Category: RCMP Updates

Strathmore, AB – The Strathmore RCMP are investigating a report of Halloween candy that appears to have been tampered with. Upon returning home from Trick-or-Treating, a young girl opened a Rice Crispy treat to find a needle inside the candy.  The young girl alerted her mother who inspected the candy to find a one inch pin…

High River RCMP – UPDATE – Dog Bite Incident High River RCMP wish to thank the public for their response to the previous media release. The owner of the dog has been identified as well as more witnesses to the incident. This incident is still under investigation and all involved parties have been cooperative with…

Cochrane, AB – The Cochrane RCMP would like to increase the awareness of internet use and safety practices for families. The internet is an important tool for children and teens; with the increased usage in homes and schools by various age groups, the RCMP are encouraging parents to take a proactive approach to protect their children from…

Cochrane, AB – On October 18, 2018 at approximately 10:45 p.m. the Cochrane RCMP responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Horizon View Road in the rural Cochrane area.  Upon police arrival it was determined the driver was deceased and the passenger was transported to a Calgary hospital with serious, non life threatening injuries.  The driver was…

Turner Valley, Alberta – On October 22, 2018, at approximately 12:45 p.m. Turner Valley RCMP were dispatched to a three vehicle collision on Highway 22 near Priddis. Preliminary investigation has determined that a west bound car collided with an east bound semi truck. A second truck was also involved in the collision. The 25 year old male…

Turner Valley, Alberta –  On Oct. 17 at approximately 1:27 a.m., Turner Valley RCMP responded to a 911 call in the town of Black Diamond. Police attended the scene and spoke with a male and further investigation determined that Michael Cote-Bouchard (37) of Black Diamond was wanted on 26 outstanding warrants out of Banff and Calgary. He…

Okotoks, Alberta – On Tuesday Oct. 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 a.m., Okotoks RCMP and General Investigative Section (GIS) were called to a fire inside the Taco Del Mar located on Southridge Drive in Okotoks. Upon arriving on scene police observed that there was damage to the front window with smoke and fire coming from inside the business. Damage…

Edmonton – This Thanksgiving long weekend, police forces across Canada led #OperationImpact to encourage safe driving behaviours. Between October 5-8, 2018, there were two pedestrian injuries in two separate collisions in Alberta RCMP jurisdiction. This October, Alberta RCMP and Alberta Traffic Sheriffs are focusing their #TrafficSafety messages on pedestrian safety. In 2016, half of the drivers involved in pedestrian…

Edmonton – On Friday, October 12, 2018, the Alberta RCMP and Traffic Services discussed the impact of cannabis on police service delivery and provided an interactive drug-impaired driving Checkstop demonstration. In preparation for the legalization of cannabis, the RCMP has increased its capacity in the areas of prevention and engagement, intelligence, security screening, and training. The…

St. Albert, Alta. – (On October 10th), the RCMP in Alberta provided a demonstration of Alberta RCMP’s new Crime Map tool. The online tool enables the Alberta RCMP to directly engage with citizens on what they care about most: their own neighbourhoods. The Crime Map enables Albertans to access current and verified information regarding criminal…

Edmonton International Airport, Alberta – On October 8 at 8:00 a.m., YEG RCMP were alerted by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) that they had detected two unauthorized handguns in a checked suitcase destined for Beruit, Lebanon. RCMP attended and seized a Norinco Model 54 9mm semi-automatic handgun as well as a Chiappa Model 191122…

Edmonton – As the weather cools, auto theft heats up. In a recent RCMP analysis, the 42nd week of 2017 was the most active in terms of reported auto thefts in Alberta RCMP detachments. That is why, in October and November, RCMP detachments across the province will be working with peace officers and local volunteer community groups to remind…

Tsuut’ina Nation, Alberta – The RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service have made an arrest and laid charges following a homicide reported on May 6, 2018, on the Tsuut’ina Nation.    The investigation launched in May has resulted in the arrest of Scott Neilssen Big Crow, on October 6, 2018.  Scott Neilssen Big Crow has…

High River, Alberta – High River RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 32-year-old Carol Littlepine. Carol was last seen on Oct. 6, 2018 in High River and there is a general concern for her health, safety and well-being. Carol is described as: Aboriginal 5’9” tall Approximately 150 lbs Brown hair Brown eyes If you have…