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WHAT’S INSIDE Agriculture....................8,9 Business........................... 5 Classifieds......................18 Community...............16,17 Employment..................19 Family.............................22 Letter To The Editor....4,23 Marketplace...................21 Notices...........................24 Real Estate......................23 Sports.............................24 Tributes..........................20 Upcoming.................10,11
Town Council Embraces Mural Page 19
COVID-19 Weekly Regional Update Page 23
4-DAY WEATHER Thurs. 17°C
Fri. 19°C
Sat. 17°C
Sun. 16°C
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LOTTERY NUMBERS Friday, May 29, 2020
5 12 15 23 26 38 41
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RCMP files from May 25 - 31 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser May 25 02:21 – While on patrol members observed an individual who was thought to be on conditions. A query confirmed this fact and the individual was arrested for breaching conditions and later released. Follow up queries the next day showed that the Crown had failed to notify the RCMP and this individual actually had their charges stayed and therefore the curfew conditions were not in effect. 07:23 – Three vehicle collision at Hwy 631 and Hwy 16. One driver was charged with failure to proceed safely after stopping at an intersection. There were no injuries. 09:10 – Warrant was received from the probation office for a youth. The youth turned himself in willingly and was later released with documents for court. 11:36 – Report of a break and enter to 2 Vegreville businesses. Matching footprints were found at both crime scenes. Fuel had been siphoned and toolboxes were opened. Investigation is pending CCTV. 14:31 – Complaint of theft from the back of a bicycle. One individual accused an acquaintance of stealing multiple items from the back of their bicycle. Items included but not limited to beer and chocolate bars. The theft was investigated and deemed to be unfounded. 15:03 – Report of theft of an electric bicycle that was locked at a Vegreville business. The owner posted the theft on Facebook and received a message from someone in Lavoy that they were approached by someone asking to borrow power to charge the bike. Under investigation. 18:48 – Report of a male shooting fireworks at a dog. Members attended and spoke to the property rep who stated that they were shooting fireworks but not at the dog. The dog was found unharmed. Municipal bylaws prevent the use of fireworks within the town limits. 19:29 – Report of a three-year-old child wearing blue pajamas wondering the street. When asked where their parents were, the child responded “I don’t have a mom”. Members located the parents and returned the child safely. 20:16 – Reports of a suspicious black truck parked in a rural area near TWP
515 and RR 135. Members located the vehicle parked many miles away in a pasture. The driver was found to be breaching multiple release documents out of Grand Prairie. A search incidental to the arrest found that the individual had almost 2 grams of meth in his possession. He was arrested and transported to the detachment where he was held. His next court appearance is June 15.
May 26
07:59 – Calls about a suspicious person caught on multiple doorbell cameras attempting to break-in. Entry was not gained and the suspect is still at large. 08:44 – Reports of a suspicious vehicle with a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver was found to be sober with all documents in order. 14:22 – Report of a suspicious male in Vegreville looking at a 5th wheel flat
provided a summons for court. The vehicle was seized for 30 days. 16:22 - Report of a suspicious vehicle in Mundare. Members located the vehicle and the registered owner indicated that the damage occurred when they hit a deer and also when they pulled someone out of the ditch.
May 28
09:33 – Report by a parent that their child left for a bike ride at 7:30 am and had not returned. Messages had been left with friends. At 09:35 the parent called back to inform members that their child had returned. 20:33 – Multiple complaints of an intoxicated male walking around downtown Vegreville. Members located the subject who was intoxicated and transported him to cells to sober up. The subject was released the next day.
May 29
22:47 – Traffic stop conducted for a document check. The driver was in breach of conditions and the passenger was wanted on warrants out of Vegreville and Ft. Saskatchewan. Drugs and an airsoft pistol were found and charges were assessed to the driver accordingly.
May 30
deck trailer. The male indicated that he worked for a restoration company, was a reformed drug addict, and now a Christian. Members attended the but the subject of the complaint was gone.
May 27
03:30 – Traffic stop conducted for erratic driving. The driver had an odor of liquor and a breath demand was given. The driver complied and blew a caution which resulted in a 3 days suspension and the vehicle being towed. The driver was released roadside. 14:09 – Traffic stop conducted on a vehicle after a license plate query flagged a suspended driver. It turned out that the driver was suspended and they were
07:56 – Complainant reported that he found a stolen license plate affixed to his truck. The plate did come back stolen and Strathcona RCMP were in possession of his license plate. 10:40 – Request from the Edmonton Police service to arrest a subject in Vegreville for Assault Causing Bodily Harm. Members located the subject, arrested him, and held him for a bail hearing. The Justice of the Peace released the subject with documents for court in Edmonton.
May 31
Nothing of note
During the week there were 85 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 0 false 911s, 2 animal strikes, and approximately 23 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.
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Vegreville RCMP Submitted Vegreville, Alta. – On May 26, 2020, the Vegreville RCMP received reports of attempted break and enters to residences overnight. A male suspect attempted to enter the homes by the front door and in one case, attempted
to enter one home via a basement window. The suspect was unsuccessful in both attempts. The suspect is described as a younger male. The clothing worn by the suspect is described as a yellow hoodie, grey jeans, and Converse shoes. Police are asking the pub-
lic’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the attached photo. If you have any information regarding these incidents please contact the Vegreville RCMP Detachment at 780-6322155 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).