Category: RCMP Updates

  • Okotoks RCMP Officers seek Arson suspect

      OKOTOKS, Alberta – On May 8, 2014 RCMP Okotoks was called to assist Okotoks Fire Department with a fire at 35 Riverside Drive. The ensuing fire damage has since displaced three neighbouring local businesses and the fire remains under investigation. Video of the fire was captured by the security system and depicts an adult male…

  • RCMP look for Lloyd Hall on Canada-wide warrant

    Red Deer RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate 49 year old Lloyd James Hall, who is wanted on a number of warrants. Hall has been unlawfully at large since June 14, 2014 and RCMP believe he is in central Alberta. Hall’s warrants pertain to thefts of vehicles in Drayton Valley and Edson, being unlawfully…

  • RCMP Turner Valley – Home Invasion – Suspect in Custody

    In the early morning hours of Wednesday May 20th, 2015 in the town of Black Diamond, a home was entered and a 21 year old male pointed a firearm at the homeowner demanding money. Tanner Dallas RUSSELL, (21 yrs old) was arrested and charged with: – Break & Enter, commit – Assault with Intent to…

  • RCMP Red Deer – Priority Crimes Task Force Executes Rural Search Warrant

      At approximately noon on May 19, the Priority Crimes Task Force executed a search warrant on a rural property in the area of Range Road 284 and Township Road 374. The search warrant came after a targeted task force investigation related to stolen vehicles and other stolen property. Task force members from Red Deer…

  • Career Presentation for people from visible minority groups

    Career Presentation for people from visible minority groups

    We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP! (Calgary, Alberta – May 20, 2015) – Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for men and women from visible minority groups interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police offers an exceptional career, letting you make a real…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Highway 22 closure

    Please be advised Highway 22 north and southbound is currently closed from Highway 1 to Highway 8 due to a motor vehicle collision.   Please use alternate routes at this time.

  • RCMP & Alberta Traffic Sheriffs – Reporting on May Long Weekend & Canada Road Safety Week

      Edmonton  – As part of promoting traffic safety for the May Long Weekend and Canada Road Safety Week, Alberta’s Integrated Traffic Units (ITU’s) consisting of RCMP Traffic Services members and Alberta Traffic Sheriffs, focused their weekend efforts on reducing impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding and getting people to buckle up.  Research and officer experience…

  • RCMP Fox Creek – Local Hero saves 8 from Iosegun Lake

    RCMP Fox Creek – Local Hero saves 8 from Iosegun Lake

    Iosegun Lake, 8kms NE of Fox Creek, Alberta On Sunday May 17 at 4:30pm, a local Fox Creek businessman & volunteer firefighter was just packing up his truck and boat and heading home from Iosegun Lake, when he was waved down. RCMP had been advised of a frantic 911 call of capsized boat somewhere on Iosegun…

  • RCMP Canmore – Fraud and Collision Investigations

      RCMP Canmore Investigates Fraud – Charges Laid A six month long fraud investigation has resulted in several charges being laid against a 49 year old Canmore resident.  James Russell NEILSON has been charged with 3 counts of fraud over $5000, 1 count of theft over $5000 and 1 count of laundering the proceeds of…

  • RCMP Nanton: Break and Enter at Nanton Golf Club

    Nanton, Alberta – On Sunday, May 3rd, at approximately 11:15 pm, Nanton RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Nanton Golf Club.  An unknown person(s) gained entry to the Pro Shop at the Club.  Once inside, a large number of new golf clubs were taken, including drivers, irons and putters. These clubs could be sold…

  • RCMP reminds Albertans that RCMP and Alberta Sheriffs are working the long weekend

      Edmonton, AB – The RCMP is reminding Albertans that although many people have the upcoming long weekend off work,  RCMP officers will be out in full force throughout the province to help ensure the Victoria Day celebrations are safe for everyone.  The RCMP expects to see an increase in traffic volume and the number…

  • RCMP Canmore Conducts Search; Drugs Seized

      On the evening of May 9th, 2015, Canmore RCMP, with the assistance of the Kananaskis RCMP, executed a search warrant that had been granted by a justice on a residence in Canmore. The search uncovered cocaine, fentanyl pills, cash and other evidence indicative of drug trafficking.  Two males and a female were located in…

  • ASIRT Investigation Results in Charges Against RCMP 

      Edmonton, Alberta– Constable Stephen Hudson of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment now faces numerous criminal charges related to off-duty firearms offences. The charges are the result of an Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) investigation. On April 22, 2015, the RCMP became aware of an allegation of firearms offences and immediately contacted the provincial…

  • RCMP Southern Alberta – Human Remains Found and Fatal Motorcycle Accident

    RCMP Investigate Found Human Remains East of Airdrie Airdrie, Alberta – On May 4th, 2015, shortly before 4 p.m., the Airdrie RCMP was advised that a work crew in a remote rural location east of Airdrie had found human remains. The RCMP is on scene and police have secured the immediate area. The body will…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision vs Cyclist

    On Monday, May 4th 2015 at approximately 4:00 pm RCMP, Emergency Service, Fire and STARS responded to a collision between an cyclist and motor vehicle on Highway 7. The collision occurred one kilometer east of Okotoks. The cyclist had been east bound when struck from behind by an east bound vehicle. The cyclist Derek Kryevnchuk,…