PAGE 2
News Advertiser
www.NewsAdvertiser.com
RCMP files from September 9 - 15 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser
PLC Celebrates Page 12
Mundare Community Awareness Page 18
September 9 06:59 – Report of a stolen wallet taken from a car overnight. One of the owner’s cards was later used at a local business and potential suspects have been identified. A media release was sent out. Under investigation 7:17 – Report of the theft of a vehicle. A purse was left in the vehicle and bank cards were then used at businesses in Edmonton. Under investigation. 8:36 – Report of 2 vehicles broken into. A wallet and cell phone were taken. Under investigation. 8:49 – Report of a wallet stolen from a vehicle overnight. Under investigation. ** Additional calls came in totaling approximately 8 thefts being reported. All leads are being followed up on. ****, DO NOT leave your wallets and phones in your vehicles. 11:19 – Report of fraud. The individual received a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft and stating that they deposited $5000 in her bank account. She gave the caller access to her computer but when they stated she needed to buy gift cards to pay them back, she realized it was a scam and hung up. The reporting party was advised to contact their banks and credit bureaus. 22:06 – Traffic stop resulted in the driver not being able to provide a valid license. The driver was issued a voluntary penalty of $233. 23:45 – After responding to a disturbance call at a residence, one of the people who was involved and had left, then returned driving a vehicle. The driver displayed signs of intoxication. A roadside test was taken and failed. The driver was arrested and brought to the detachment where she provided breath samples of 0.15 and 0.14 BAC. The driver was later released with documents for court. September 10 06:10 – Mr. Traffic called in to report a vehicle speeding “upwards of 150 kmph”. Members spoke with the complainant but were unable to locate the vehicle. 16:32 – Report of a male in a Nissan Altima driving and swerving while reading a map. Members located the vehicle and spoke to the driver who admitted that he may have swerved. The complainant did not want to provide a statement and the driver was warned. 18:35 – Traffic enforcement resulting in various tickets. September 11 08:42 – Report of a male lying in a ditch with a bicycle on Hwy 16. Members located the male who stated he was traveling from Edmonton to Viking on his bicycle. He stated he was dehydrated and was resting but declined an ambulance. A cab was called upon his request.
11:27 – Report of a hit and run. The driver noticed the damage after he left the parking lot and stopped at a gas station. 16:00 – Traffic enforcement resulting in approximately 15 traffic violations. (speeding, window tint, seatbelt, etc.) September 12 06:40 – Report of farm equipment being towed without marker lights. **** REMINDER…. It is the season. Be aware of farm equipment moving on roadways. 12:13 – Anonymous report of a stolen vehicle parked at a Vegreville lodging establishment. Members attended confirmed that the vehicle was stolen. The suspects were located and after a short foot-chase they were apprehended. This lead to further investigation and arrests. See media release for full details.
22:23 – Report of a collision where the driver struck two parked vehicles and attempted to drive away. Witnesses convinced the driver to stop. Members attended and ensured that the driver was not impaired. The suspect’s vehicle was towed and she was charged under the traffic safety act. September 13 00:06 – Report of a disturbance at a Vegreville lodging establishment. A male wanted to fight with one of the tenants. When they did not come out, the suspect smashed windows causing approximately $300 in damage. Members attended and arrested the suspect who was charged with mischief and then released for court with conditions not to visit that location or be in contact with the complainant. 08:14 – Report of mischief to vehicles in Mundare. 2 gas tanks had holes drilled in them. Scene examination was done. Under investigation. 09:23 – Report of a robbery at a Vegreville business. A male entered the business and demanded money. The male then fled on foot. Members responded and located the suspect soon after and he was arrested for robbery.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
The male was charged with robbery and wearing a disguise with intent to commit a criminal offense. He remains in custody. 09:39 – Report of a break and enter to a Vegreville business. Locks were cut and the location entered. Under investigation. 18:15 – Report of an erratic driver. The caller provided a detailed description of the dark grey Chev car and its occupants. Members intercepted the vehicle on Hwy 16 near Mundare. A roadside test was done and the driver failed. The driver was arrested and brought back to the detachment where she provided a breath sample of 0.270 (almost 3.5x the legal limit). The 33-year-old female from Sask. was later released with documents for court. September 14 11:03 – Information received regarding a stolen bicycle. Members followed up and positively identified the suspect who was located. The bicycle was located and returned to the rightful owner. The suspect stated he was being followed and intended to return the bicycle to the owner. 11:57 – Member responded to a complaint of an assault. They learned that a group of teens had confronted the 16-year-old victim and assaulted him. The victim was taken to hospital by police and later transported to Edmonton for treatment of serious injuries. Under investigation. 14:00 – Report of 3 suspicious women in their 60’s entering a care home. Members attended and learned that the 3 were planning to attend a meeting but went to the wrong door. 20:40 – Complaint of harassing communications. The complainant stated that her ex-boyfriend was texting, calling and showed up at her home. The day of the report he called and texted (22 calls, 11 voice mails, 9 emails). When members approached the subject of the complaint, he fled and was later apprehended and arrested by Parkland RCMP. He has since been released on $1500 no cash bail and conditions of no contact with the complainant. September 15 05:45 – Report of theft of a truck from Ranfurly. The owner had one key fob in his possession but the other is unaccounted for. The vehicle is White 2017 Dodge Ram with gold-coloured rock guard around the fenders, doors, and front of the hood. Under investigation.
During the week there were 79 calls for service made in total including 3 false alarms, 3 false 911s, and 1 animal strike.
