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RCMP files from October 15 - 21 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser September 21 12:21 – Report of receiving SCAM phone calls regarding credit card. When the complainant indicated to the caller that she knew this was a scam, the caller started calling her names. The caller called back 67 times that day. The complainant was advised to contact their phone provider for a solution since the numbers were always different. 20:59 – While members were conducting compliance checks, they noted the spouse who is also on conditions was at the residence in contravention of his release order. The subject was charged with four counts of breaching his release order as well as obstruction. The subject has since been released on additional conditions by a justice of the peace. September 22 02:16 – While on patrol, members conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 15 near Mundare. A 42-year-old male was charged with driving while unauthorized (mandatory court), operating a vehicle without registration ($324 voluntary penalty), and driving an uninsured motor vehicle (mandatory court). The vehicle was towed. 08:53 - Report of bike that his GTE Elite Avalanche bicycle was parked on the street the night before and was stolen. The bicycle was not locked up but had a value that reportedly quite high. The bike is described green and black in colour. Under investigation. 15:49 – Report of theft of tools from a vehicle at a Vegreville business. CCTV footage shows a male on a bicycle removing the tools from the vehicle at a point during the night. Under investigation. 20:17 – Member on patrol in Mundare conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle which was pulling a trailer without a license plate. The driver blew a fail
with a roadside breath demand. The driver was arrested and transported to Vegreville detachment for further testing. The 61-year-old male from St. Albert blew a .100 and .90. Charges are pending and the trailer and tow vehicle were towed and seized for 30 days.
September 23
01:02 – Report of a recovered stolen vehicle that was towed and secured. Investigation into the matter resulted in the identity of a suspect being determined. Charges are pending on a 34-year-old male from Sherwood Park. 15:08 – Traffic enforcement resulting in at least 8 speeding tickets, 13 seatbelt tickets as well as various other tickets for infractions being provided to motorists.
September 24
15:42 – Report of an abandoned vehicle in rural Lamont County. The occupants had run into the bush when the complainant approached. Members attended and confirmed that the vehicle was unregistered and the plate was reported stolen. Further investigation resulted in a search warrant being executed at a Lamont County address and resulted in a second vehicle being seized. Investigation is ongoing.
September 25
09:12 – Traffic enforcement conducted. Results were at least 10 speeding tickets as well as other traffic violations. 12:20 – Report via 911 of a dangerous driver on Hwy 16. The vehicle was speeding up so others could not pass and then slamming on brakes. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop conducted. The 47-year-old male from Lloydminster was warned about his driving and proceeded on his travels. 16:37 – Traffic stop conducted on Hwy 16a. It was determined that the driver only possessed a learner’s permit and did not have a proper supervisor. The license plate was also not displayed properly. The driver was issued 2 tick-
ets for operating a motor vehicle without the plate being clearly visible (VP of $162) as well as a ticket for driving without a supervisor (VP of $324).
September 26
08:00 – Traffic enforcement resulting in a variety of tickets including brake lights, speeding, seat belts, cell phone, and driving while unauthorized.
September 27
08:15 – Traffic services on patrol near Mundare (Hwy 15) noticed a female laying in the ditch. Members spoke with her. She was homeless and had nowhere to go. The officer provided some food and water to the client and ensured she had transportation to Fort Saskatchewan. 11:27 – Report of a suspicious package received in the mail from China. She had not ordered anything and was concerned. The package contained a cloth facemask that was disposed of locally. 12:15 – While on patrol members conducted a traffic stop and discovered a 26-year-old male in the vehicle contrary to court-imposed conditions. The male was arrested and charged with breaching his court order then released with documents for court. 19:00 – Found property turned into the Vegreville Detachment. A batterypowered circular saw was received and filed in the RCMP database.
During the week there were 122 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 0 false 911s, 2 animal strikes, 7 wellbeing checks, and approximately 50 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.
Vermilion RCMP Investigate Aggravated Assault Vermilion RCMP Submitted Innisfree, Alta - In the early evening hours of September 26 Vermilion RCMP responded to report of an injured male in Innisfree. On arrival, a 55-year-old male victim was located with serious injuries. The male was treated by EMS and transported first to Vegreville Hospital and then to the University of Alberta hospital in Edmonton. The victim remains in hospital recovering from multiple stab wounds and other soft tissue injuries. Vermilion RCMP was assisted by the St Paul Forensic Identification Section as well as the Edmonton General Investigations Section.
On September 28 police arrested Alexander Taylor (35) of Innisfree, he is currently charged with the following offences - Aggravated assault - Obstruction of a peace officer - Fail to comply with a Release order At the time of the arrest, Alexander Taylor was wanted by BC RCMP for weapons-related offences. Alexander Taylor appeared before a Justice of the Peace and remains in custody. He will next appear in St Paul Provincial Court on October 1. If you have information regarding this offence, please contact Vermilion RCMP at 780-853-4441. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can con-
tact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips. com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
