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| Press releases |
- Warrant issued for Fox Creek thief
- RCMP lay charges in March 5 disturbance at Red Deer Remand Centre
- Leduc RCMP Looking for assistance in identifying robbery suspect
- Suspicious death of a feral horse update - died of natural causes
- Protect Yourself
- Group of travelling thieves active in Edmonton again
- EPS warns of Canada Revenue Agency scams
- Edmonton vehicle stop for faulty muffler yields loaded 9mm handgun and charges
- Immigrants targeted and threatened with deportation scams
- Pincher Creek RCMP media summary for the week of March 17 to March 23, 2014
- Red Deer RCMP respond to unfounded firearms complaint
- Blackfalds thieves sought
- Grande Prairie RCMP weekend news summary
- Lac La Biche RCMP organizes enforcement partnership
- Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision near Ponoka
Warrant issued for Fox Creek thief
On December 23, 2013 Fox Creek RCMP responded to a complaint of Break and Enter at a Fox Creek residence. With the assistance of the RCMP Forsenic Idetification Section Fox Creek RCMP have charged Ryan Wesley Christie, 35yrs with:
- One count of Break, Enter and Theft section 348(1)(B) of the Criminal Code
- One count of Mischief to Property, section 430(4) of the Criminal Code
- One count of Breaching his Undertaking, section 145(3) of the Criminal Code.
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| 2012 photo of Ryan Christie |
Collision, gas leak, evacuation in Sylvan Lake (updated)
Update:
As an update to the earlier Press Release in regards to the Gas Leak / Evacuation in Sylvan Lake due to a motor vehicle collision versus a building, the emergency is now over and the area has been deemed safe for people to return and businesses to re-open.
All roads have now been re-opened although 50A Avenue from Dairy Queen to 50 Street may have partial blockages due to utilities and repair.
All roads have now been re-opened although 50A Avenue from Dairy Queen to 50 Street may have partial blockages due to utilities and repair.
Original story:
This morning at approximately 5 a.m. , police and Fire Crews responded to 50th Avenue near 50th Street in Sylvan Lake for a motor vehicle collision. Upon arriving, emergency crews noted a truck had crashed into the Telus building causing a large hole in the wall.
Fire Crews discovered the truck had severed natural gas lines in the building and as such, ATCO Gas was dispatched to the scene.
This is an unfolding event and currently, police and fire crews have cordoned off the area and have evacuated a number of residences in the immediate area out of concern for safety. Crews are having troubles shutting the gas off due to several factors and depending on wind conditions and other factors, this evacuation zone may be expanded in the near future.
Police are asking residents to stay away from the immediate downtown core of Sylvan Lake for the time being.
Fire Crews discovered the truck had severed natural gas lines in the building and as such, ATCO Gas was dispatched to the scene.
This is an unfolding event and currently, police and fire crews have cordoned off the area and have evacuated a number of residences in the immediate area out of concern for safety. Crews are having troubles shutting the gas off due to several factors and depending on wind conditions and other factors, this evacuation zone may be expanded in the near future.
Police are asking residents to stay away from the immediate downtown core of Sylvan Lake for the time being.
RCMP lay charges in March 5 disturbance at Red Deer Remand Centre
Four prisoners residing in the Red Deer Remand Centre have been charged for their involvement in an incident that took place inside the Remand Centre on March 5, 2014. At approximately 5:10 pm that day, Red Deer RCMP were called to the Remand Centre to assist correctional peace officers in managing a disturbance in one of the units. Streets were closed around the centre as a precautionary measure, although the incident was fully contained within the Remand Centre. A minor misunderstanding escalated into violence when an inmate allegedly swung his fist at a correctional peace officer and made threats; this act was quickly followed with acts of aggression and vandalism on the part of several other inmates.
Most inmates returned to their cells to avoid the conflict, and the remainder were returned to their cells by approximately 5:40 pm. At that time, the RCMP Police Dog Service searched the unit to ensure that all inmates were secure. No correctional peace officers or inmates were injured during the incident, and streets around the Remand Centre were re-opened at approximately 6:30 pm that evening. Damage sustained to one cell pod in the Remand Centre is estimated at between $20,000 and $25,000.
RCMP worked with Alberta Correctional Services to complete a detailed investigation of the incident, including interviews and review of security camera footage.
27 year old Chol Achuil Chol has been charged with:
26 year old John Tuik Jok has been charged with:
He will make his first court appearance on April 15, 2014 at 9:30 am in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.
