- Car crashes into Spruce Grove house
- Car crashes into supportive living home in Brooks
- Two youths arrested and charged for Armed Robbery in Delburne
- Red Deer RCMP make arrest in $23,000 tire thefts
- Drug Trafficking charges laid against member of Outlaw Motorcycle Gang
- RCMP asked for assistance to identify High River Esso break in suspects
- Break and Enter at Andrew Gas Station
- Boyle RCMP seize approximately $200,000 worth of stolen property
- New detachment commander announced for Red Deer RCMP
- Shootout at Grande Prairie home
- Vandalized recreational vehicles at Vegreville Fair Grounds
- Weapons and other items stolen near Hinton
- O'Chiese First Nations death results in murder charge
- Impaired charges for Leduc man
- Significant cocaine seizure in Boyle
- Stabbing at Morinville apartment building
- Numerous property crime arrests in Airdrie
- Tractor Trailer rollover near Tilley
- Lac La Biche Checkstop
- Red Deer man wanted following drug seizure
- Demand for hash oil results in new risks for neighbourhoods
- Crack cocaine seized from Lethbridge pair
- Man behind million dollar Calgary grow op arrested
- Carstairs man charged in historical sex assaults
Car crashes into Spruce Grove house
RCMP in Spruce Grove are currently investigating a motor vehicle collision where a passenger car went through several fences and struck a house.
A lone female was driving the vehicle Westbound on Grove Drive, just West of Jennifer Heil Way, when the vehicle veered through 3 fences and backyards, sheared off the rear of a home, and came to rest along a fence.
RCMP in Spruce Grove are currently investigating a motor vehicle collision where a passenger car went through several fences and struck a house.
A lone female was driving the vehicle Westbound on Grove Drive, just West of Jennifer Heil Way, when the vehicle veered through 3 fences and backyards, sheared off the rear of a home, and came to rest along a fence.
Police do not suspect alcohol or drug involvement, and continue to investigate. The female driver is being treated in an Edmonton area hospital for serious injuries.
No one was present in the affected homes at the time.
Car crashes into supportive living home in Brooks
On April 5th at approximately 3:30 pm, Brooks RCMP along with the Brooks Fire Department responded to a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision into the building at 1235 3rd Street West in Brooks. When police arrived they observed a car that had crashed into the south wall of the Sunrise Gardens Supportive Living home. No one was injured in the collision but upon a visual inspection of the damaged wall by Brooks Fire, , four of the south east corner units were evacuated as a safety precaution. There is no estimate on the damage but it is extensive. Charges against the driver of the car are pending as police continue to investigate.
Brooks RCMP would like to reiterate the importance of driving with due care and attention when operating any motor vehicle.
Two youths arrested and charged for Armed Robbery in Delburne
Yesterday, April 9th, 2014, Three Hills RCMP charged a 14 year old male from Delburne Alberta with Armed Robbery, Wearing a Disguise While Committing an Indictable Offence, and Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to the Public. The day prior, April 8th, 2014, a 13 year old female was also charged with a single count of Armed Robbery.
The charges stem from an Armed Robbery call that RCMP responded to on April 7th, 2014 where it was reported that a lone masked person entered the Delburne Fas Gas service station, brandished a knife, and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and other items. Several RCMP members and a police service dog from Red Deer responded to the call. A lengthy investigation ensued and resulted in the 2 arrests. No persons were injured during the robbery, no other suspects are being sought, and RCMP have recovered a portion of the stolen property.
Both youths have been released from custody. The female youth is scheduled to appear in Drumheller Provincial Court on June 4th, 2014 and the male youth on April 25th, 2014 to answer to the charges.
On April 5th at approximately 3:30 pm, Brooks RCMP along with the Brooks Fire Department responded to a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision into the building at 1235 3rd Street West in Brooks. When police arrived they observed a car that had crashed into the south wall of the Sunrise Gardens Supportive Living home. No one was injured in the collision but upon a visual inspection of the damaged wall by Brooks Fire, , four of the south east corner units were evacuated as a safety precaution. There is no estimate on the damage but it is extensive. Charges against the driver of the car are pending as police continue to investigate.
Brooks RCMP would like to reiterate the importance of driving with due care and attention when operating any motor vehicle.
Two youths arrested and charged for Armed Robbery in Delburne
Yesterday, April 9th, 2014, Three Hills RCMP charged a 14 year old male from Delburne Alberta with Armed Robbery, Wearing a Disguise While Committing an Indictable Offence, and Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to the Public. The day prior, April 8th, 2014, a 13 year old female was also charged with a single count of Armed Robbery.
