RCMP Southern Alberta – Charges Laid and Mischief to Bridge


High River – Update:  Charges Laid

Further to previous media release dated 2016-11-01 please be advised Criminal and Provincial charges in relation to the investigation noted were sworn on 2016-11-03.

Charges have been laid against 41 year old Michael LOGOZZO of Calgary, Alberta.  The accused is set to appear in Fort Macleod Provincial Court on December 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

Previous Release: High River ITU Charges Male For 20 Counts of Possession of Stolen Property

Nanton, Alberta  –  On November 1, 2016, at 7 a.m.,  a vehicle stop was conducted by members of the High River Integrated Traffic Unit for Provincial offences.  Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of a lone male for possession of a stolen vehicle and substances listed within the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

As a result of further investigation, a 41 year old male from Calgary is facing 20 Criminal Code charges of Possession of Stolen Property, one charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance,  and 23 Provincial offence violations.  Many of these offences involved altering and producing invalid license plates from stolen license plates.

The name of the accused is not being released until such time as the charges have been sworn.  The accused is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in Fort Macleod on December 7, 2016.

RCMP Banff Investigates Mischief to Pedestrian Bridge

img_1180-banff-bridgeOn October 26th, 2016, Banff RCMP received a complaint of Mischief to the Pedestrian Bridge in the Town of Banff. The Mischief is believed to have occurred sometime in the early morning hours on October 26th, 2016. It’s believed that the damage was caused by the use of an unknown tool to pry at the hand rail and damage the lighting system. The damage is estimated at over $30,000.

Investigators ask that anyone with information regarding this crime or the identity of those responsible contact Banff RCMP at 403.762.2226.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.  If the information leads to an arrest, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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