22 year old Diing Geng has been charged with:
23 year old Athiang Geng has been charged with:
Leduc RCMP Looking for assistance in identifying robbery suspect
On Sunday, August 11, 2013 at approximately 5:22 p.m., The Leduc RCMP were dispatched to an Armed Robbery at the Rexall Drug Store on 50th street in Leduc. The Leduc City RCMP immediately attended to the call and were assisted by the Leduc County RCMP, Leduc Integrated Traffic Services and Police Dog Services Unit. Witnesses told officers that a Male, approximately 5’7”, 170lbs, with dark or tanned skin, wearing black pants, black shirt, a white or light coloured baseball hat and white running shoes entered the store and pulled a blue and white bandana over his face and then demanded that the clerk give the man some prescription drugs. The Suspect was said to be carrying a small knife at the time of the incident.
The man was reported to have taken an undisclosed amount of prescription drugs and ran from the store to continue his get-away on foot. The RCMP K9 attended the location but was unable to get a good lead on the suspect.
The Leduc RCMP is still investigating this incident and would like to ask the public to notify them If you have information about this, or any other crime(s), please call your local RCMP Detachment at780-980-7200, or if you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS [www.crimestoppers.ab.ca]. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or a seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.
This investigation will be concluded as this horse died of natural causes.
The Edmonton Police Service is alerting the public that the same group of travelling thieves who were committing distraction-style thefts with fake gold jewellery last year are once again active in the city.
EPS officers are currently investigating a rise in distraction-style thefts, frauds and robberies, with 17 reported incidents this year, including 12 incidents in March alone. There were 107 similar crimes reported in 2013 believed to be connected to the same transient group. So far in 2014, victims have lost an estimated $13,000 in cash and property, and in 2013 an estimated $125,000.
“We encourage the public to report these crimes and other suspicious activities such as street corner gold jewellery offers to police as soon possible,” says Acting Det. Emeric Derczeni. “These thieves are very good at what they do. They target as many victims as possible in a short period of time before moving on. The sooner police can get involved, the sooner we can stop these criminals.”
Typically the thieves target elderly individuals who are alone and vulnerable, or recent immigrants who may not speak English as their first language. The thieves approach the victims about jewellery – either to give the jewellery as a gift or to offer it for sale at a substantially-reduced price. Victims’ jewellery is often switched or removed without them knowing. Victims have also purchased “gold” jewellery only to find out later it is nothing more than costume jewellery made of copper. Police are also concerned with the forceful nature of the thieves simply grabbing what they want and sometimes using violence to get it.
Recent examples:
On March 3, 2014, a 45-year-old man was walking from the bank to his vehicle in the parking lot of a north Edmonton strip mall. He was holding an envelope containing money he withdrew from his account, when he was approached by two males and a female in a grey four-door car. The male driver asked the man if he wanted to buy some “gold,” and when the man declined, the male driver allegedly grabbed the envelope and sped off. The man attempted to stop the thief by trying to open the driver’s door, but was dragged by the car for a short distance before falling on the pavement and sustaining minor injuries.
On March 4, 2014, a 74-year-old woman was shovelling snow on her walkway in the southeast part of the city when a silver four-door car drove up with a male driver and two female passengers, and the female passenger asked for directions to a hospital. A second female exited the vehicle and approached the woman. Before the woman was able to say anything, the second female allegedly placed a “gold” necklace around the women’s neck while removing her 14-karat gold necklace. The car then immediately left the area.
On March 6, 2014, a 67-year-old man was walking from work to his car in southwest Edmonton when he was called over by a female in a dark-coloured van, and asked if he wanted to buy some “gold” jewellery. The man declined, but the female offered him the jewellery as a free gift. The man approached the van, leaned his head inside to try on the jewellery, and the female allegedly placed a “gold” necklace around his neck while removing his 14-karat gold necklace.
On March 10, 2014, a 78-year-old man was in the parking lot of a southeast Edmonton casino when a black SUV with a male driver and female passenger drove up to him. The female offered the man a “gold” ring to bring him “good luck” and placed it in his hand. The man indicated that he did not want the ring, but the female placed a “gold” chain in his hand saying it would bring him “double luck.” The male driver offered the man a second ring, and when he placed it in the man’s hand, the driver allegedly pulled the man closer to the SUV. The female passenger allegedly grabbed the man’s gold necklace, but the man was able to pull away, and his necklace was damaged.
