29 December 2018

Athabasca ATM Theft

Athabasca RCMP seek assistance in break and enter and ATM theft

Athabasca, Alta. - On December 24, 2018 at approximately 5:40 a.m. Athabasca RCMP responded to a break and enter and theft of an ATM at Neighbour’s Pub.

Upon arrival, RCMP discovered the front doors of the pub had been damaged, and the ATM inside had been stolen. Video surveillance on the premises showed two masked individuals in a Grey GMC quad cab pickup breaking in and removing the ATM with a cable hooked to the truck.




If you have information about this occurrence, please contact the Athabasca RCMP Detachment at 780-675-5122 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

25 December 2018




                                 A Very Merry Christmas to You All...


So, here we are near the end of 2018 and Christmas Day, as l am sitting here writing to you about what we have accomplished this year, WOW, we were busy but had fun and connecting with all of you. The Events, Parades, Seminars, Workshops, Meetings, we have been attending to educate, get the word out, and if you seen the video, criminals have NO boundaries on where they hit. 

I would like to say Thank you to our New partner McDonald's, l had a meeting with the Communications Relations Rep and we had a great meet, so thank you Christine. My board have been working hard as well to connect with there members, to educate, network, communicate on any issues, concerns which we discuss and try to resolve them. If also put it out there if you need any signs replaced, we have lots of the Post signs and square ones to put in your window or else where.

For our Fan-outs, my Vice President and myself sat down with the Sgt in Morinville, to discuss a communication problem, as our members were concerned and asked why they were not receiving any posts, so we fixed that issue. We now have a New Liaison, CST. Carter Boytinck, l have met him and he is very in tune with what is happening with property crime. So the  Invitation is always open for everyone join us at the meetings, which are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at the Morinville Provincial Building, we would love to hear and share your concerns, issues or just like to see what it is all about. We had Jennifer Kee from the "K" Division RCMP at our last meeting,  she brought us a Presentation on the Crime Reduction Strategy, the mission that the RCMP have been facing and tackling since the 1st Town Hall Meeting in Sturgeon County ( River stone, Pinnacle Ridge). From January 2017 to October 2018 she showed the percentage of major crimes in Sturgeon County  in that year,  Serious Crimes=   488 occurrences =19%   Property Crime=  2130 occurrences = 81% , this is just a small part of the presentation, she also discussed on the New crime mapping, is a great innovative tool, which we have on our website now and l hope you had a chance to check it out. I have recently became a board member with the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association, here l will be able to bring more information, skills, tools to apply with my board, and be able to connect with other groups and help them build on this skill and knowledge, together we can be that strong deterrent towards crime and have that safe community again.

I have your back and l will do everything l can to get you the information, answers and the tools in how to prevent the property theft's vehicle break ins. Show the strength that we had enough and be that COMMUNITY where people will feel safe and would come to live. So together for a safer tomorrow, inspiring voices for changes in community safety, we can do this!!!!
I have said every time please REPORT IT, the RCMP need us to help and with the extra ears and eyes out there, we can show how STRONG we are as Crime Prevention IS Everyone Responsibility!!!!

So let me say have A Very Merry Christmas and A Safe New Year to all of my board members, and my members, l hope to see you at our meetings if you can and lets talk. Thank you all for what you do volunteering your time, l really appreciate it, l look forward on what 2019 is going to bring, this will be exciting and fun....

President
Bonny Swart-Attwood


22 December 2018

Sturgeon County Break and Enter

Between the evening of December 15th and the Morinville of December 16th 2018 a rural residence under construction was broken into and several pieces of construction equipment and materials were stolen.
Fortunately no damage was done to the building.  
The residence is located on Range Road 241 near Highway 651 in Sturgeon County, Alberta.
At this time there are no suspect/s or any known vehicles involved in the crime.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4550 or your local police.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

8 December 2018

Break and Enter at Rural Residence

Morinville RCMP – Break and Enter Rural Residence
On December 7, 2018 at approximately 09:02hrs Morinville RCMP responded to an alarm to a rural residence South of Riviere Qui Barre near Highway 44 and Township road 552. Entry was made to the rear of the residence and various household items and electronics were stolen. A machete was left at the scene.
If you have information about this incident, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520 or your local police.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

