Category: RCMP Updates

  • RCMP Okotoks ~ Missing Person Located

    RCMP Okotoks ~ Missing Person Located

    Okotoks, Alta. – On Feb. 17, 2016, Okotoks RCMP received a complaint of a missing person. A 19 year old male, Zachary Lavin, left his residence in Okotoks and did not show up for work.  He was later  reported missing by his family. An extensive search was initiated by the RCMP and Lavin’s family members.  The…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Requesting Help to Locate Missing Person

    RCMP Okotoks – Requesting Help to Locate Missing Person

    Okotoks, Alta. – on Feb. 17, 2016, Okotoks RCMP received a complaint of an overdue traveller. 19-year-old Zachary Lavin left his residence in Okotoks around 4:00 pm on Feb. 17, 2016 and was believed to be heading to work in Blackfalds, Alta. RCMP investigation revealed that Lavin did not show up for his work and…

  • RCMP Releases Update on the Implementation of the MacNeil Recommendations

    RCMP Releases Update on the Implementation of the MacNeil Recommendations

    Moncton, New Brunswick – (Last week), the RCMP released an update on the significant progress made in implementing the recommendations from the Independent Review into the Moncton tragedy that saw three RCMP officers, Cst. Doug Larche, Cst. Dave Ross and Cst. Fabrice Gevaudan, killed and two others wounded on June 4, 2014. Upon receipt of the Independent…

  • Edmonton RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit Charge Man in Seizure of 84 Horses 

    Edmonton RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit Charge Man in Seizure of 84 Horses 

      Boyle, AB – A 65 year-old Fort McMurray man is facing criminal charges stemming from a joint investigation between the RCMP and the ASPCA wherein 82 horses and two donkeys were seized from two properties where they were found to be in a distressed condition. On Wednesday, February 3, the RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit…

  • Alberta RCMP Attend Healing Circle with Poundmaker’s Lodge

    Alberta RCMP Attend Healing Circle with Poundmaker’s Lodge

      St. Albert, AB: On Wednesday, February 10th, 2016, senior members of the RCMP in central Alberta participated in a Healing Circle held in the cultural room at Poundmaker’s Lodge in St. Albert.  The event was a collaborative effort on the part of Poundmaker’s Lodge, the TD Bank and the RCMP in Alberta. It followed…

  • RCMP Reminds Albertans to drive safe this Family Day weekend

    RCMP Reminds Albertans to drive safe this Family Day weekend

      Edmonton, AB – Police expect to see an increase in increase in traffic volume on Alberta’s roads and highways over the Family Day Weekend  and are reminding all drivers that this may increase travel times. Driver frustration in the face of slower traffic flow or unexpected delays can result in motorists taking unnecessary risks…

  • RCMP Turner Valley – Icy Roads

    RCMP Turner Valley – Icy Roads

    UPDATE: Road open and sanded Extremely icy road and foggy  conditions on Highway 22 in the Priddis area Turner Valley RCMP are advising the public that due to icy road and foggy conditions travel is slowed in this area from Highway 22x/22 Junction and Highway 762.  There have been several collisions.  

  • RCMP High River – Robbery at Co-op Liquor

    RCMP High River – Robbery at Co-op Liquor

    High River, Alberta – On February 11, 2016 at approximately 8:40 p.m., a lone male entered the Co-op Liquor Store located near the corner of 12th Avenue and 1st Street.  The male demanded money from the clerk while he kept one hand hidden inside the front of his jacket.  No weapon was produced or threatened and the male left the store…

  • RCMP Warns of Tax Scammers

    RCMP Warns of Tax Scammers

      The news release below was issued today from RCMP Headquarters in Ottawa. The Alberta RCMP continues to receive reports of Albertans being targeted by this scam and would appreciate the media’s help in raising public awareness on this issue in communities throughout the province. Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by this scam or…

  • Alberta RCMP seek public’s assistance in locating home invasion suspect

    Alberta RCMP seek public’s assistance in locating home invasion suspect

      Calgary, AB –  The RCMP is asking the public’s assistance in locating Michael Andres Salvador, age 24, who is the subject of an arrest warrant stemming from a home invasion that occurred in Cranbrook, B.C. on February 4th 2016. Police have reason to believe Mr. Salvador is now in the Calgary area. Described as: NAME:…

  • RCMP Strathmore -Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Collision

    RCMP Strathmore -Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Collision

    On February 9, 2016 at approximately 15:38 Hrs. Strathmore RCMP, along with the Strathmore Fire Department, Wheatland County EMS, Strathmore Town Peace Officers, and STARS responded to a Motor Vehicle Collision involving a pedestrian at the corner of Thomas Drive and Brent Blvd., Strathmore, Alberta. RCMP investigation has determined that a 13 year old male…

  • RCMP High River – Armed Robbery

    RCMP High River – Armed Robbery

    High River, Alberta –   On February 8th, 2016, at approximately 9:53 pm, High River RCMP responded to a complaint of an Armed Robbery at the 7-11 convenience store in High River. A younger male attended the 7-11 brandishing a knife, and stated “money” to the cashier. A bystander in the store shoved the male into the…

  • RCMP Pincher Creek – Break and Enter- Theft of saddles

    RCMP Pincher Creek – Break and Enter- Theft of saddles

    On Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, an unknown vehicle entered a rural property east of Pincher Creek and entered the unlocked barn located on the property. The suspect (or suspects) stole several items, including a custom made John Visser Slik Fork Saddle, three custom Dave Elliot bits, custom reins and headstalls, and other custom leather pieces.…

  • RCMP Southern Alberta Weekend Reports

    RCMP Southern Alberta Weekend Reports

    Bashaw RCMP Solve Multi Break and Enter Investigations Bashaw, Alta. – Two suspects have been identified and charged in relation to a break in at a rural property near Bashaw.   45-year-old Jason Martin has been charged with 23 Criminal Code charges including; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Break and Enter and Commit Theft, Unauthorized Possession…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Thefts

    RCMP Airdrie – Thefts

    Break and Enter at Crossfield ESSO Airdrie, Alberta – On January 30th, 2016, at 3:48 a.m., the Airdrie RCMP responded to a Break and Enter at the ESSO located in Crossfield, Alberta. It appears that several male suspects gained entry into the business by damaging an exterior door. Once inside, they attempted to gain access into an ATM, however they were…