The suspects are described as being adult males and females, with dark complexions and dark hair, and heavy accents that may be Eastern European or Middle Eastern. The suspects are currently believed to be in the Edmonton area, however, they may be travelling throughout Alberta.
Police warn the public to be extra vigilant if approached by strangers with an offer too good to be true. Reputable individuals are not giving away or selling gold jewellery, or anything else of value on the street. If you are approached, realize that you could be a potential victim of a theft or scam.
Anyone with information regarding these distraction-style thefts or wanting to report an incident is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm. If you experience a crime in progress, please call 911.
Four prisoners residing in the Red Deer Remand Centre have been charged for their involvement in an incident that took place inside the Remand Centre on March 5, 2014. At approximately 5:10 pm that day, Red Deer RCMP were called to the Remand Centre to assist correctional peace officers in managing a disturbance in one of the units. Streets were closed around the centre as a precautionary measure, although the incident was fully contained within the Remand Centre. A minor misunderstanding escalated into violence when an inmate allegedly swung his fist at a correctional peace officer and made threats; this act was quickly followed with acts of aggression and vandalism on the part of several other inmates.
Most inmates returned to their cells to avoid the conflict, and the remainder were returned to their cells by approximately 5:40 pm. At that time, the RCMP Police Dog Service searched the unit to ensure that all inmates were secure. No correctional peace officers or inmates were injured during the incident, and streets around the Remand Centre were re-opened at approximately 6:30 pm that evening. Damage sustained to one cell pod in the Remand Centre is estimated at between $20,000 and $25,000.
RCMP worked with Alberta Correctional Services to complete a detailed investigation of the incident, including interviews and review of security camera footage.
27 year old Chol Achuil Chol has been charged with:
- Criminal Code 270(1)(a) – Assault on Peace Officer
- Criminal Code 254.1(1)(a) – Uttering Threats
- Criminal Code 430(3) – Mischief over $5000
- Criminal Code 65 – Participating in a Riot
26 year old John Tuik Jok has been charged with:
- Criminal Code 430(3) – Mischief over $5000
- Criminal Code 65 – Participating in a Riot
He will make his first court appearance on April 15, 2014 at 9:30 am in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.
22 year old Diing Geng has been charged with:
- Criminal Code 430(3) – Mischief over $5000
- Criminal Code 65 – Participating in a Riot
23 year old Athiang Geng has been charged with:
- Criminal Code 430(3) – Mischief over $5000
- Criminal Code 65 – Participating in a Riot
On Sunday, August 11, 2013 at approximately 5:22 p.m., The Leduc RCMP were dispatched to an Armed Robbery at the Rexall Drug Store on 50th street in Leduc. The Leduc City RCMP immediately attended to the call and were assisted by the Leduc County RCMP, Leduc Integrated Traffic Services and Police Dog Services Unit. Witnesses told officers that a Male, approximately 5’7”, 170lbs, with dark or tanned skin, wearing black pants, black shirt, a white or light coloured baseball hat and white running shoes entered the store and pulled a blue and white bandana over his face and then demanded that the clerk give the man some prescription drugs. The Suspect was said to be carrying a small knife at the time of the incident.
The man was reported to have taken an undisclosed amount of prescription drugs and ran from the store to continue his get-away on foot. The RCMP K9 attended the location but was unable to get a good lead on the suspect.
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| Photos: Leduc robbery suspect |
Suspicious death of a feral horse update - died of natural causes
Sundre RCMP have completed the investigation into the death of a feral horse which was reported on February 28, 2014 in Clearwater County, Alberta. The Forensic Unit of Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch assisted in conducting a necropsy and based on results it was determined that the cause of death was not related to a gunshot.This investigation will be concluded as this horse died of natural causes.
Protect Yourself
In this continuously developing world that we live in, there have been extensive safety measures developed to protect ourselves and prevent crime. The Wood Buffalo RCMP continuously tries to decrease crime and protect our community however they can’t do it alone. As a resident of Wood Buffalo or any community, there are several actions you can take to ensure your safety and prevent a crime from happening. Below are a few suggestions that should be considered.
Home
- When you are not home ensure all doors and windows are locked.
- Even when you are home, it is best practice to lock your doors and windows.
- Install motion sensor lights.
- Install lights on a timer to come on at different times throughout the day.
- When out of town have someone shovel your driveway or mow your lawn.
- Cut back shrubs and trees allowing your house to be more visible and decreases the places someone can hide.
- Store expensive items, such as ipads, laptops and jewelry out of plain sight.
Vehicle
- Keep doors locked and windows up.