File: 20181812810

Morinville RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing youth

Morinville RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing youth
Bon Accord, Alberta – Morinville RCMP are seeking the assistance of the public in locating Erik RHINE (15) who was last seen on December. 06, 2018 at approximately 8:30 p.m near Bon Accord, Alberta. It is believed Erik may be in the Town of Gibbons or the City of Edmonton.
Erik is described as:
·         Caucasian
·         5’5”
·         130 lbs
·         Blonde hair
·         Brown eyes
·         Last known to be wearing jeans, a ball cap, winter coat.  He also has a dark backpack with him and a small blanket
The RCMP would like to check on the wellbeing of Erik and is asking if anyone knows of her whereabouts or has seen her to please contact the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520.

6 December 2018

Morinville RCMP’s traffic safety focus for the month of December is Impaired Driving.

Morinville RCMP’s traffic safety focus for the month of December is Impaired Driving.

In December Morinville RCMP and its law enforcement partners will focusing it’s attention on impaired driving.

Unfortunately, impaired driving is still very prevalent in our communities. Over a 10 year period in Alberta, 934 people were killed as a result of alcohol or drug impaired driving. There are alternatives to impaired driving, especially during the upcoming holiday season. Plan ahead – use a rideshare, call a cab, have a sober designated driver, or get a friend or family member to take you home.

Impaired driving facts:
On average, 6,837 people were convicted of impaired driving in Alberta each year over the last five years.
Over a 10-year period, from 2007 to 2016, 934 people died in Alberta as a result of alcohol- or drug-impaired driving, and more than 14,000 people were injured.
Mixing alcohol and drugs such as cannabis results in significantly increased impairment. In 2014 in Alberta, 19.1 per cent of fatally injured drivers tested positive in lab tests for both alcohol and drugs.
The number of fatally injured drivers in Canada that test positive for drugs each year is collected and reported in the Traffic Injury Research Foundation’s (TIRF) National Fatality Database. In 2014, for example, 81.9% of fatally injured drivers were tested for drugs; among those tested, 42.4% were positive for drugs (Brown et al. 2017).
Among these fatally injured drivers who were positive for drugs, 44.7% tested positive for cannabis; 41.2% for CNS depressants; 24.9% for CNS stimulants; and 24.0% for narcotic analgesics.
In comparison, 87.7% of fatally injured drivers were tested for alcohol in 2014; among those tested, 28.5% tested positive for alcohol.
Therefore, more fatally injured drivers tested positive for drugs than for alcohol in 2014. (Source: Traffic Injury Research Foundation)

If you spot an impaired driver please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520 or call 911 immediately.

Suspicious Activity in Upper Manner Estates

Morinville RCMP – Suspicious Activity Upper Manner Estates
On December 4, 2018 at approximately 1652hrs Morinville RCMP responded to a complaint of suspicious activity in the Manner Estates Upper (54418 and RR251).  The complainant reported that sometime over the past 5 hours an unknown person left fresh footprints in the snow around the property and appeared to have looked in some of the windows of the residence.  No suspects or witnesses have been identified.  No break and enter occurred, and nothing seems to be missing from the property.  RCMP are asking residents to be on the lookout for suspicious persons and vehicles in the area.
If you have information about this incident, please call the 
Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4550 or your local police.  
If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

File: 20181800420

2 December 2018

Protective Services - Cannabis Legalization information meeting at Namao

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From Protective Services:
Earlier this year we connected with residents to talk about Cannabis Legalization through two drop-in sessions and an online survey to gather feedback about consumption, production and distribution, and retail sales. Based on the feedback that was received, we would like to share the proposed approach to manage the legalization of Cannabis.

An information session is scheduled for December 4 at Namao Hall from 6 to 8 p.m.

Community Leaders and Residents will have the option to learn more about each area - consumption, production and distribution, and retail sales.
Staff from Protective Services, Community Services, Economic Development, and Current Planning and Development Services will be on-site to discuss the following:
  • Proposed LUB amendments related to the location and regulation of cannabis production and distribution facilities, as well as cannabis retail sales
  • Public Consumption, Enforcement; and
  • Related business opportunities

Public Consumption may be more of a concern for residents particularly as volunteers are preparing their outdoor skating rinks.
Snacks will be served.