The charges stem from an Armed Robbery call that RCMP responded to on April 7th, 2014 where it was reported that a lone masked person entered the Delburne Fas Gas service station, brandished a knife, and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and other items. Several RCMP members and a police service dog from Red Deer responded to the call. A lengthy investigation ensued and resulted in the 2 arrests. No persons were injured during the robbery, no other suspects are being sought, and RCMP have recovered a portion of the stolen property.
Both youths have been released from custody. The female youth is scheduled to appear in Drumheller Provincial Court on June 4th, 2014 and the male youth on April 25th, 2014 to answer to the charges.
At approximately 11:00 am on March 26, 2014, Red Deer RCMP executed a search warrant on a rural property in Lacombe County and recovered 20 stolen semi-trailer tires, which have an estimated value of $23,000.
On March 24 at approximately 2:25 am, the tires were stolen from a secure compound at Greatwest Kenworth, a semi-trailer dealership located at 6739 67 Avenue in Red Deer, Alberta. Video surveillance at Greatwest Kenworth showed a male suspect entering the compound driving a cube van; the van was confirmed to have been stolen from Bruin’s Plumbing and Heating before the tire theft and then recovered after the tire theft. The RCMP investigation led to the rural property and the successful seizure of the stolen tires.
Two people were taken into custody at the scene and later released. A third suspect was arrested on April 2, 2014. The search warrant and arrests were executed by Red Deer RCMP with the support of the Red Deer General Investigative (GIS) Unit, CFSEU Red Deer ALERT, RCMP Police Dog Service and Blackfalds RCMP.
46 year old Anthony Morgan Shilmar of Red Deer, Alberta, has been charged with
- Criminal Code 355.4 – Possession of stolen property over $5000
- Criminal Code 348(1)(a) – Break and enter for theft over $5000 x 2
Shilmar will appear in court on April 30, 2014 at 9:30 am in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.
In the early evening hours of April 9th, Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP conducted a traffic stop in Spruce Grove. Police noted a strong odor of fresh marihuana emanating from the vehicle, and arrested both occupants for possession of a controlled substance.
Upon searching the vehicle, police located 3 ounces of marihuana, along with 30 bags of cocaine, and a large knife. There was between 35 and 40 grams of cocaine in the various bags.
The following charges have been laid against the 29 year old male driver, Peter GOODSELL (Jr) and the 31 year old female passenger, Amanda LINDSTROM:
A bail hearing was held for both accused. Both Peter GOODSELL and Amanda LINDSTROM were released on $2000 cash bail, with conditions not to possess firearms, nor to possess, purchase or consume any illegal, non-prescription drugs.
Their first court appearance is Wednesday, April 30th at 9:30 am in Stony Plain Provincial Court.
- possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance (Schedule I- cocaine)
- possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance (Schedule II- marihuana)
- possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose (knife), and
- possession of proceeds of crime under $5000 (cash)
A bail hearing was held for both accused. Both Peter GOODSELL and Amanda LINDSTROM were released on $2000 cash bail, with conditions not to possess firearms, nor to possess, purchase or consume any illegal, non-prescription drugs.
Their first court appearance is Wednesday, April 30th at 9:30 am in Stony Plain Provincial Court.
On April 3, 2014 at 4:00 AM, the Rainbow Esso in High River was broken into. The suspects pried the lock off the front door to gain entry to the store. The suspects then used crow bars and screwdrivers to pry open the ATM located in the store, and attempted to access the cash door in the ATM. The suspects fled before getting any money out of the ATM.
The suspects were driving a stolen white Ford F-350 truck that was later recovered in Calgary. The suspects wore masks to conceal their identities. Pictures taken from the video surveillance are shown below.
The RCMP is asking anyone the who has knowledge of the person(s) responsible for these crimes to please come forward. If you have information about this, or any other crime(s), please call the High River RCMP at (403) 652-2357, or if you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com. 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 seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.
On March 27th, 2014, Two Hills RCMP responded to a Break and Enter at the Andrew Gas Station in Andrew, Alberta.
Surveillance footage showed that 2 persons arrived in a late-90s GMC Sierra pick-up truck at 5:35am. One suspect used an axe to gain entry through the main door before both persons went inside and stole more than 300 packages of cigarettes amongst other items and caused property damage. Suspects remained on scene for more that 12 minutes before deciding to leave. The pick-up truck used should stand out as it has uncommon decals running the length of the vehicle across the fenders and doors. The axe used was left at scene and is currently being examined by RCMP forensic investigators.
