Category: RCMP Updates

  • RCMP Okotoks: Charges Laid in Relation to Fatal Collision in May

    RCMP Okotoks: Charges Laid in Relation to Fatal Collision in May

    Okotoks, Alberta – RCMP have laid charges with respect to a Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision that occurred on Highway 2A just North of Okotoks on May 6, 2017.

  • Foothills Search & Rescue Join In Search for Missing Person

    Foothills Search & Rescue Join In Search for Missing Person

    On September 12th and September 16th, 2017 the Cochrane RCMP, as well as Search and Rescue teams from Cochrane, Calgary, Foothills, Didsbury and Badlands, conducted searches in the Morley area for Sara Coates. Over 50 Volunteers with the search and rescue teams contributed 644 working hours conducting the search.

  • Okotoks RCMP ~ Theft of Vehicles in MD

    Okotoks RCMP ~ Theft of Vehicles in MD

    Okotoks RCMP investigating the theft of six vehicles from rural area northeast of Okotoks. Five have been recovered. Description of suspects is included in the article.

  • Strathmore RCMP – Attempted Child Abduction Unfounded

    Strathmore RCMP – Attempted Child Abduction Unfounded

    Strathmore, Alta. – Strathmore RCMP would like to address community safety concerns in the wake of a recent social media post about an attempted Child Abduction. Strathmore RCMP began an investigation on September 7, 2017 when they received information about an attempted child abduction in the town of Strathmore.  The incident has been thoroughly investigated and has since been…

  • RCMP Okotoks and Oyen: Stolen Property and Grass Fire

    RCMP Okotoks and Oyen: Stolen Property and Grass Fire

    Okotoks RCMP recovers stolen property Okotoks-AB, On August 24th, 2017, Okotoks RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle & persons parked just outside of Nature’s Hideaway Campground. A male was heard walking near a camp trailer & wouldn’t respond when challenged by a camper. Okotoks RCMP responded to the area. The on scene investigation resulted in…

  • RCMP Strathmore: Attempted Abduction and Fraud

    RCMP Strathmore: Attempted Abduction and Fraud

    Strathmore RCMP – Strathmore Area Woman Facing 317 Fraud Charges Strathmore, Alta. – Strathmore RCMP have charged a 42-year-old Wheatland County woman with 317 fraud-related offences. Strathmore RCMP began their investigations when multiple citizens came forward to say that they were the victims of fraud. Jane Moore had befriended the victims, and convinced them that she…

  • Alberta RCMP Wraps up Summer with Safety Reminders

    Alberta RCMP Wraps up Summer with Safety Reminders

    Edmonton, Alta. – With shorter days and cooler temperatures, it is evident that summer time is winding down. The Alberta RCMP is taking a look back on what has proven to be a difficult summer across the province. From May to July 2017, police reported a significant number of injuries and deaths on roads, rivers…

  • RCMP Strathmore: Drug Trafficking and Armed Robbery Charges

    RCMP Strathmore: Drug Trafficking and Armed Robbery Charges

    Strathmore RCMP – Woman Charged With Possession for the purpose of Trafficking Cocaine RCMP in Strathmore have charged a 39-year old female with drug offences, after responding to a call involving property damage from a firearm. On Sunday, April 3, 2017 at 8:15 p.m., Strathmore RCMP received a complaint of property damage at a local motel, where it appeared…

  • RCMP Southern Alberta: Airdrie Insulin Pump Theft and High River Grocery Theft

    RCMP Southern Alberta: Airdrie Insulin Pump Theft and High River Grocery Theft

    Airdrie RCMP Charges Man for Theft of Child’s Insulin Pump Calgary, Alberta– On March 11, 2017, just after midnight, an off duty Calgary Police Service member recognized who he believed to be the suspect involved in the insulin pump theft at the Stew Hendry Arena in NE, Calgary. The suspect was also linked to thefts…

  • Cpl. Cumming’s Watch Recognises Police Officers for Their Efforts in Removing Impaired Drivers from Alberta’s Roadways

    Cpl. Cumming’s Watch Recognises Police Officers for Their Efforts in Removing Impaired Drivers from Alberta’s Roadways

    Edmonton, Alta. – Cpl. Cumming’s Watch is a collaborative effort between Alberta RCMP, MADD Canada and Alberta Transportation to support police efforts in the detection and apprehension of impaired drivers on Alberta roadways. The program is named in honour of Cpl. Graeme Cumming, a member of the RCMP who was killed on duty by an…

  • Alberta RCMP Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up for Every Ride

    Alberta RCMP Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up for Every Ride

    Edmonton, Alta. – According to Alberta Transportation, 95.1% of Albertans were using seatbelts in 2011 (Alberta Transportation 2012). However, there continues to be a number of drivers that either avoid compliance altogether or are inconsistent in their use of occupant restraints. This March, the Alberta RCMP reminds drivers and passengers that seatbelts and child safety…

  • Alberta RCMP Kicks off Fraud Prevention Month

    Alberta RCMP Kicks off Fraud Prevention Month

    Edmonton, Alta. – March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. This month, the Alberta RCMP will be raising awareness about various scams and fraud to help prevent you and your loved ones from becoming victims. On March 18, 2017, the Alberta RCMP along with 12 other organizations, will participate in a fraud prevention information fair…

  • RCMP High River c/o Hit and Run Collision

    RCMP High River c/o Hit and Run Collision

    High River, Alberta – At approximately 7:30 am on Wednesday March 1, 2016 a vehicle was involved in a hit and run in the Town of High River. The collision took place on 7 Ave SE near the intersection of 18 St SE where a unidentified vehicle collided head on with a truck that was parked in the westbound parking…

  • Okotoks RCMP Warning of Razor Found in Halloween Candy

    Okotoks RCMP Warning of Razor Found in Halloween Candy

    Okotoks, Alberta –  Okotoks RCMP are warning parents to check their children’s Halloween candy after receiving a report of a parent finding a razor blade in their child’s candy. The blade was discovered after the child dumped his candy into a bowl and it is believed to have been loose in his trick-or-treat bag. The complainant…

  • Highway 22 Closed Between Highways 533 and 520

    Highway 22 Closed Between Highways 533 and 520

    RCMP have advised that a section of Highway 22 was closed at approximately 1:00pm today due to a motor vehicle collision. The affected portion spans Highway 22 between the intersections of Highways 533 and 520. Detours are available to travellers along Highway 520 (towards Claresholm) and Highway 533 (towards Nanton). RCMP are currently on scene…