Category: RCMP Updates

  • Strathmore RCMP believe missing Alison Close is in Edmonton

    Strathmore RCMP believe missing Alison Close is in Edmonton

    Strathmore, Alberta – The RCMP in Strathmore continue to investigate 60-year-old Alison Close as a missing person.  Alison was last seen in Strathmore on July 7 however information provided to the RCMP indicates that she may now  be in Edmonton. Alison is described as: 5’2” tall Approximately 130 pounds Reddish coloured shoulder length hair. “We…

  • Okotoks RCMP Conducts High Number of Traffic Stops

    Okotoks RCMP Conducts High Number of Traffic Stops

    Okotoks, AB – Okotoks RCMP conducted a high number of traffic stops over the July 22nd-24th weekend. A male (25) and female (55) were charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, both readings were 220 mg%, almost three times the legal limit of .08 mg%. Two adult male driver’s licences were suspended for 72 hours under the…

  • Southern Alberta RCMP: Collisions

    Southern Alberta RCMP: Collisions

    RCMP Coaldale – Two Vehicle Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision At 12:18 p.m. members of the Coaldale RCMP Detachments responded to a two vehicle collision on Range Road 211 at the intersection with Township Road 84.  A four door green Buick sedan travelling northbound on Range Road 211 failed to stop at a stop sign and was…

  • Alberta RCMP and AMA Join Forces for the #RoomToWork Campaign

    Alberta RCMP and AMA Join Forces for the #RoomToWork Campaign

    Edmonton, AB – The Alberta RCMP and the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) have partnered together for the #RoomToWork campaign. The campaign’s goal is to decrease the number of motorists who speed past emergency workers and tow operators when they are at the scene of an accident. AMA Service Vehicle Operators (SVOs) and emergency responders have…

  • Drumheller RCMP Respond to Stolen Vehicle Fire

    Drumheller RCMP Respond to Stolen Vehicle Fire

    Shortly before 4:00 am on Sunday, July 24th, Drumheller RCMP responded to a complaint of erratic driving in East Coulee.  While responding, five more calls for service were received regarding driving complaints of a pickup truck within East Coulee as well as the nearby Hoodoos Campground.  The suspect vehicle was described as speeding, spinning its tires,…

  • Cochrane RCMP Investigate Robbery With a Firearm

    Cochrane RCMP Investigate Robbery With a Firearm

    Cochrane, Alberta – On July 27th, 2016, the Cochrane RCMP responded to complaint of a robbery at Gleneagles Estates, Cochrane. At about 7:25 AM on July 27th, 2016 the Cochrane RCMP were called to Gleneagles Estates Lane when the homeowner had entered his garage and found a male inside. The male had told the homeowner that…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Serious Injury Motor Vehicle Collision Highway 2

    RCMP Airdrie – Serious Injury Motor Vehicle Collision Highway 2

    July 26th, 2016 Airdrie, Alberta – On July 26th, 2016, at 2:03 PM, Airdrie Intergrated Traffic Unit, EMS and Crossfield Fire were called to a serious injury motor vehicle collision.  Reports were that a motorcycle had struck the center barrier while traveling southbound on Highway 2 near Township Road 292.  STARS air ambulance has been dispatched and…

  • Okotoks RCMP Investigate Suspicious Person

    Okotoks RCMP Investigate Suspicious Person

    Okotoks, Alberta – On July 22, 2016 Okotoks RCMP investigated a complaint of a suspicious male in his 40’s who approached two children near the playground area of Cimarron Close.  He asked the children what game they were playing and then appeared to have been frightened away after an adult approached the park with a dog. The…

  • RCMP Canmore Investigates Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 1A

    RCMP Canmore Investigates Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 1A

    On Sunday July 24, 2016 at approximately 2:30 pm, Canmore RCMP were called to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 1A near the Yamnuska Day Use area. A motorcycle travelling Westbound crossed the centre line and collided with a passenger vehicle. The motorcycle driver, A 57 year old man from Calgary, was pronounced deceased…

  • RCMP Strathmore investigates fatal motor vehicle collision in Wheatland County

    RCMP Strathmore investigates fatal motor vehicle collision in Wheatland County

    On Monday July 25th, 2016 at approximately 08:15, Strathmore RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision at Township Road 221 and Range Road 265 in Wheatland County. A Tractor Trailer unit turned in front of an east bound passenger car which then collided with the side of the Tractor Trailer.  The driver of the of…

  • Strathmore RCMP renew request for assistance in locating Alison Close

    Strathmore RCMP renew request for assistance in locating Alison Close

    Strathmore, Alberta – The RCMP investigation of a missing person, 60-year-old Alison Close, continues.  She was last seen in Strathmore on July 7. Alison is described as: 5’2” tall Approximately 130 pounds Reddish coloured shoulder length hair. “We just want to hear from Alison in order to confirm that she is safe and okay” said…

  • Brooks RCMP Investigate Theft of Gas

    Brooks RCMP Investigate Theft of Gas

      Brooks, Alberta – Brooks RCMP are investigating a theft of gas that occurred at the Safeway Gas Bar located at 550 Cassils Road West in Brooks, AB on July 13, 2016 at 0756 hours. A male suspect pumped $36.00 worth of fuel into his white 4 door car and left without paying. Police are looking for any witnesses who…

  • (E.I.A) RCMP Apprehend Man at the Edmonton International Airport  

    (E.I.A) RCMP Apprehend Man at the Edmonton International Airport  

    Leduc, Alberta – This afternoon, members of the RCMP detachment at the Edmonton International Airport apprehended a man after he had gained access to the airfield by climbing a fence. The initial report was that a lone man climbed the fence at the south west side of the airfield at approximately 1:20 P.M., and exited the area by going under…

  • Nanton RCMP join forces with Calgary Police Service High Risk Offender Program

    Nanton RCMP join forces with Calgary Police Service High Risk Offender Program

    Nanton, Alberta – On July 19, 2016, Nanton RCMP joined forces with the Calgary Police Service – High Risk Offender Program and arrested a 56-year-old Calgary man. As a result of a collaborative response, Kenneth Hornby  was arrested and charged with failing to comply with a probation order and breach of a prohibition. At the…

  • RCMP Coaldale: Residential Break and Enter – Theft of Vehicle

    RCMP Coaldale: Residential Break and Enter – Theft of Vehicle

    Coaldale, AB – On July 19, 2016 just before 5:00 p.m. the Coaldale RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter into a residence within the Town of Coaldale. The break and enter was thought to have just occurred within the past few hours.  A number of items were taken including a rifle, a significant amount of cash, personal property and…