Photos have been obtained from the surveillance footage and have been included in this release. Two Hills RCMP and Smoky Lake RCMP are jointly investigating this incident as well as a Break and Enter that occurred in Bellis, AB, at the Crossroads Pit Stop.
Two Hills RCMP are seeking the public's help with any information related to the Break and Enter. The public are encouraged to call immediately regarding any suspicious activity, especially in the overnight or early morning hours. If you have any information please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Two Hills RCMP are seeking the public's help with any information related to the Break and Enter. The public are encouraged to call immediately regarding any suspicious activity, especially in the overnight or early morning hours. If you have any information please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Approximately $200,000 worth of stolen property was seized at a rural property east of Boyle today. At approximately 10 am, Boyle RCMP executed a search warrant on a property within the County of Athabasca. Boyle RCMP, with the assistance of Auto Theft North expect to remain working on the property into the evening hours. Thus far in the investigation, approximately 9 vehicles have been seized from this location. "We are looking at a number of counts for each of the criminal offences" states Sgt Kevin McGillivray, "possession of stolen property, fraudulent concealment and tampering with a VIN".
Items seized from the property include a travel trailer, skid steer, side by side, flat deck trailers and a number of other items. It is alleged that these vehicle's were stolen from various communities throughout northern Alberta including Lac La Biche, Fort McMurray, Edmonton and Cold Lake. The owners of this equipment will be contacted to inform them of the recovery and arrangements will be made to return them. A 40 year old male has been arrested and criminal charges are expected to be laid upon conclusion of the investigation.
Red Deer RCMP and The City of Red Deer are pleased to announce the appointment of the new RCMP detachment commander for Red Deer. Inspector Scott Tod has been appointed to the position and will move to Red Deer from Wetaskiwin at a date to be announced soon.
Inspector Tod has 25 years of service with the RCMP; he spent 22 years in British Columbia at six different postings, and has been the detachment commander for Wetaskiwin RCMP for the past three years. He was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and Red Deer will be his fifth detachment command.
“The City is excited to welcome Inspector Tod to the community,” says Craig Curtis, City Manager. “Our Council and residents have spoken loudly that crime and safety is a major priority for our community. We look forward to Inspector Tod’s direction and continued action on this important issue.”
Red Deer RCMP wish to acknowledge the contribution of the Acting Officer in Charge, Inspector David Elliott, who has seen the detachment through this transition; Inspector Elliott will continue in the role of Officer in Charge until the new detachment commander arrives.
An announcement has not yet been made on the new Operations Officer for Red Deer detachment.
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early morning April 8 at a Grande Prairie residence. At 3:45 am April 8 Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a complaint of gunshots at a residence in the area of 92nd Street and 93rd Avenue. When police arrived they observed evidence of gunfire in the front door. Police cleared the home but did not find any occupants.
The police investigation thus far indicates that the incident involved an exchange of gunfire between at least two individuals. There was a trail of blood from the residence to a parking lot which led police to believe that someone was seriously injured during the incident.
Police have located the occupant of the home after he checked himself into the emergency room of a local area hospital with a gunshot wound. Yesterday evening at approximately 5 p.m. police were called to the hospital after a 24 year old male came to the emergency room suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The male remains in hospital awaiting surgery. Police have interviewed the male but he is not being cooperative with investigators.
Based on the investigative findings thus far, it is believed that a number of stray rounds from the exchange of gun fire hit other residences that were in close proximity to the residence where the incident occurred. The residences where bullets were found during the investigation had families and children sleeping in them at the time. It is extremely fortunate that no innocent people were seriously injured or killed as a result.
Police are still asking anyone who has any information regarding this incident to immediately contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
On April 8, 2014, Vegreville RCMP were called to the Fair Grounds in Vegreville. Three Recreational Vehicles which had been stored on the grounds for the winter had been broken into and vandalized at some point over the winter.
Once inside, the suspects ransacked each vehicle and caused extensive damage to their interiors. A fire extinguisher was discharged in one of the motor homes while chemicals were thrown around the interior of holiday trailer. All vehicles suffered extensive damage. It is unknown if anything of significant value had been stolen. Evidence has been seized from the units and surrounding area to be examined by forensic specialists.
RCMP are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect(s) in this event. If you have information about this crime please contact the Vegreville RCMP at 780-632-2223 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous and information provided may qualify for a reward.