Conservative Rural Crime task force report

The CPC Rural Crime task force conducted town halls across the province, talking to thousands of Albertans. Their final report is attached here.

14 November 2018

Positions Available with SRCWA



Good Morning Everyone,


                I am posting some positions that are open to fill on the board, and hoping that someone will help, Yes, it is a Volunteer Position. SRCWA is a amazing Association, plus it's working together that makes us a active and strong group.

The Positions:

Treasurer

Zone 6   Alcomdale/Mearns  Rural Areas 

Zone 7   Rural area outside of Legal 

Zone 15  Morinville 
We have 2 Zone for Morinville, so it is split in half to share and stay engaged with the community.


Everyone states that this is for Posting Crime, well l am posting Position and asking for help, we are a great group, we do our best too get the information out there but we are in need of you to hopefully sit with us and share your concerns, issues,  and hope that you have some time that you can volunteer, this would greatly appreciated.  

The description of these position are attend the monthly meetings which are every Second Tuesday of the month.

Connecting with your members in the Zone, and bring a report (written) of any concerns, changes, issues to discuss at the meeting. 

Treasurer, bring written updated budget, on the expense's, along with balance of the budget.

I can be contacted by our email if you have any questions sturgeonrcwa@gmail.com  l have faith that we will have someone to help and if you can make a couple of meetings, l am OK with that too.

Thank you, for your time to read this and giving us the chance to show that the rewards on being part of this group you will enjoy.

Thank you 
Bonny Swart
President

2 November 2018

Break and Enter

The area of Range Road 262 and TWP RD 571 in Sturgeon County has been a target of Break and Enter quite a few times. Nothing stolen but damage to property and entry to business gained in the past. If you are aware of any information relating to suspicious activity in this area please let the Morinville RCMP know at 780-939-4520 or call your local police detachment.  

If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS. 


31 October 2018

Boyle RCMP - Looking to return lost-found property

Boyle RCMP - Looking to return lost-found property
Boyle, Alberta – On October 14, 2018, Boyle RCMP recovered several items from a stolen truck that had been recovered and are looking to return the items to their owners. Please read through the following list of items:
  • "Atlas Tire desperado" Tire on a Steel Rim. LT285/75R16.
  • "Bridgestone M773II" Tire on a steel rim. LT265/75R16.
  • 2 Tree Stands
  • 2 Hunting Blinds - Camoflauge in colour.
  • Dodge Ram Key Fob
  • "Command Ops Browning" Trail Camera. Serial number 43100955101604.
  • 1 Rifle Cartridge. 300 win mag.
  • 1 Shotgun Shell. Winchester 12 gauge.
  • Steel chain.
  • Amber rotating vehicle light.
  • 4 metal tree stands. Black and red straps attached.
  • CHUB Burglar Alarm Security system (Model 4591) and transmitter (Model 4592).
  •  Ustart Car battery. Product number AX65-850. 850 Amps.
  • 4 red jerry cans.
  • Plastic bin with a wrench, lysol wipes, tape, gloves, straps, and assorted other items.
If you believe one or more of these items belong to you or someone else, contact Boyle RCMP at 780-689-4081 to arrange for it to be returned. 

Boyle RCMP looking for owner of property

Boyle RCMP - Looking to return lost-found property
Boyle, Alberta – On December 13, 2017, Boyle RCMP recovered several items from a stolen vehicle that had been recovered on Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement and are looking to return the items to their owners. All efforts to locate the owners have been unsuccessful so far. Please read through the following list of items:
    • 1 20L red jerry can
    • 1 aluminum tool box with assorted tools
    • 1 tan tackle box - empty
    • 1 receipt for 61.89, great canadian liquor company - LLB
    • 1 green spade
    • 1 shovel, wooden handle, rusty
    • 1 red tool box, assorted tools inside
    • 1 Chainsaw, jonsereds, serial #334782 with saw cover, red, chain and blade
    • 1 silver 7 1/4 power saw, Viking Eaton
    • 1 black battery charger, "allanson omni", 6 amp, serial number 1142-270, model #612b66-1
    • 1 green electric drill, 3/8 inch
    • 1 chain with fence puller attached (red)
    • 1 bag of circular saw blades (6 blades)
    • 1 wooden handled claw hammer
    • 1 wooden handled axe
    • 1 tan "black and decker" 5 1/2 inch circular saw, serial number 7300-04, Type 1
    • 1 black handled pry bar
    • 1 blue extension electrical cord
    • 1 5" bench grinder, serial #B9436, model 55-3502-8, "canadian tire corp. ltd"
If you believe one or more of these items belong to you or someone else, contact Boyle RCMP at 780-689-4081 to arrange for it to be returned. 

