Category: RCMP Updates

  • Statement from the father of Amber Lucius

    Statement from the father of Amber Lucius

    I am devastated by the tragic loss of my innocent, sweet and lovely daughter. My heart is broken. The time I had with Amber was cut short but the time I had with her will always be the most special time of my life. Amber’s death comes as a terrible shock to all those who…

  • “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    Edmonton, Alberta — Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for women interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offers meaningful work, vast opportunities and the chance to serve in communities across Canada where you can make a real difference in people’s lives.…

  • RCMP Jasper – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 16

    Today, September 4, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Jasper RCMP responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision approximately 5 km West of Jasper on highway 16. Jasper Fire and Emergency Services also attended the scene. As a result of further investigation it was determined that a Hyundai Elentra, driven by a 61 year old female (the…

  • Drive drunk, drive stoned, get caught: Alberta RCMP out in full force on Friday

    Edmonton, Alberta – On Friday, September 5th, RCMP officers across Alberta will step up enforcement efforts in support of the RCMP’s National Impaired Driving Strategy, aimed at increasing awareness of the dangers and social impact of a crime results in more injury and death across Canada than any other. In recognition of that reality, the…

  • Sundre – Alberta RCMP continue to investigate death of child

    Calgary, Alberta – Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit South continue to investigate the death of a nine-year-old girl found deceased in a vehicle on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Medical Examiner’s Office has positively confirmed the identity of the victim as Amber Lucius. Amber’s family have consented to release of her name and ask that the…

  • RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    With the earlier darkness setting in, change of weather and wildlife movement there are a number of drivers striking wildlife while on Alberta roads. Motorists need to be aware of the safety issues. Slow down when visibility is diminished such as darkness. If you come to strike an animal take the appropriate actions to have…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate two missing girls – Bruder and Eaton

    Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Alexis Bruder and 15 year old Hunter Mikayla Eaton, who were reported missing shortly after 9:30 pm on September 3. Police checks downtown and at locations where youth often spend time have not located them so far. Bruder is originally from Pincher…

  • Alberta RCMP, Lethbridge – Fatality Collision on Hwy 4 south of Lethbridge

    On September 3, 2014 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Lethbridge RCMP along with RCMP Collision Analyst, RCMP Police Dog Service, EMS and Fire services attended a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 4. A pickup truck driven by a 19 year old male driver had lost control, the truck rolled and the driver was ejected from the…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Highway 2 Rollover – Highway re-opened

    Okotoks RCMP advising the north bound lanes of Highway 2 are now reopened. No update on injuries. Accident investigation is continuing. Related story: https://gatewaygazette.ca/okotoks-rcmp-highway-2-northbound-closed/

  • Okotoks RCMP – Highway #2 Northbound Closed

    Okotoks RCMP – Highway #2 Northbound Closed

    Okotoks RCMP, FIRE and EMS responded to a rollover motor vehicle collision on Highway 2 and 306 at 3:45.  A north bound semi rolled blocking the north bound lanes.  North bound vehicles unaware of the rollover approached the scene and attempted to avoid the rolled vehicle and collided going into the ditch. A total 3 vehicles…

  • Southern Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit statistics

    Southern Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit Statistics include primary highway enforcement over the September long weekend, Friday August 29 thru Monday September 1st. These statistics do not reflect any local detachment enforcement or initiatives. 24 hour suspensions 1 CDSA Drug charges 3 Liquor violations 4 Distracted Driving charges 11 Seat belt violations 17 Speeding 1470 Careless…

  • Kananaskis Country experiences a rash of Theft from Motor Vehicles

    Kananaskis, Alberta – The Kananaskis RCMP have been investigating a large number of reports of theft from motor vehicles at the trail heads in Kananaskis Country. The culprits are targeting vehicles that are parked over night. The windows are being smashed out and the vehicles contents are gone through. Hardest hit areas have been Elbow…

  • RCMP Red Deer – Fake gold scam returns to Red Deer

    On September 1, RCMP received a report of a man and woman trying to sell gold jewellery from a vehicle in the south end of Red Deer on 50 Avenue. The man and woman were described as possibly East Indian, and were driving a silver Chrysler car with an Ontario plate. They were last seen…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Motor Vehicle Collision with Pedestrian

    On Friday, August 29, 2014 approx. 1200, a female attended the RCMP in Okotoks to advise she was the driver of a vehicle who had been in a collision with a pedestrian at Cimarron Blvd and Southridge Drive in Okotoks. The vehicle hit the pedestrian who stumbled and suffered minor injuries to her knee. The…

  • RCMP High River – Break, Enter and attempted Theft

    On Tuesday September 2, 2014 at 1140 AM, The High River RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter, which had just occurred in the north-west portion of the community. The owner was home at the time and she heard a loud bang coming from the detached garage. When she went outside to check…