Weapons and other items stolen near Hinton
On April 8th, 2014 at approximately 12:46 pm Hinton RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter to a residence in the Aspen Heights area outside of Hinton.
Police believe that the suspect(s) gained access to the residence between the hours of 7:30 am and 12:30 pm on April 8th, 2014. The suspects stole a 2006 white GMC 2500 Duramax diesel truck license plate RCP 845 (AB), a red Honda 3000 watt generator, an ice auger, fishing gear, jewelry, a small amount of cash, a black Dell lap top computer, and a 64 GB white iPod. The suspects also stole 8 long barrel firearms as well as 2 hand guns, all of which were secured inside a safe in the residence.
Hinton RCMP are requesting the public's assistance. Anyone with information on this or any other incident is asked to call the Hinton RCMP Detachment at (780)865-2455 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
O'Chiese First Nations death results in murder charge
An autopsy was completed at the Calgary Medical Examiner's office this morning and it was determined that 20-year-old, Kieron Dale BEAVERBONES died as a result of a stab wound to the upper chest. The manner of death is homicide.
On April 7, 2014 at approximately 1:15 am Rocky Mountain House RCMP and EMS were called to a disturbance at a residence on the O'Chiese First Nations. Police and EMS attended and located 2 persons with injuries. One of the injured persons died at the scene and the other was transported to Rocky Mountain House Hospital, treated and released. A suspect was taken into custody near the scene a short time later.
Sherilyn Kyrene BEAVERBONES, 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with one count of First Degree Murder and one count of Assault with a Weapon. Her first appearance in court is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at 10:00 am in Rocky Mountain House Provincial Court.
Although the accused and the deceased have same last names, they are not closely related.
Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact Rocky Mountain House detachment at 403-845-2882, or to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers.
On January 12, 2014, Beaumont RCMP initiated an investigation into Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm involving a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Range Road 243 west of Beaumont.
As a result of a thorough investigation, Sajjan Singh SANDHU (68 years old) of Leduc County is charged under the Criminal Code with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm and Impaired Operation Over 80 mg% of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm. He will be appearing in Leduc Provincial Court on May 7, 2014.
Anyone with information regarding a crime is asked to contact the Beaumont RCMP at 780-929-7410 or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
RCMP and Alberta Sheriffs Integrated Traffic Unit arrested a male and made a large seizure of illicit drugs, including cocaine, after a traffic stop on March 27, at about 3:15 p.m. Officers were patrolling Highway 63 North, north of Wandering River, Alberta, when they located a vehicle which the registered owner was wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants.
The vehicle was stopped and the male driver was arrested. Further investigation led to the male also being arrested for possession of a controlled substance, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Officers seized 432 grams of cocaine in powder form, 125 grams of raw cocaine – described as rock form – as well as 20 grams of marijuana.
A 29-year-old man from Calgary is now facing three counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, under the CDSA. He was released on $1,000 bail for court in Boyle on April 22, 2014.
Cocaine has an approximate street value of $80 per gram.
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.
Stabbing at Morinville apartment building
During the late evening hours of April 7, 2014, suspects attacked a 22 year old male in the lobby of a local apartment building, stabbing him with a knife.
RCMP are still investigating this assault and are seeking the public’s assistance. Anyone that may have knowledge of this assault is asked to contact the Morinville RCMP at (780) 939-4550 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Airdrie RCMP and Airdrie RCMP General Investigation Section have made several arrests this month relating to residential break and enters, construction site thefts and vehicle prowlings within the City of Airdrie.
Josh Adrian, 23, of Airdrie has been charged with 20 counts of Possession of Stolen Property and 1 count of fraud relating to residential break and enters in Airdrie. Adrian is scheduled for Airdrie Provincial Court on April 24th, 2014.
Clinton Pittman, 34, of Airdrie has been charged with 57 counts of Possession of Stolen Property, 1 count of Fraud, and 1 count of Breach of Recognizance relating to thefts from construction sites in Airdrie. Pittman is scheduled for Airdrie Provincial Court on April 10th, 2014.
Chad Cutting, 35, of no fixed address, and Brittany MacLeod, 19, of Calgary have both been charged with Mischief, relating to vehicle prowlings. Cutting and MacLeod’s running vehicle was noticed on an Airdrie street at night by a concerned citizen who reported to Airdrie RCMP, providing information leading to the charges. Cutting is scheduled for Airdrie Provincial Court on April 24th, 2014, and MacLeod on May 1st, 2014.