20 October 2018

Boyle RCMP - Looking to locate stolen truck

Boyle, Alberta – On October 19, 2018, Boyle RCMP were advised of a vehicle theft that occurred at a property near Amisk Lake in the County of Athabasca. An truck was stolen from the property owner and has not yet been located. No suspects have been identified at this time.
Boyle RCMP is requesting the public's assistance to review the attached photograph of the victim's vehicle and call police if you see it. If you have any information in regards to this incident, please call the Boyle RCMP Detachment at 780-689-4081


Boyle RCMP - Looking to Identify Suspects in ATV theft

Boyle RCMP - Looking to Identify Suspects in ATV theft
Boyle, Alberta – On September 28, 2018, Boyle RCMP were advised of a Break-in that occurred at a property near North Buck Lake in the County of Athabasca. An ATV was stolen during this break-in and subsequently recovered on a later date. The suspect(s) drove into the property in a light-coloured newer model Chevrolet Silverado with a tool box in the back, but were never located by police.
Boyle RCMP is requesting the public's assistance to review the attached photographs of the suspects and advise Boyle RCMP if you are able to identify them. If you have any information in regards to this incident, please call the Boyle RCMP Detachment at 780-689-4081

16 October 2018

Carol Okerman new Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch Poster Contest director

Carol Okerman has taken on the position of Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch Poster Contest director.
Here is part of the article from the Free Press that can be read in the PDF linked below.


“I have lived in Sturgeon County for over 43 years. My three children and most important my three grandchildren live here. I have been a member of Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch Association for as long as I can remember but never have I seen the need for this association more than in the past few years. We in the rural communities are seeing a shocking increase in the crime rate”
said Carol Okerman, SRCWA Poster Contest Director for 2019.
“I believe the SRCWA Poster Contest is a way to engage the youth in our community to get involved in crime prevention. As the age of our volunteers increase it is necessary for us to attract younger members and I believe the Poster Contest is a valuable tool for accomplishing this.”
“When I was younger I won a Poster Contest for the YMCA. I was so proud of what I had accomplished not realizing that while I was doing my poster I was learning. I learned about the mission of the YMCA and all the programs that where available to help families. Our poster contest is a way to educate children to be the “Eyes and Ears” of their community, to work in partnership with the local RCMP.”
“I decided to take over the position as Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch Poster Contest Director because I don’t want to see this program end. The volunteers who started and maintained this program deserve to have it continued. Thanks to their hard work and our talented children, SRCWA has had multiple winners in the APRCWA Rural Crime Watch Poster Contest. This contest encompasses all of Alberta and the 1st place winning posters could be placed in the APRCWA calendar available to all members for distribution.”
Okerman hopes to engage the community more in the future with the annual Rural Crime Watch Poster Contest with some changes coming for the 2020 SRCWA Poster Contest.
“I would like to see the information poster and consent /release forms available at community events, trade shows, town hall meetings and other events Sturgeon Rural Crime Watch Association attend.”

Read the entire article here:

Free Press Article

ACOPA Lock It Or Lose It!

Don't forget to lock your vehicle, theft from vehicles occurs regularly!


Watch the from from "ACOPA Lock It Or Lose It"

15 September 2018

Looking for Owners

The RCMP has asked we share and get the word out..
These 2 trucks have been stolen and torched . All identification numbers have been ruined by fire and heat .
The first one is a Chevy or GMC 1500 color unknown. It has an L shape aluminum checker plate covered slip tank in the box and had a tractor tire also in the box. Possibly missing from a farm.
Second truck is a mid 2000s Ford F250 or F350 crew cab . This truck also had a half moon slip tank in the back with what looks to be a hand pump . Also numerous pipe fitting in box and miscellaneous parts.
If you or anyone may be missing a truck with those items attached. 
Contact 
Lumsden  RCMP 306  731 4270 
or Southey RCMP 306 726 5230

13 September 2018

OHV Information Day







OHV INFORMATION SESSION

When:  September 29, 2018
Where: Calahoo Fire Hall
Time: 10 am


We hope to have a great turnout, so l hope to see some our members, bring a guest, neighbor, friend as soem of the Rules with ATV have changed and we would like to see our family and friends be safe out touring.

