Total damages are estimated at $50,000.
Following further investigation by members of the Priority Crimes Unit the suspects were subsequently identified and charged.
Jonathan Montega Manitowabie, 23, Jonathan Frederick Mitchell, 31, and Chad Daniel Saxon, 23, all of Lethbridge, are each charged with mischief over $5,000 (damage to property).
All were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court April 9.
Police team up to arrest fugitive for 2013 homicide
On March 13, more than a year after 25 year old Lloyd Sarson was murdered in Red Deer, Alberta, a team of police agencies across Alberta and BC have arrested the 18 year old fugitive wanted for the crime. Sarson was found deceased in a vehicle in a Red Deer alley in the early morning hours of January 1, 2013; he had been shot in what police believed to be a targeted attack.
Within a week of the homicide RCMP issued a Canada-wide warrant for a suspect, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because he was a minor at the time of the offence. Police intelligence indicated the suspect, who was believed to be associated with an organized crime group with ties in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and British Columbia, may have fled to BC. RCMP continued to actively search for the suspect, offering a cash reward on the anniversary of Sarson’s murder for information leading to the capture of the fugitive.
On March 13, 2014, assistance from the public led RCMP to a Vancouver apartment and the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) were contacted. CFSEU-BC, with the VPD's assistance, dedicated significant resources and were able to locate the fugitive after several days and he was arrested for the First Degree Murder of Lloyd Sarson. A second 18 year old male fugitive wanted for the Second Degree Murder of Nigel Dixon, committed on April 4, 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was also arrested at the same time in the same apartment. This suspect also cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because he was a minor at the time of the offence.
The successful arrests were the result of coordinated intelligence and exceptional tactical work by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC, Calgary RCMP Major Crimes Unit, Vancouver Police Department Emergency Response Team and RCMP Emergency Response Team.
The arrests occurred without incident; both accused have been transported back to the province where the offences occurred by the respective investigative police agencies.
The suspect in the Lloyd Sarson muder case was originally scheduled to make his first court appearance on March 19, 2014 at 1:30 pm in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer. However, his case was brought forward and the suspect appeared via Closed Circuit TV at approximately 10 am this morning. The suspect has been remanded in custody and will make his next court appearance on March 25, 2014 at 9:30 am in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.
Dangerous driver netted by Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP joint enforcement operation
On Monday, March 17th, Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP conducted a joint traffic enforcement operation in the Counties of Lamont and Minburn.
The traffic enforcement operation was conducted after receiving feedback from residents in the area who had concerns about traffic safety. The RCMP issued 34 Violation Tickets ranging from Occupant Restraint infractions, Speeding in the Mundare School Zone, other Speeding infractions and Driving While Unauthorized. 1 Vehicle was seized as a result of this operation that was being operated by a suspended driver.
While conducting speed enforcement in the area of Vegreville, RCMP Officers located a vehicle travelling in excess of 148 KM/H and was observed driving erratically by one of the RCMP Officers. While in the process of intercepting this vehicle, 2 concerned motorists had contacted 911 out of concern for this same vehicle who was reported to be driving while impaired. As a result of the vehicle stop the male driver was arrested for impaired driving. A male passenger was also arrested on outstanding warrants, and the vehicle was seized. The male driver is facing charges of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving While Unauthorized. More charges could be laid as the investigation continues.
Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP are committed to ensuring that Alberta Highways remain safe for all motorists and encourage anyone who observes an impaired driver or dangerous driving behaviour to call 911. The RCMP are thankful for the concerned motorists who contacted 911 and RCMP believe a collision that could have had serious consequences was prevented in this case.
On March 13, more than a year after 25 year old Lloyd Sarson was murdered in Red Deer, Alberta, a team of police agencies across Alberta and BC have arrested the 18 year old fugitive wanted for the crime. Sarson was found deceased in a vehicle in a Red Deer alley in the early morning hours of January 1, 2013; he had been shot in what police believed to be a targeted attack.
Within a week of the homicide RCMP issued a Canada-wide warrant for a suspect, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because he was a minor at the time of the offence. Police intelligence indicated the suspect, who was believed to be associated with an organized crime group with ties in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and British Columbia, may have fled to BC. RCMP continued to actively search for the suspect, offering a cash reward on the anniversary of Sarson’s murder for information leading to the capture of the fugitive.
On March 13, 2014, assistance from the public led RCMP to a Vancouver apartment and the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) were contacted. CFSEU-BC, with the VPD's assistance, dedicated significant resources and were able to locate the fugitive after several days and he was arrested for the First Degree Murder of Lloyd Sarson. A second 18 year old male fugitive wanted for the Second Degree Murder of Nigel Dixon, committed on April 4, 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was also arrested at the same time in the same apartment. This suspect also cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because he was a minor at the time of the offence.
