Crime & Courts

Weapon reported in incident at Eastview Middle School: RCMP

There was a heavy police presence Tuesday afternoon in response to an incident that led to a lockdown at Eastview Middle School. The lockdown went into effect just after 3 p.m. and ended more than two...

Andrew Snook Jun 11, 2019 Parents waited anxiously for their children to be let out of Eastview Middle School during a lockdown on Tuesday. (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)

Program to monitor domestic violence offenders with ankle bracelets seeks funding

Funding is being sought for a program to offer some peace of mind for victims of domestic violence.The Domestic Violence Offender GPS Initiative would see Red Deer-based SafeTracks GPS Canada provide ...

Jun 11, 2019 rdnewsNOW file photo

Thorsby RCMP seek information about stolen boat

Pigeon Lake - Thorsby RCMP are seeking information about a stolen boat from Mission Beach, Pigeon Lake. The boat was stolen from a water hoist sometime between June 5 and June 9. The boat is described...

Jun 10, 2019

Driver flees after crashing stolen vehicle in Lancaster

There was a large police presence in the Lancaster neighbourhood Monday morning after a stolen vehicle struck a light pole. The single-vehicle crash near Lockwood Ave. and 32 Street happened at around...

Jun 10, 2019

RCMP detachments in southern, central Alberta unite to arrest three near Olds

A lengthy police pursuit on June 1 eventually led to the arrests of three people near Olds.The incident began in the morning when Chestermere RCMP attempted a traffic stop on Hwy 9, but the suspect tr...

Jun 09, 2019

Two arrested, stolen vehicles recovered by Blackfalds Mounties

Blackfalds RCMP have laid charges against two people after recovering stolen vehicles.The first arrest happened on June 4 when Blackfalds GIS spotted a vehicle they suspected to be stolen in the town....

Jun 09, 2019

Drugs, guns, body armour seized from Peace River property

Seven people have been arrested, and 176 charges laid after ALERT and Peace River RCMP seized a dozen firearms, body armour and $200,000 worth of drugs.At the end of May, a search warrant was executed...

Jun 08, 2019 (ALERT)

City conducting RCMP customer service survey

The City of Red Deer wants to know what residents think about the customer service they receive from RCMP.Citizens who visit the downtown detachment from June 10-21 for front counter service will have...

Jun 07, 2019

Thorsby RCMP investigate home invasion

Thorsby RCMP are seeking help in identifying three male suspects in a home invasion Thursday afternoon.Shortly before 3:00 p.m., police say a homeowner in her rural residence heard intruders in her ho...

Jun 07, 2019

Red Deer gets a voice on new ALERT civilian committee

A City of Red Deer director is one of the faces on new province-wide civilian advisory committee on policing.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) recently formed the committee to gather i...

Jun 07, 2019 (Supplied)