Thanks,
Bonny Swart
SRCWA, President

11 September 2018




September 11, 2018


SRCWA Meeting

            SRCWA are hosting the meeting in Gibbons tonight at the Cultural Centre, start time 7 pm, we have 2 Guest Speakers who will give a Presentation, we look forward to seeing our members and bring a guest as well.

The address 5115-51 st, Gibbons



Thanks,

Bonny
SRCWA,President

7 September 2018

New Post




Fan out on behalf of Athabasca RCMP Detachment:

September 7, 2018
Athabasca RCMP charge male with multiple offences after stolen property located
Athabasca, Alberta- The Athabasca RCMP arrested one male suspect after responding to a report of a break and enter to a residence in Calling Lake, AB
On Wednesday September 5, 2018 at approximately 3:41 p.m., Athabasca RCMP attended a residence in Calling Lake for a report of a break and enter to a residence, with several items taken. RCMP were advised that a beige vehicle with 3 males just left the bushes across from the property that was broken into. RCMP patrols were made and the possible suspect vehicle was located at another residence in Calling Lake. Identified stolen property was located at that residence and a warrant was applied for to search the residential yard. Several power tools, generator, side by side, and a two vehicles were seized as stolen as a result of the search.
Joel Houle-Auger (27) from Calling Lake Alberta was arrested and charged with 18 Criminal Code offences which include:
  • Obstruction
  • Breach of Conditions x 6
  • Possession of Stolen Property over $5000 x 2
  • Possession of Stolen Property under $5000 x 5
  • Break and Enter x 3
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
He was remanded into custody and will be appearing in Athabasca Provincial Court on September 10, 2018.
If you have information about this incident, please call the Athabasca RCMP at 780-675-5122
or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers

Athabasca RCMP
780-675-5122
File # 20181335062

30 August 2018

Mailboxes broken into

There have been several reported incidents of Mailbox break ins recently.  Highway 2 and TWP RD 570 has been broken into for the second time in as many weeks, also has been reported in Morinville in the Sunshine lakes area.  If you notice any thing please report it to the RCMP, or if you have any information please contact them.  You can help to protect yourself by getting your mail every day so the thieves will only be finding empty mailboxes.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4550 or call your local police.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

22 August 2018

RCMP Seek information regarding discharge of Firearms


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2018
Morinville RCMP Seek Information regarding Discharge of Firearms
Sturgeon County, Alberta – On August 19, 2018, around 8:00 p.m. Morinville RCMP responded to a firearms complaint at the Goose Hummock Golf Course.  Staff/golfers reported hearing gunshots for a couple of hours and that two golfers had reported a stray bullet landing near them at the north end of the golf course.  A ground search was conducted of the area but no bullet fragments were located. Witnesses reported that the gunshots were coming from north of Goose Hummock in the area of TWP RD 564/564 and HWY 28.  No one was injured and RCMP does not believe this was an intentional act. 
Extensive police patrols and neighborhood canvassing north of the golf course did not locate any suspects.
The public is reminded when discharging a firearm to do so in a safe direction ensuring that they are 200 yards of any occupied building (section 52(1) Wildlife Act, Alberta).
If you have information about this incident, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4550 or call your local police.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).
Morinville RCMP780-939-4550



17 August 2018

UPDATE - Arrest in Armed Robbery case

Update - Male Suspect Now Arrested and Charged in Armed Robbery at Jingler's Pub in Gibbons, Alberta
 
Gibbons, Alberta - As a result of further investigation the male suspect was located, arrested and charged with the Armed Robbery at Jingler's Pub.  In the afternoon of August 15th, 2018 Owen Stuart GRICE of Edmonton, Alberta was located and arrested and was charged robbery with a firearm, have his face masked while committing an indictable offence, and possession of stolen property both over and under $5000.00.
 
On August 16th, 2018 Owen Stuart GRICE was remanded into custody and is set to appear in Morinville court on Thursday August 23rd, 2018.
 