- When in the vehicle, ensure the doors are locked.
- Do not keep valuables in the vehicle.
- Ensure that the doors are locked. Too often we rely on the lock button on our key fobs. After you have pressed the lock bottom, pull the door handle to confirm the door is actually locked.
- Never keep keys or an extra set of keys in the vehicle.
- Do not leave vehicle running with doors unlocked while you “quickly” run in somewhere.
Personal
- Let others know where you are going to be.
- Carry a cell phone with you.
- Avoid dark areas at night.
- Where reflective clothing when walking at night.
- Pay attention to traffic and your surroundings when walking/running. Avoid wearing ear buds/head phones as it is important to hear what you may not be able to see.
The Edmonton Police Service is alerting the public that the same group of travelling thieves who were committing distraction-style thefts with fake gold jewellery last year are once again active in the city.
EPS officers are currently investigating a rise in distraction-style thefts, frauds and robberies, with 17 reported incidents this year, including 12 incidents in March alone. There were 107 similar crimes reported in 2013 believed to be connected to the same transient group. So far in 2014, victims have lost an estimated $13,000 in cash and property, and in 2013 an estimated $125,000.
“We encourage the public to report these crimes and other suspicious activities such as street corner gold jewellery offers to police as soon possible,” says Acting Det. Emeric Derczeni. “These thieves are very good at what they do. They target as many victims as possible in a short period of time before moving on. The sooner police can get involved, the sooner we can stop these criminals.”
Typically the thieves target elderly individuals who are alone and vulnerable, or recent immigrants who may not speak English as their first language. The thieves approach the victims about jewellery – either to give the jewellery as a gift or to offer it for sale at a substantially-reduced price. Victims’ jewellery is often switched or removed without them knowing. Victims have also purchased “gold” jewellery only to find out later it is nothing more than costume jewellery made of copper. Police are also concerned with the forceful nature of the thieves simply grabbing what they want and sometimes using violence to get it.
Recent examples:
On March 3, 2014, a 45-year-old man was walking from the bank to his vehicle in the parking lot of a north Edmonton strip mall. He was holding an envelope containing money he withdrew from his account, when he was approached by two males and a female in a grey four-door car. The male driver asked the man if he wanted to buy some “gold,” and when the man declined, the male driver allegedly grabbed the envelope and sped off. The man attempted to stop the thief by trying to open the driver’s door, but was dragged by the car for a short distance before falling on the pavement and sustaining minor injuries.
On March 4, 2014, a 74-year-old woman was shovelling snow on her walkway in the southeast part of the city when a silver four-door car drove up with a male driver and two female passengers, and the female passenger asked for directions to a hospital. A second female exited the vehicle and approached the woman. Before the woman was able to say anything, the second female allegedly placed a “gold” necklace around the women’s neck while removing her 14-karat gold necklace. The car then immediately left the area.
On March 6, 2014, a 67-year-old man was walking from work to his car in southwest Edmonton when he was called over by a female in a dark-coloured van, and asked if he wanted to buy some “gold” jewellery. The man declined, but the female offered him the jewellery as a free gift. The man approached the van, leaned his head inside to try on the jewellery, and the female allegedly placed a “gold” necklace around his neck while removing his 14-karat gold necklace.
On March 10, 2014, a 78-year-old man was in the parking lot of a southeast Edmonton casino when a black SUV with a male driver and female passenger drove up to him. The female offered the man a “gold” ring to bring him “good luck” and placed it in his hand. The man indicated that he did not want the ring, but the female placed a “gold” chain in his hand saying it would bring him “double luck.” The male driver offered the man a second ring, and when he placed it in the man’s hand, the driver allegedly pulled the man closer to the SUV. The female passenger allegedly grabbed the man’s gold necklace, but the man was able to pull away, and his necklace was damaged.
The suspects are described as being adult males and females, with dark complexions and dark hair, and heavy accents that may be Eastern European or Middle Eastern. The suspects are currently believed to be in the Edmonton area, however, they may be travelling throughout Alberta.
Police warn the public to be extra vigilant if approached by strangers with an offer too good to be true. Reputable individuals are not giving away or selling gold jewellery, or anything else of value on the street. If you are approached, realize that you could be a potential victim of a theft or scam.
Anyone with information regarding these distraction-style thefts or wanting to report an incident is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm. If you experience a crime in progress, please call 911.
With tax season approaching, the Edmonton Police Service is warning citizens to beware of recent scams where fraudulent letters and emails that claim to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are asking for personal information.