3 male youths have been charged with mischief in relation to vehicle prowlings in Airdrie.
Airdrie RCMP encourages citizens to be mindful and report unusual occurrences.
Tractor Trailer rollover near Tilley
On April 7, 2014 at 1:05 a.m. Brooks RCMP along with the Tilley Fire Department and Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a tractor trailer rollover in the Westbound lanes of Highway #1 approximately 20 kilometers east of Tilley, Alberta. At the scene a westbound tractor trailer unit hauling food products had rolled onto it's side completely blocking the westbound lanes of Highway #1.
With the assistance of highway contractor Volker Stevin westbound traffic was diverted around the collision scene for approximately 4 hours until the tractor trailer unit could be removed off the highway. The driver of the tractor trailer unit was transported by EMS to the Brooks Hospital with minor injuries. While the cause of the collision remains under investigation, alcohol was not a contributing factor. Charges against the driver are pending.
Lac La Biche Checkstop
On April 5, 2014 Lac La Biche RCMP, Alberta Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Alberta Fish and Wildlife and Lac La Biche County Peace Officers teamed up and conducted an enforcement checkstop on Highway 55 west of Lac La Biche.
Throughout the six hour checkstop officers checked approximately 700 vehicles and interacted with the drivers of these vehicles.
During the checkstop Police encountered a young male driver who was operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He subsequently provided a sample of his breath and was issued a 30 day licence suspension and his vehicle was seized.
Officers also checked several commercial vehicles and issued 5 violation tickets for commercial trailers not being registered. One log truck was also parked by officers and not allowed to return to the road until the driver met his required hours of rest. In total approximately 50% of the commercial vehicles that were checked had minor deficiencies that were addressed and corrected prior to the vehicle returning to the highway.
Officers issued a total of 41 violation tickets and provided 47 drivers with verbal warnings for various offences. One driver was charged after it was learned his drivers licence was suspended and his vehicle has been seized for 30 days.
This checkstop is part of an on going commitment by the Lac La Biche RCMP to bring enforcement agencies together and to work on reducing collisions and deaths on Alberta highways.
Red Deer man wanted following drug seizure
Cody Dheilly-Labelle, a 26-year-old Red Deer man, is wanted by police for a drug-related charge following a recent drug trafficking investigation by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT).
ALERT’s Red Deer Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU), with the assistance of Red Deer RCMP and K Division RCMP Emergency Response Team, executed three search warrants within the city limits on April 3rd. Two people were arrested at an apartment building in south Red Deer, while a range of drugs was seized in the search of the apartment and two storage lockers located on the north side.
Over $40,000 worth of drugs was seized, including:
- More than 1 kilogram of marihuana;
- 641 grams of cannabis resin;
- 477 grams of psilocybin;
- 83 oxycodone tablets;
- Nearly 4 kilograms of an unidentified substance believed to be a cutting agent.
In addition to the drugs, $1,230 in cash proceeds of crime was seized.
The two people arrested, Nigel Dheilly-Mattiuzzi, 26-year-old man, and Jessica Ruddick, 22-year-old woman, face a combined 8 drug-related charges. Dheilly-Mattiuzzi also faces additional charges of possession of property obtained by crime and two counts of possession of ammunition while prohibited.
A warrant has been issued for Dheilly-Labelle for charges of possession of the purpose of trafficking marihuana and possession of marihuana. If anyone has information concerning his whereabouts they are asked to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Guns seized in Fort McMurray drug bust
Two firearms were seized in addition to $64,000 worth of cocaine in Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams’ (ALERT) latest drug investigation in Fort McMurray.
ALERT’s Wood Buffalo Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU), with the assistance of Wood Buffalo RCMP members, has charged a 31-year-old man with nine criminal offences related to drugs and weapons.
Aaron Dean Clifford, of Fort McMurray, is charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
- Possession of property obtained by crime;
- Careless storage of a firearm;
- Carless storage of ammunition
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm (x 2);
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm (x 2);
- Storage of a firearm with ammunition readily available.
The charges come after investigators executed a search warrant at Clifford’s residence on April 3rd and seized:
- 640 grams of cocaine, worth an estimated $64,000;
- $22,220 in cash proceeds of crime;
- Drug trafficking paraphernalia;
- Semi-automatic handgun with fully loaded magazine;
- Pistol-grip, short barrel 12 gauge shotgun.
An increase in the number of hash oil extraction labs in the province is putting neighbourhood safety at greater risk due to fires and explosions. Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) are renewing the plea to the public to report marihuana grow-operations due to the risks they pose.