It was with the cooperation of the Edmonton Police Service and the Alberta Sheriff Investigational Support team the investigation came to a safe and successful conclusion.

15 August 2018

Armed Robbery

 August 13th, 2018
 
Gibbons, Alberta - On Monday August 6th, 2018, at approx. 1:00 p.m., Jingler's Pub in Gibbons, Alberta, was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown masked male.  The male made off with a significant amount of cash and a purse from one of the patrons of the pub.  The male ran from the establishment, jumped into a stolen silver Toyota Camry which was later determined to be driven by a female accomplice. 
 
On Friday August 10th, 2018, Morinville RCMP General Investigation Section with the assistance of the Sheriff Investigative Support Unit, located and arrested 46 year old Nicole Dawn LOEWEN of Edmonton and charged her with robbery with a firearm and possession of stolen property both over and under $5000.00.  LOEWEN is set to appear in Morinville court on Thursday August 23rd, 2018.
 
Morinville RCMP is still seeking the public's assistance with identifying the male involved in the robbery.  If anyone has any information with respect to this persons identity and whereabouts to please call the Morinville RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
 
 

PROS file 20181157508                      


If you have information about this investigation, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520 or call your local police detachment.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.          

Break and Enter

A property located near RR 234 and TWP RD 561 has been hit by possible break and enter where a generator was stolen. No suspects on the file and the owner believes it is not the first time that someone came on the property. No further information are available on this file.

File: 20181046180

If you have information about this investigation, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520 or call your local police detachment.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS. 

7 August 2018

Break and Enter

Morinville RCMP are currently investigating a Break and Enter to a residential garage located in the area of Range Road 251 and Township 571  Sturgeon County. A vehicle was used to back into the garage door to gain entry to the garage. The vehicle looks to be a newer model 4 door GMC truck, white in color.  The incident occurred on July 5, 2018 and was reported to Police on July 8, 2018.
 

If you have information about this investigation, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4520 or call your local police detachment.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS. 



 

31 July 2018

New Post



Fan out on behalf of Athabasca RCMP Detachment


Athabasca RCMP- ATM theft from Petro Can in Athabasca
 
Athabasca, Alberta- On July 14th, 2018, at approximately 3:58 a.m., the Athabasca RCMP received a report of a break & enter into Jack's Petro Can on 28th Street in Athabasca, Alberta. According to witnesses, 3 individuals arrived at the back of the store in a tan coloured Ford diesel truck with a red tidy tank on the back.  The suspects tied a tow rope to the door and pulled it opened. They then tied another rope to the ATM inside and pulled it out of the building, taking the cash box out of it, and then drove off heading East on Highway 55.  Athabasca RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to locate those responsible.
 
If the public have any information regarding these incidents they are requested to contact the Athabasca RCMP at
780-675-5122 or Crimstoppers at 1-800-922-8477(TIPS).

20 July 2018

Stolen Truck still missing



New Post   If you see or have seen this vehicle, Please call the RCMP,
thank you

Hi,
 
Last week a truck and a dump trailer was stolen on a private property in the area of Range Road 273 and Township Road 553. The vehicle was stolen in the morning (Around 06:45). The dump trailer was recovered in Barrhead three days later but the truck is still missing. The truck is a 2002 Dodge RAM white with a flat deck. There is an aluminium tool box bolted in the back of the truck.




Morinville RCMP
780-939-4550




Please Read from RCMP


Some changes are being made, please read as this is for your safety, thank you


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                                2018-07-19

For the Remaining Summer Months Residents of the Town of Legal and Sturgeon County Residences in the area of Legal Will See an Increase in Traffic Enforcement
Morinville RCMP and its law enforcement partners will be stepping up patrols in the Town of Legal and Sturgeon County roads and Highways including Highway 651 near the Town of Legal.  Specific attention will be made in the area of intersection safety, speeding and distracting driving along with any Criminal driving offences that law enforcement may encounter.  This is not saying other non-compliance such as no seatbelts will be ignored. The RCMP will be on the lookout for any traffic safety infractions.
Speeding
Driving a few km/h over the posted speed limit:
·         Reduces your ability to steer safely around curves or objects on the road.
·         Decreases your field of vision and your peripheral vision.
·         Extends the distance required to stop your vehicle in emergency situations.
·         Reduces your ability to obey traffic control devices such as red lights and stop signs.
·         Increases the chance that you will lose control of your vehicle.
·         Reduces the effectiveness of seatbelts and other safety devices such as airbags and side impact beams.
·         Increases the probability of death or injury if there is a crash.
·         Reduces the effectiveness of roadside hardware such as barriers, crash cushions and bridge rails.