All citizens should be aware of these scams and should not provide their personal information. They are designed to steal personal information, which can be used for fraud and identity theft.
The letter states the CRA needs more information like bank account and passport information.
The circulating email says the recipient can claim a tax refund through an online form. It may include a link to a false website asking for sensitive financial information.
“In order to make their claims more believable, the scammers often include seemingly official tax department logos, copyright notices and secondary links that lead to the genuine tax department website,” says Const. Nadine Swist who works in Economic Crimes with the EPS. “Everyone should be vigilant when divulging any confidential information to third parties.”
The Canada Revenue Agency has well established practices to protect the confidentiality of taxpayers’ information and has warnings about such scams on its website.
If you have received a letter or email claiming to be from the CRA, take measures to protect yourself.
If you suspect you may be a victim of this or any type of fraud contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567.
The Edmonton Police Service Specialized Traffic Apprehension Team (STAT) recently conducted a vehicle stop on a car with a faulty muffler, and recovered a loaded 9mm handgun from the front seat.
At approximately 4:17 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, STAT officers in a marked police car were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of 111 Avenue and 92 Street. Officers observed a Pontiac Sunfire with a muffler that was nearly detached from the vehicle, and conducted a vehicle stop. When officers spoke to the three vehicle occupants, it was discovered that the driver and a passenger were breaching their judicial recognizance orders. As the adult males exited the vehicle, officers observed a handgun partially concealed under the front passenger seat, which turned out to be loaded 9mm with its serial number filed off. The STAT officers seized the firearm, and arrested and charged the three adult males.
Abdikadir Mohamed, 23; Abad Abdi Shire, 19; and Hussein Yusuf, 31; have been charged with numerous firearms offences including possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, careless use / storage of a firearm/weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm/weapon in a vehicle, and possession of a weapon obtained by crime. Shire and Yusuf have also been charged for numerous breaches of recognizance. The three accused will appear in court on March 21, 2014.
Police continue to investigate to determine who the registered owner of the handgun is and whether the weapon is connected to another police file.
“STAT officers continue to recover dangerous and illegal weapons from motor vehicles on city streets, which is alarming because of the potential risk to the public and to police,” says Sgt. Bill Krull with STAT.
This year STAT has recovered two shotguns, two handguns, ammunition, seven knives, two extendable police batons, a machete, a bat, bear spray, and brass knuckles. Last year was similar with two assault rifles and three other rifles, a shotgun and handgun, over 170 roads of ammunition, a stun gun, as well as other edged or restricted weapons. Since 2013, STAT officers laid over 1,522 criminal charges including 145 charges related to violence and weapons, and also seized weapons, drugs, cash, stolen vehicles and other stolen property.
The EPS Specialized Traffic Apprehension Team (STAT) is part of Chief Rod Knecht’s EPS Violence Reduction Strategy to help keep Edmonton’s streets safe. STAT continues to focus on traffic safety and enforcement, as well as deterring other forms of crime and disorder.
The Edmonton Police Service has received several reports of scams targeting immigrants and threatening them with deportation since February 2014.
Complainants have reported that they have received calls from people claiming to work with Canada Revenue Agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Immigration Canada or a police service. The fraudulent calls have stated that individuals have not filed their taxes appropriately or have not registered themselves as alien immigrants. Callers have allegedly made threats of issuing warrants for their arrest, jail time, loss of immigration status and deportation.
“If you suspect you have been a target of fraud or if you have already send funds, you are not alone,” says Det. Mo Banga with Southeast Division. “Many of the complainants may not speak English as their first language and are afraid of the threats made against deportation.”
Instructions are given to purchase PayPower Visa prepaid cards in various amounts. Gift cards have been purchased from various retailers around Edmonton including grocery and home building stores. The complainants are told to give information from the back of the gift cards to the fraudsters.
“Retailers selling gift cards should also be aware of these types of scams,” says Det. Banga. “In one incident, the retailer questioned the complainant about the large amount for the prepaid gift cards and suggested them to report the occurrence to police.”
The following are some incidents of these types of fraud reported to police:
1) On Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at 6 p.m. a complainant reported a fraud with the front counter at Southeast Division. He was allegedly contacted on Feb. 21, 2014, just after 12:30 p.m. from someone alleging to be from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. The fraudsters remained in contact with the complainant for three days. He was told he was being investigated by Immigration Canada for failing to register himself as an immigrant. He was told to pay $11,400 through prepaid Visa cards. He abided by the demands and purchased the total amount in gift cards at a grocery store. He was contacted again on Feb. 27, 2014 claiming his wife was subject to violating the same immigration law. He eventually paid a total of $34,400 to the alleged agency.
