Category: RCMP Updates

High River, Alberta – High River RCMP and local Fire Departments would like to remind community members that our area has particularly dry conditions currently which result in an increased fire risk. On May 12th, 2018 a High River RCMP officer was patrolling south of High River and noticed a grass fire burning near Hwy…

Cochrane, AB – On May 15, 2018 at approximately noon, the Cochrane RCMP responded to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on highway 1A near the Ghost Dam.  Prior to police arrival there were witness reports advising the occupants from one of the vehicles were fleeing from the scene. Upon police arrival, the immediate investigation…

Granum, Alberta – Following a pursuit last night that started in High River and spanned four different detachment areas, the RCMP safely terminated the pursuit in Granum and arrested two adults and one youth. Shortly after 8:40 p.m., Calgary Police Service HAWCS advised the RCMP in Okotoks that they were following a vehicle which was travelling…

On April 19, 2018, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate circumstances surrounding an incident where a member of the Okotoks RCMP fired his service pistol while attempting an arrest. On the same day at approximately 8:20 p.m., members of the Okotoks RCMP responded to a complaint about a suspicious vehicle…

Okotoks RCMP – Arrests made and two males charged with multiple criminal offences Okotoks, AB – On May 8th, 2018, the Okotoks RCMP assisted CPS and HAWCS with a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle was initially observed in Calgary, drove through the Town of Okotoks, and into the MD of Foothills. The vehicle drove in a dangerous manner at…

Your tips, no matter how small, help the RCMP better protect you. The RCMP in Alberta encourage you to immediately report any suspicious activity, person or vehicle to police. Your call might be the one that saves a life or leads to an arrest. On April 22nd, RCMP officers received a tip that a wanted…

Arrests made and Two males charged with Multiple Criminal Offences Okotoks, AB – On April 22nd, 2018, the Okotoks RCMP were dispatched from a concerned citizen of  suspicious vehicle in the area off of 22x highway in the MD of Foothills. Further investigation led police to locate a taser, and tools used for break in purposes.  Two male suspects…

Stirling, Alberta –  Charges have been laid by Raymond RCMP in the investigation into two horses that were sold for processing. On April 28, Raymond RCMP received a report of two horses that had been sold without the owner’s consent. The victim reported that she had been boarding two horses at a Stirling area farm for…

High River RCMP- Missing person located High River, Alberta –  Tayla Lefthand has been located alive and well. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ High River, Alberta – High River RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating 30-year-old Tayla Lefthand.  Tayla was reported missing the evening of April 24, 2018 and is believed to be in the Calgary area. Tayla was last seen at…

Turner Valley, AB –  Turner Valley RCMP are investigating the theft of a black 2005 Ford F350 crew cab, licence FLA 243.  The theft occurred on Sunset Blvd sometime between 11:30pm April 30, 2018 and 6:30am May 1, 2018.  The truck has had extensive work and upgrades, which make it quite unique.  The vehicle has a black Iron…

This heartbreaking story is an important reminder to ensure septic and holding tanks are secured with locked lids. – Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association Original RCMP Report: Turner Valley RCMP Investigate Child’s Death Priddis, Alberta –  Turner Valley RCMP are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy that occurred earlier today. At approximately 12:50 pm…

Cardston, Alberta – Officers from the Southern Alberta RCMP Livestock section are asking for the public’s assistance in a string of thefts of calves. Between February 19 and April 22, 2018, a total of 26 calves have ben reported from farms in Cardston, Picture Butte and Blood Tribe areas. On February 19, a rancher in the…

On the evening of April 21, 2018 High River RCMP conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 23 with a truck that had a smashed out window and had been towing a flat deck trailer through the town of High River. The trailer was found to have been reported stolen. The driver of the truck, Alfred…

Okotoks, Alberta – Charges have been sworn against the 25-year-old Cody Petrie who was involved in last week’s incident which resulted in an officer discharging their firearm. Cody Petrie (25) of Calgary has been charged with; Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Fail to comply with probation, Fail to comply with recognizance (2 counts), Possession of…