Category: RCMP Updates

Turner Valley, AB – On June 12th, 2019 an RCMP member was conducting high visibility rural patrols as part of a Foothills County Enhanced Policing Agreement.  At approximately 5:40pm, the officer observed a motorcycle travelling south bound on Hwy 762 at a high rate of speed.  The motorcycle’s speed was confirmed with the use of a radar unit at a top speed of 224…

Coaldale, Alta. – Representatives from the Alberta RCMP, the Lethbridge municipal government and the Town of Coaldale participated in a symbolic sod turning ceremony to kick-off the much awaited construction of the new Coaldale RCMP detachment. The Coaldale RCMP Detachment building construction contract was awarded at a cost of nearly $12 million dollars and will…

Edmonton – Alberta RCMP is excited to introduce the newly developed Crime Prevention Calendar. The calendar will be used across Alberta for education and public outreach. The calendar provides monthly themes that will inform our messaging, and partner messaging, throughout the year. Each month’s theme was chosen based on a combination of statistics, seasonality and…

Edmonton – In an effort to help mitigate some of the common calls the Operational Communications Centre (OCC) receive during the wildfires, the Alberta RCMP hosted a press conference at “K” Division Headquarters to provide Albertans and evacuees with the best resources for their most common questions: ·         For questions concerning highway closures or road conditions due to…

Edmonton – While various wildfires across Alberta continue to challenge firefighters, our police operations continue to be focused on keeping Albertans safe. Due to worsening wildfire conditions, RCMP reminds motorists across Alberta to turn your headlights on, obey posted road signs and follow instructions provided by local authorities and emergency personnel. The RCMP is ensuring the safety and security of people…

High River, Alberta –  High River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a theft of laptops.  On May 10th, 2019, High River RCMP received a call of a theft of laptops from the Shoppers Drug Mart in High River. Shortly before 12:30 P.M. a male walked through the exit door to the Shoppers…

Edmonton – Alberta roads typically experience an influx of drivers during long weekends and this Victoria Day weekend was no exception. The RCMP reminds all road users, drivers, riders, passengers and pedestrians alike, that traffic safety is a shared responsibility. Between May 17-20, 2019, there were three fatalities and 27 injuries caused by motor vehicle collisions,…

Edmonton – Traffic stops on Alberta’s highways can lead to significant seizures of illicit drugs, firearms, stolen goods and other contraband materials. On April 9, 2019, an RCMP member stopped a vehicle for speeding near Jasper, Alta at which time the member observed numerous items relating to drug trafficking. The lone vehicle occupant was arrested and…

High River, Alberta – Following the standoff that occurred in High River on May 7th, 2019, High River RCMP have formally charged a 22 year old Calgary male who was the driver of the stolen Audi A4 and a 17 year old female passenger from Airdrie. Branden Brett Davidson of Calgary has been charged with: Flight from Police, Possession of stolen property over $5000,…

Okotoks, Alta. – The Okotoks RCMP in collaboration with Canmore RCMP have arrested two individuals with numerous offences after being caught in possession of a stolen vehicle. At approximately 1:20 p.m. on May 2, 2019  RCMP attended Foothills County, located a stolen truck from High River and trailer from Strathmore. Two suspects were arrested without incident. (1) Matthew David  Keeler…

High River, Alberta –  High River RCMP is looking for assistance after a break and enter to a trailer storage site. On Tuesday April 30th, High River RCMP were called to a break and enter that occurred to a trailer storage yard on 5 St SE just north of the Cemetery. An unknown number of suspects entered the yard and…