2) On Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. a female complainant reported a similar incident with Southeast Division. She was instructed to purchase $1,500 in prepaid Visa cards and was threatened with imprisonment. She reported the incident immediately to police and did not follow through with the demands.
3) On Friday, Mar. 7, 2014 at 10 a.m. a man reported to police a suspicious call he received a call from an unknown caller claiming to be from Canada Revenue Authority. The male was threatened to pay almost $2,000 or face deportation. The male did not comply and reported the incident to police.
4) On Friday, March 7, 2014, at 12 p.m. a woman received a call from an unknown number, claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Authority. The woman was threatened to pay over $2,300 back in outstanding taxes and fines and was told a warrant was issued for her arrest. She was also threatened with deportation. The woman did not follow through on the alleged fraud and reported it to police immediately.
5) On Friday, March 7, 2014 at 12:15 p.m. a woman fell victim to the same type of fraud. She was threatened with deportation and suffered losses of approximately $2,000 in prepaid Visa cards.
6) On Friday, March 7, 2014, another woman reported the similar type of fraud to the front counter of Southeast Division. She was instructed to pay nearly $1,000 but did not follow on the demands of the suspects.
7) On Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2014 Southeast Division received yet another fraud complaint at the front counter. The complainant reported that he and his wife had been convinced to hand over $2,500 in cash to two males who claimed to be with the Canada Revenue Agency. Prior to the meet, numerous phone calls had been made from an unknown phone number. The alleged suspects told the complainant he still had an outstanding balance that needed to be paid. Two white male suspects picked up the remaining funds of $2,700 from the complainants’ home in a black Dodge Caravan. When a receipt was requested, the suspects fled the scene.
Description of male suspects:
Suspect #1: White male, 5'11" tall, clean shaven, wearing white formal shirt and black pants with dress shoes and 'RayBan' sunglasses. A hooded top was noted underneath the dress shirt. The hood top was used to obscure identity under the guise that the male was 'cold'.
Suspect #2: White male wearing baseball cap.
8) Northeast Division has also had three complainants come forward with similar situations. One complainant lost $800 and the other gave $10,000 to the alleged fraudsters. These prepaid gift cards were purchased from a home building store.
9) Other similar incidents are being investigated by police with loses ranging from $1,000 – $25,000.
“If you are suspicious about a call from a federal agency, ask for details and call the agency back to confirm the request is legit,” suggests Det. Banga. “Also call police to advise them of the potential fraud.”
If you have already sent funds to a potential fraudster, contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
For more information, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-654-9426 or email info@antifraudcentre.ca.
Pincher Creek RCMP media summary for the week of March 17 to March 23, 2014
Total calls for service - 46
Mischief (vandalism) - 2
Theft of motor vehicle - 1
Theft under $5000 - 5
Impaired Driving - 8
Disturbing the Peace - 2
Driving complaints (general) - 4
MV Collisions - 7
Liquor offences - 1
Assistance to General Public (general) - 3
911 calls (invalid) - 7
Prisoners held – 5
Red Deer RCMP respond to unfounded firearms complaint
At approximately 8:35 am on March 24, 2014, Red Deer RCMP responded to a firearms complaint at a residence in the area of 55 Avenue and 37 Street in Red Deer, Alberta. Streets in the area were closed for a short period of time while RCMP investigated.
Blackfalds thieves sought
On Saturday March 22, 2014, Blackfalds RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of shoplifting at the Synik Clothing store in Gasoline Alley. Prior to police arrival the males fled the store, with one male being a suspect in a theft of clothing.
As a result of the investigation, one male concealed items on his person. When confronted by staff a struggle ensued. The male caused damage to the store in his attempt to escape. The male fled on foot and was picked up in a dark colored truck by Glenn’s Family Restaurant.
At this time Blackfalds RCMP are trying to identify the suspects involved, pictured below.
Suspect #1: White male with short brown hair, wearing jeans, a black winter coat with an orange lining, grey hooded sweater , grey baseball cap and black shoes with white around the soles.
Suspect #2: White male with longer dirty blond hair, wearing a grey baseball cap, white sunglasses with black lenses, grey jacket and dark colored shoes.