ALERT’s Green Teams, made up of Calgary Police Service (CPS), Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and RCMP members, is familiar with the risks of grow-operations but state that the hash oil extraction process presents a whole new level of danger due to their use of highly flammable chemicals such as butane gas and isopropyl alcohol.
“The hash oil extraction process is extremely dangerous for residents, neighbours, and first responders,” said Sgt. Dwayne Karpo of Green Team North. “We are seeing people try to emulate the process by watching videos on the internet but in some cases the results have been deadly.”
Hash oil is made using the byproduct of a marihuana plant, with the leaves and stems being soaked in butane gas or isopropyl alcohol to extract the potent cannabinoid-containing resin. The process is very dangerous and has led to several explosions and fires in the past year. In May 2013, an explosion at an Evansburg extraction lab killed one man, left another man seriously injured, and completely leveled the home.
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"Extraction labs pose an increased risk to public safety, as well as emergency first responders," said Fire Marshal Tom Karpa, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services. "The volume of volatile and flammable liquids stored in an extraction lab generally far exceeds the allowable amount for a residential occupancy, greatly increasing the risk of fire and explosion. Firefighters are not expecting these types of volatiles when they respond to an event at a residential occupancy."
The demand for hash oil, or cannabis resin, is attributed to the proliferation to the electronic cigarettes. Users report a more intense high than marihuana and it is more discreet with almost no odour.
In addition to the normal signs of marihuana grow-operations, which can be found here: www.alert-ab.ca/growops, hash oil extraction labs also produce an odour that is quite pronounced. If you suspect a marihuana grow operation in your community, contact police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
More than $27,000 worth of crack cocaine was seized from a Lethbridge man and woman following an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) investigation.
On April 1st, Lethbridge Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU), an integrated team made up Lethbridge Regional Police Service (LRPS) and RCMP members, seized 274 grams of crack cocaine following a traffic stop on Highway 2 just north of Fort MacLeod.
Tanner White, a 21-year-old man, and Tracy Soltesz, 43-year-old woman, were arrested without incident to conclude a short-term drug trafficking investigation. The two were alleged to be attempting to import the cocaine into the Lethbridge area.
Both were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. White also faces additional charges of possession of proceeds of crime and two counts of breaching of recognizance. White was arrested in a previous CFSEU-Lethbridge drug trafficking investigation in December 2013.
A 53-year-old Calgary man has been arrested and is accused of running and operating large-scale marihuana grow-ops in Calgary industrial areas, according to Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT).
Green Team South, an integrated team made up Calgary Police Service (CPS) and RCMP members that investigate and dismantle marihuana grow-ops, arrested Ping Ming Liu on March 20th to conclude a five-month investigation. Liu has been charged with production of marihuana, possession of marihuana, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and mischief to property.
Investigators alleged that Liu was the person responsible for two marihuana grow-ops located in industrial rental units. In August 2013, evidence of a previous grow-op was located in the Airways industrial area in Calgary’s northeast. Then in December 2013, a fully operational 814-plant marihuana grow-op, worth more than $1 million, was located southeast in the Foothills industrial area.
In both instances there was significant damage to the rental units and both were deemed unfit for human habitation by City of Calgary building inspectors and Alberta Health Services. The interior of both units had been converted and used exclusively for the illegal production of marihuana.
No arrests were made at the time of either grow-op being located. Liu was identified as a suspect and Green Team South arrested Liu at his northwest home on March 20th without incident.
Carstairs man charged in historical sex assaults
The Calgary Police Service Child Abuse Unit has charged a man with two historical sex assaults dating back to the 1970s.
The charges relate to two female victims who knew the accused as a pastor at a northwest Calgary Baptist church. The allegations came to the attention of police after a similar case in 2012, where another leader at the same church was charged with sexually assaulting three male victims in the 1980s and 1990s.
The most recent investigation revealed the alleged sexual abuse against one of the females began in 1979 when the victim was five years old and continued until she was 15. The other victim was nine years old when the alleged abuse began in 1986, and it continued until she was 18.
In both cases, the victims were parishioners at the Baptist church where the accused was a religious leader and teacher. The assaults allegedly occurred in the church and at the accused’s then neighbouring home.
On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, police arrested and charged Thomas Larry JONES, 69, of Carstairs, AB. He is charged with:
- Indecent assault of a female
- Three counts of gross indecency
- Four counts of sexual assault
- Two counts of sexual interference
- Two counts of sexual exploitation
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