Category: RCMP Updates

Cochrane, AB –  The Cochrane RCMP would like to remind homeowners to take steps to secure their residences and to make them look ‘lived in’ when left unoccupied for long periods of time.  If you’re going to leave your residence for an extended period of time,  make sure you’ve made arrangements for someone to take care of your…

Gleichen RCMP – LOCATED – Missing female Gleichen, Alberta –  Ashley Ironshirt has been located. ******************************************************************* Gleichen, Alberta – Gleichen RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Ashley Ironshirt. Ashley was last seen on March 7, 2018 at her residence in Siksika Nation. There is a general concern for her well-being and RCMP would like…

**UPDATE** Strathmore, Alberta – On March 11, David Burchill was taken into custody of Strathmore RCMP on his outstanding warrants. Strathmore RCMP and the Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Team would like to thank the public and media for assistance received. *************************************************************************************************************** Strathmore, Alberta –  The Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Team (SACRT) is asking for the public’s assistance…

Bragg Creek, AB – As a result of the RCMP investigation, Marshall Rath (19) of Bragg Creek has been charged with one count of Aggravated Assault and with one count of being in possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.  Rath’s next court appearance is scheduled for March 13, 2018 in Cochrane Court. BACKGROUND March 9,…

Edmonton, Alta. — Police officers are firsthand witnesses to the consequences of vehicle collisions. This month, Alberta RCMP would like to remind motorists that the simple act of buckling up will drastically increase your chances of surviving a collision. Last year, 1 in 3 fatal collisions in RCMP jurisdiction included at least one person not using…

Oakbank RCMP make arrest in multiple sexual assaults On February 27, 2018, Ivan Valintine Cesnik, 57, was arrested by RCMP in Calgary, Alberta and transported to Winnipeg to face charges related to multiple sexual assaults committed on girls as young as seven. On January 22, 2018, Oakbank RCMP received a report regarding a historical sexual…

UPDATE Cochrane, AB – At this time the Cochrane RCMP will be turning over their investigation to the Calgary Police Service as its been determined that the threats have originated from Calgary.  The RCMP want to reassure the public that there are no threats to any Cochrane locations. An update will be sent if any new information…

Edmonton, Alta. – Oon March 1, 2018 at MacEwan University, Alberta RCMP and the Edmonton Police Service partnered at the March Fraud Prevention Month campaign kick-off event. For four weeks the Alberta RCMP will join their partners, the Edmonton Police Service, the Calgary Police Service, Service Alberta, the Canada Revenue Agency, Competition Bureau, Interac and Better…

On March 2, 2018, at approximately 1:50 pm, High River RCMP responded to an assault that occurred on Hwy 543. The victim had been travelling on Hwy 543 when he became involved in a minor two vehicle collision which resulted in the male driver of the second vehicle getting out and assaulting the victim. The suspect then…

Calgary, Alberta – The Alberta RCMP has made an arrest and laid charges against an adult male accused of uttering threats towards former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and members of the Lethbridge Police Service. On February 17, 2018, Alberta RCMP received information from Calgary Police Service that online threats had been made…

Okotoks, Alberta – On February 24, 2018 at approximately 5:30 am, the Okotoks RCMP responded to a complaint of shots fired at a rural residence and within minutes members were on scene. The owner of the residence encountered two individuals rummaging through his vehicle(s). During the confrontation with the individuals, there were an unknown number…

Cochrane, AB – The Cochrane RCMP were kept busy over the past weekend with thefts of vehicles and recovering stolen vehicles.   The relationship between the RCMP and citizens is a partnership.  Citizens are the eyes and ears of the community and by reporting suspicious activity when it is observed is extremely important.  Most of the reports of suspicious…

Edmonton, Alberta – Today, Deputy Commissioner Todd Shean, Commanding Officer, Alberta RCMP and Mr. Trevor Tychkowsky, President of the Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association signed a memorandum of understanding which outlines the roles each organization will play in keeping rural communities safe throughout the province. Rural Crime Watch is a community-led program supported by the…