Police are requesting that anyone who can assist in identifying either of the suspects to please contact the Blackfalds RCMP Detachment at 403.885.3300, or call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477)
Lac La Biche RCMP organizes enforcement partnership
Throughout the weekend of March 20 - 24, 2014 Lac La Biche RCMP organized and conducted an extensive enforcement operation on local highways.
On March 20, 2014 Lac La Biche RCMP, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers and Lac La Biche County Peace Officers conducted a checkstop on Highway 881 approximately 30 kilometres north of Lac La Biche.
Police checked approximately 200 vehicles and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers conducted inspections on vehicles. Officers issued 13 violation tickets during the operation and inspections on commercial vehicles resulted in several vehicles being placed out of service until repairs could be completed. Approximately 85% of the commercial vehicles checked were deficient and removed from service. Officers involved in this operation also conducted speed enforcement on Highway 881.
Police located a vehicle on Highway 881 that was travelling at 164k/hr in a posted 100k/hr zone. The 23 year old male driver of the vehicle was charged and issued a violation ticket for an automatic court appearance. The male will appear in Lac La Biche Provincial Court on June 2, 2014.
Police and other enforcement officers also stopped a semi truck as part of the checkstop that was transporting a load of pipe. upon conducting an investigation a 40 year old male passenger was arrested and charged for possession of marihuana. Police searched the commercial vehicle and located 16.6g of marihuana. A 25 year old male passenger who was also inside the vehicle was arrested for outstanding warrants.
On Saturday March 22 Lac La Biche RCMP organized several checkstops and were assisted by Lac La Biche County Peace Officers. The checkstops resulted in two drivers being issued 72 hour suspensions for alcohol levels above the 50mg% or 0.05 limit. Police also issued a 17 year old male driver a 24 hour suspension for using marihuana prior to operating a motor vehicle. Officers checked approximately 150 vehicles throughout the night. As part of this checkstop Police had interactions with a 61 year old male who had open liquor in the cab of a semi truck.
The male was subsequently taken into Police custody and provided a sample of his breath that resulted in a 72 hour suspension. Further Police checks then showed that the male did not have a proper class of licence to operate the semi truck and had no air brake endorsement. Both the semi-truck and the trailer were both un-registered as well. The driver was issued eight violation tickets for various offences.
Throughout the weekend RCMP also focussed their attention on drivers failing to obey speed limits and other driving laws. A vast majority of the $6,300 in fines that were issued were located on Highway 881. Throughout the weekend and enforcement blitz Police issued just under $13,000 in violation tickets for various offences.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision near Ponoka
On March 23, 2014, at approximately 6:15 AM, Ponoka RCMP received a complaint of a single vehicle Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) on Highway 53 approximately 3 kilometers East of Ponoka. Emergency personnel arrived to find a 35 year old female occupant deceased as a result of injuries sustained during the collision. The female was from the Ponoka area.
It appears that a GMC Envoy was traveling West on Highway 53 when it lost control and slid sideways into the ditch causing the vehicle to roll an unknown number of times, ejecting the female driver.
At this stage of the investigation, it is unsure if speed, drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision. Road conditions at the time of the collision were bare and dry pavement.
The identity of the deceased is not being released pending notification of next of kin.
Police are not releasing any further information at this time.
Lac La Biche is located approximately 250 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.
Total calls for service - 46
Mischief (vandalism) - 2
Theft of motor vehicle - 1
Theft under $5000 - 5
Impaired Driving - 8
Disturbing the Peace - 2
Driving complaints (general) - 4
MV Collisions - 7
Liquor offences - 1
Assistance to General Public (general) - 3
911 calls (invalid) - 7
Prisoners held – 5
Red Deer RCMP respond to unfounded firearms complaint
At approximately 8:35 am on March 24, 2014, Red Deer RCMP responded to a firearms complaint at a residence in the area of 55 Avenue and 37 Street in Red Deer, Alberta. Streets in the area were closed for a short period of time while RCMP investigated.
No firearms were located at the scene and RCMP determined that the complaint was unfounded. A male adult was arrested on a non-firearms-related charge. Red Deer RCMP will not be releasing any more details on this incident.
On Saturday March 22, 2014, Blackfalds RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of shoplifting at the Synik Clothing store in Gasoline Alley. Prior to police arrival the males fled the store, with one male being a suspect in a theft of clothing.
As a result of the investigation, one male concealed items on his person. When confronted by staff a struggle ensued. The male caused damage to the store in his attempt to escape. The male fled on foot and was picked up in a dark colored truck by Glenn’s Family Restaurant.
At this time Blackfalds RCMP are trying to identify the suspects involved, pictured below.
