By Troy Gillard

search warrant turned up drugs

Calls from residents help Innisfail RCMP nab crook

Apr 6, 2020 | 10:10 AM

RCMP in Innisfail say help from the public was key in nabbing a suspected a car prowler, who was later found to be possessing drugs and stolen items.

Mounties say “many Innisfail residents” woke up on March 31 to find suspicious footprints in the fresh snow on their property and near their vehicles. Following the report of a break and enter, police trailed a string of offences leading to the scene of a freshly stolen vehicle.

Police tracked the suspect to his home and arrested one male following the execution of a search warrant. The male was found to be in possession of stolen property, identity and vehicle documents, and a substance believed to be methamphetamine.

Lincoln Charles Capel, 34, of Red Deer has been charged with:

• Breaking and entering with intent (x2)

Prevention, Access, Recovery, and Coordination

Safe Harbour officially hands over shelter keys, establishes accessible navigation hub

11h ago

lacombe and sylvan lake

December 2025 (un)employment data released for Alberta sub-regions

12h ago

21 years with WCPS

Darcy Blum appointed principal of Lacombe Outreach School

13h ago

• Theft of a motor vehicle

• Mischief under $5000

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (x3)

• Illegal possession of government documents (x3)

• Possession of ammunition contrary to an order (x3)

• Possession of methamphetamine

• Driving an uninsured motor vehicle.

Capel has been remanded into custody to appear in court April 7.

“Police would like to recognize the members of the public who reported these activities and provided video surveillance as they have been instrumental partners in this investigation,” Sgt. Lori Eiler says in a release.

If you have information about any criminal activity, please contact the Innisfail RCMP Detachment at 403-227-3341 or your local police service. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.