The successful arrests were the result of coordinated intelligence and exceptional tactical work by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC, Calgary RCMP Major Crimes Unit, Vancouver Police Department Emergency Response Team and RCMP Emergency Response Team.
The arrests occurred without incident; both accused have been transported back to the province where the offences occurred by the respective investigative police agencies.
The suspect in the Lloyd Sarson muder case was originally scheduled to make his first court appearance on March 19, 2014 at 1:30 pm in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer. However, his case was brought forward and the suspect appeared via Closed Circuit TV at approximately 10 am this morning. The suspect has been remanded in custody and will make his next court appearance on March 25, 2014 at 9:30 am in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.
On Monday, March 17th, Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP conducted a joint traffic enforcement operation in the Counties of Lamont and Minburn.
The traffic enforcement operation was conducted after receiving feedback from residents in the area who had concerns about traffic safety. The RCMP issued 34 Violation Tickets ranging from Occupant Restraint infractions, Speeding in the Mundare School Zone, other Speeding infractions and Driving While Unauthorized. 1 Vehicle was seized as a result of this operation that was being operated by a suspended driver.
While conducting speed enforcement in the area of Vegreville, RCMP Officers located a vehicle travelling in excess of 148 KM/H and was observed driving erratically by one of the RCMP Officers. While in the process of intercepting this vehicle, 2 concerned motorists had contacted 911 out of concern for this same vehicle who was reported to be driving while impaired. As a result of the vehicle stop the male driver was arrested for impaired driving. A male passenger was also arrested on outstanding warrants, and the vehicle was seized. The male driver is facing charges of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving While Unauthorized. More charges could be laid as the investigation continues.
Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP are committed to ensuring that Alberta Highways remain safe for all motorists and encourage anyone who observes an impaired driver or dangerous driving behaviour to call 911. The RCMP are thankful for the concerned motorists who contacted 911 and RCMP believe a collision that could have had serious consequences was prevented in this case.
Lac La Biche man arrested for numerous offences
On March 16, 2014 at approximately 4:30pm Lac La Biche RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter into a cabin approximately 60 kilometres north of Lac La Biche, AB.
Police attended the cabin and located a 34 year old male who was operating a motor vehicle that was attempting to leave the location. Police spoke with the driver who was grossly intoxicated and was subsequently arrested. The male was identified as Eddie LAROCQUE who is from the Lac La Biche area.
Police then conducted a search of the vehicle and located 83g of crack cocaine, 25 Oxycontin pills and approximately $1800 in cash.
Mr. LAROCQUE was subsequently charged with break and enter, impaired operation of a motor vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a prohibited weapon, possession of property that was obtained by a criminal offence and two charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Mr. LAROCQUE appears in Lac La Biche Provincial Court on Monday March 31, 2014 and is currently being held in custody.
Over the past week Lac La Biche RCMP have located and seized approximately $23,000 worth of narcotics, Canadian currency and other items obtained by committing criminal offences.
An early morning vehicle stop yesterday has lead to a 21 year old male driver from Grande Prairie facing charges.
Yesterday morning at approximately 9 a.m. a RCMP officer was en-route to an unrelated complaint when the police officer noticed a vehicle driving erratically in the area of 78 Avenue near an elementary school. The vehicle was observed by the officer driving periodically on sidewalks and driving with what is alleged to have been two deflated tires. When police tried to stop the vehicle, there was a minor collision between the suspect vehicle and the police vehicle. The police thereafter arrested the driver. No one was injured as a result of the incident.
A subsequent investigation has lead to a 21 year old male from Grande Prairie facing charges of impaired operation of a motor vehicle and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle against . He was released and is due to appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court at a late date.
The Hinton RCMP received a complaint call of a male running through the Parks West Mall naked around 11:20 a.m. on the morning of March 17, 2014. Through the assistance of eye witnesses and video surveillance, the suspect was identified as a 60 year old male from Flatbush Alberta.
The male was subsequently arrested in Jasper Alberta shortly after the incident, he was wearing clothing at the time of the arrest. The subject has been charged with one count of Public Nudity.
Single vehicle rollover in Brooks area
Brooks RCMP were called to a single vehicle rollover that occurred on Range Road 150 approximately 2 km south of Highway 542 at approximately 2:45 PM on March 17th, 2014. The driver lost control of his vehicle when he went over a bump on the gravel road and subsequently lost control, ending up in the ditch. A passenger sustained some minor cuts and was treated at the Brooks Medical Center. The Brooks RCMP would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to drive with caution, especially this time of year due to melting snow and ice patches.
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