Suspect #1: White male with short brown hair, wearing jeans, a black winter coat with an orange lining, grey hooded sweater , grey baseball cap and black shoes with white around the soles.
Suspect #2: White male with longer dirty blond hair, wearing a grey baseball cap, white sunglasses with black lenses, grey jacket and dark colored shoes.
Police are requesting that anyone who can assist in identifying either of the suspects to please contact the Blackfalds RCMP Detachment at 403.885.3300, or call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477)
Grande Prairie RCMP weekend news summary
Between 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 and today Monday, March 24, 2014 the Grande Prairie RCMP received 225 reports and/or calls for service, of which included:
4 Abandoned Vehicles
2 Animal Calls
10 Assaults
4 Breach of Conditions/Fail to Comply with Conditions
2 Break and Enters
7 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
13 Disturb the Peace
4 Fail to Remain at Scene of Accident
16 False Alarms
4 Fraud
11 Impaired Driver Complaints
3 Items Lost or Found
17 911 Calls
6 Liquor Act
18 Mischief
3 Municipal Bylaw
16 Thefts
4 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property
18 Motor Vehicle Collisions
7 Uttering Threats
28 Other (Criminal Code, Provincial Act, Municipal Bylaw)
16 Assist (General Public, Other Police, Other Agency)
7 Other Moving Traffic Complaints
6 Other Non-Moving Traffic Complaints
Throughout the weekend of March 20 - 24, 2014 Lac La Biche RCMP organized and conducted an extensive enforcement operation on local highways.
On March 20, 2014 Lac La Biche RCMP, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers and Lac La Biche County Peace Officers conducted a checkstop on Highway 881 approximately 30 kilometres north of Lac La Biche.
Police checked approximately 200 vehicles and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers conducted inspections on vehicles. Officers issued 13 violation tickets during the operation and inspections on commercial vehicles resulted in several vehicles being placed out of service until repairs could be completed. Approximately 85% of the commercial vehicles checked were deficient and removed from service. Officers involved in this operation also conducted speed enforcement on Highway 881.
Police located a vehicle on Highway 881 that was travelling at 164k/hr in a posted 100k/hr zone. The 23 year old male driver of the vehicle was charged and issued a violation ticket for an automatic court appearance. The male will appear in Lac La Biche Provincial Court on June 2, 2014.
Police and other enforcement officers also stopped a semi truck as part of the checkstop that was transporting a load of pipe. upon conducting an investigation a 40 year old male passenger was arrested and charged for possession of marihuana. Police searched the commercial vehicle and located 16.6g of marihuana. A 25 year old male passenger who was also inside the vehicle was arrested for outstanding warrants.
On Saturday March 22 Lac La Biche RCMP organized several checkstops and were assisted by Lac La Biche County Peace Officers. The checkstops resulted in two drivers being issued 72 hour suspensions for alcohol levels above the 50mg% or 0.05 limit. Police also issued a 17 year old male driver a 24 hour suspension for using marihuana prior to operating a motor vehicle. Officers checked approximately 150 vehicles throughout the night. As part of this checkstop Police had interactions with a 61 year old male who had open liquor in the cab of a semi truck.
The male was subsequently taken into Police custody and provided a sample of his breath that resulted in a 72 hour suspension. Further Police checks then showed that the male did not have a proper class of licence to operate the semi truck and had no air brake endorsement. Both the semi-truck and the trailer were both un-registered as well. The driver was issued eight violation tickets for various offences.
Throughout the weekend RCMP also focussed their attention on drivers failing to obey speed limits and other driving laws. A vast majority of the $6,300 in fines that were issued were located on Highway 881. Throughout the weekend and enforcement blitz Police issued just under $13,000 in violation tickets for various offences.
On March 23, 2014, at approximately 6:15 AM, Ponoka RCMP received a complaint of a single vehicle Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) on Highway 53 approximately 3 kilometers East of Ponoka. Emergency personnel arrived to find a 35 year old female occupant deceased as a result of injuries sustained during the collision. The female was from the Ponoka area.
It appears that a GMC Envoy was traveling West on Highway 53 when it lost control and slid sideways into the ditch causing the vehicle to roll an unknown number of times, ejecting the female driver.
At this stage of the investigation, it is unsure if speed, drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision. Road conditions at the time of the collision were bare and dry pavement.
The identity of the deceased is not being released pending notification of next of kin.
Police are not releasing any further information at this time.
Lac La Biche is located approximately 250 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.
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