If not smaller rocks through the chain link, there are several areas on the pedestrian bridge through which larger rocks could be dumped. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

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Rocks being thrown at vehicles from Taylor Drive pedestrian bridge a repeated problem, say RCMP

Sep 25, 2024 | 1:30 PM

Red Deer RCMP are asking the public to remain vigilant after receiving reports of rocks being thrown from the Taylor Drive pedestrian bridge, just north of Kerry Wood Drive.

The advice comes after a Red Deer woman had a scary experience on Monday of this week.

It was between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, when Geana Bartley was driving south on Taylor Drive.

Suddenly, her windshield was destroyed by what she believes were rocks thrown from the pedestrian bridge above.

(Supplied/Geana Bartley)

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Bartley pulled over onto Kerry Wood Drive, somehow not hurt. She walked up the street to find any evidence.

“In each of the months of August, July, and May, we have received a least one report of individuals throwing rocks at vehicles driving under the bridge,” says Cpl. Troy Savinkoff, Alberta RCMP. “We understand that there are likely more cases that have not been reported.”

Throwing objects at moving vehicles presents serious safety risks to those operating a motor vehicle, Savinkoff adds.

“Criminal charges against those throwing the rocks would start at criminal mischief and would become much more serious if a victim was injured.”

Police ask that anyone who sees suspects throwing rocks to call the RCMP right away.

Adds Bartley: “I’m not mad or angry. I’m just thankful that I wasn’t hurt and that no one else has been hurt in these incidents.”

If you have any information regarding this offence, contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

The rocks Geana Bartley found at the scene. (Supplied/Geana Bartley)

If not smaller rocks through the chain link, there are several areas on the pedestrian bridge through which larger rocks could be dumped. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

If not smaller rocks through the chain link, there are several areas on the pedestrian bridge through which larger rocks could be dumped. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

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