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4-DAY WEATHER Thurs. 9°C
Fri. 11°C
Sat. 14°C
Sun. 17°C
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LOTTERY NUMBERS Friday, May 14, 2021
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RCMP files from may 10 - 16 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser May 10 02:17 – Curfew check on a client in Mundare. It was determined that the individual was not at home but was allowed to stay at an Edmonton address. A request was forwarded to the Edmonton Police Service who determined that the individual was not at the alternate address. The 32-year-old female from Mundare was found in breach of her conditions and an arrest warrant has been issued. This client has been breached at least 12 times in the past year for not complying with conditions. 08:10 – Report of mischief to work vehicles in the town of Vegreville. The vehicles appear to have been shot with a BB gun. Under investigation. May 11 01:22 – Traffic stop conducted on a speeding vehicle on RR 145. The driver displayed signs of impairment. A roadside breath sample was taken and the driver failed. A 29-year-old male from Whitecourt has been charged with impaired driving under the Administrative Penalty Information System. The vehicle was towed. 09:01 – While on patrol, a Two Hills member clocked two vehicles travelling together on Hwy 631. The first vehicle was travelling at 125 kmph and the second 124 kmph in a 100 kmph zone. The member pulled them both over. One driver, a 35-year-old female received a ticket with a Voluntary Penalty of $212, and the second, a 67-year-old female received a ticket with a VP of $207. 14:50 – Traffic stop conducted in Lamont County. A 35-year-old female driver from Edmonton was issued at ticket for failing to produce a valid registration card. The ticket has a VP of $243. 18:37 – Report of an attempted theft from a Vegreville business. Two males entered the store and attempted to steal products. An employee intervened, the two males dropped the product and exited out the back of the business. CCTV is being reviewed. 21:09 – Report of a fight in progress. Members attended and learned that the male had been assaulted by two other males. The 2 suspects, a 19-year-old and 22-year-old were located, arrested, and charged with assault.
22:47 – Report of a suspicious white GMC Jimmy in the area of Warwick going in and out of yards. Members attended and made patrols which turned up negative. May 12 12:33 – Report of a male in the town of Vegreville wearing headphones, walking, and yelling. When the complainant passed, the male stepped into the roadway and spit on her car. Members located the subject of the compliant and a verbal warning was issued as requested by the complainant. May 13 11:02 – Members responded to a COVID complaint in the County of Minburn. May 14 00:56 – Commercial alarm in the Town of Vegreville. The subject was observed leaving the property over a fence. Members attended. CCTV is being reviewed and the investigation is ongoing. 12:28 – Following a report of a pedestrian vs vehicle collision, members attended with EMS. The pedestrian was not hurt, but after striking the pedestrian’s
walker, the driver continued walking. The driver was located, and a ticket was issued for failing to remain at the scene of an accident, and is to appear in court. 15:20 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in approximately 12 speeding tickets, as well as tickets for no registration certificate, window tint, and other infractions. 20:40 – Complaint of a possibly impaired driver called in a white GMC with no back window on Hwy 16 driving erratically. The vehicle was located and pulled over on Hwy 16 near RR 162. Indicators of impairment were observed
as well as the smell of marijuana and alcohol were observed. The driver refused to provide breath samples and has been charged under the Administrative Penalty Information System and the vehicle was towed. During the arrest, open alcohol and marijuana were found in the vehicle. 22:07 – Report of a disturbance at a Vegreville residence where a female, who was intoxicated, had slapped her friend. Members attended and located the 48-year-old female a short time later walking down the street and screaming. The female was arrested and lodged in cells for her own safety until sober. May 15 09:07 – Report of a two-vehicle collision in Vegreville. Members attended and spoke to both drivers. An 86-yearold male from Vegreville was charged for failing to yield. 16:14 – Report of a male on a battery powered scooter with a depleted battery. Members attended and found the tow truck that had been called already on scene. The scooter was loaded and the driver taken home. 18:04 – Complaint of a Grey Dodge truck driving erratically in Vegreville. Now reported stuck in a field on the south end of the town. Members attended and spoke to the driver who indicated that his four-wheel-drive was working like “hotdiggity-damn, but is now broken”. The driver received a much-deserved tow bill to extract him from the field. Repair bill unknown. May 16 08:15 – Traffic enforcement in the area including multiple speeding, seatbelt, window tint, and cell phone tickets along with other infractions totalling approximately 23 tickets. 11:47 – Complaint received about a Red Chevrolet truck with loud exhaust. Members located the vehicle and a traffic stop was conducted. A vehicle inspection was done and a ticket was issued requiring installation of proper exhaust and mufflers. During the week there were 130 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarm, 5 false 911, 1 animal strike, 2 Health Act (COVID), 4 wellbeing checks, 7 calls under the Mental Health Act, and approximately 55 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.