·         The speed limit in both urban and rural school zones is 30 km/h and is in effect on school days from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless other times are posted by the municipality.   In the Town of Morinville school zones start at 7:30 am and end at 4:30 pm. 
·         The speed limit in a playground zone is 30 km/h and is in effect from 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset.
·         A vehicle is not permitted to pass another vehicle travelling in the same direction in either school or playground zones during the times these zones are in effect.
Emergency vehicles and construction zones:  
·         Motorists must slow to 60 km/h, or less if the posted speed is lower when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks stopped with their lights flashing. Fines for speeding in these areas will be double the regular amount.
·         If there are two or more traffic lanes in the same direction as the emergency vehicle or tow truck, passing vehicles need only slow down in the lane immediately beside the stopped emergency vehicle. Vehicles travelling in other lanes, including oncoming lanes, may maintain their speed but should proceed with caution.
·         Emergency vehicles include fire, police, ambulance, tow trucks, and a vehicle used by a gas disconnection unit of a public utility or a designated emergency response unit.
·         In construction zones, motorists must observe the posted speed. When workers are present, fines for speeding in these areas will be doubled. This is where workers are on or near the road, operating heavy equipment, directing traffic, or using hand tools within the construction zone. Drivers need to look out for workers who are behind construction equipment and less visible.
What percentage of fatal crashes involve speeding?
Almost three out of every ten fatal crashes are the result of driving at a speed unsafe for the prevailing road conditions.
What does the maximum speed limit mean?
Posted speed limits are the maximum speeds permitted if conditions are favourable.
What can you do?
·         Obey all posted speed limits on roads as well as in school zones and playground areas, construction zones, and when passing emergency vehicles.
·         Use common sense—slow down in bad weather, at night, and when driving on poorly lit roads.
·         Slow down on unfamiliar roads.
 
Intersection Safety
Bad habits collide in intersections. Whether rural or urban based, intersections are the place where a conflict between vehicles and pedestrians have dire consequences. Road conditions are unpredictable and the lighting conditions on our streets and highways vary. For this reason, we urge people to always use caution when approaching intersections, prepare for the unexpected and to share the road safely.
Below are some stats specific to intersection safety in Alberta:
·         In 2014, 52 people were killed and 8,358 people were injured in collisions at intersections in Alberta
·         95.6 per cent of collisions occurred at intersections in urban areas (2014).
·         Some people think that driving in the city has more risk, but this is not actually true  - 61.7 per cent of fatal intersection-related collisions happened in rural intersections during 2014.
·         In 2014, about 86 per cent of all collisions are attributable to driver error. In Alberta, three of the top five most frequent driver errors in casualty collisions were making a left turn across the path of an oncoming vehicle (12.2 per cent), committing a stop sign violation (8.3 per cent), and disobeying a traffic signal (6.9 per cent).
·         Slush, snow or ice was involved in 18 per cent of fatal collisions and 23.9 per cent of non-fatal injury collisions. Visit 511 Alberta to find out the road conditions before you head out on the road.

Intersections can be dangerous. Leave room, turn safely and don't run stop signs or red lights.
Distracted Driving.   

Many people are guilty of checking their phone at stop lights. This interferes with driving as people may be unaware of the regular flow of traffic, changing lights, pedestrians taking extra time to cross the street, or impeding traffic while you’re looking down at your phone.

The Facts:
Ø         Research indicates that driver distractions contribute to 20 to 30 per cent of all collisions and that distracted drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a collision than attentive drivers.
Ø         Between September 1, 2011, when distracted driving legislation was introduced, and March 31, 2017, there were 139,579 convictions.
Ø 97 per cent of these convictions were for using a hand-held electronic device while driving.
Ø During 2016-17, male drivers accounted for nearly two-thirds of all convictions.
Ø Young male drivers, age 22 to 34 years, have the highest conviction rates.