Crime & Courts

Red Deer man charged for drug possession and trafficking

A Red Deer man faces several drug possession and trafficking related charges. Late last month, Red Deer RCMP's Crime Reduction Team was conducting an investigation of a stolen vehicle when they locate...

Feb 17, 2021

Three arrested for firearms trafficking

RCMP say three people have been charged on the heels of a "comprehensive investigation" that started in January and saw at least 11 different partnering detachments, units and agencies collaborating t...

Feb 16, 2021

2020 a busy year for Alberta RCMP Serious Crimes Branch

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta RCMP Serious Crimes Branch (SCB) had a busy 2020.The SCB is an investigative services branch responsible for leading and supporting complex investigations across the provinc...

Feb 16, 2021

Peace officers ready for whatever comes their way in the line of duty

The head of Red Deer's Community Peace Officer (CPO) team says his 17 members have the training and knowledge to preserve their own safety when on duty.Last October, a peace officer in Lacombe County ...

Feb 16, 2021

Feds would allow municipalities to ban handguns under new bill

OTTAWA - Newly tabled gun legislation would allow municipalities to ban handguns through bylaws restricting their possession, storage and transportation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says today the m...

Feb 16, 2021

Four wanted in December shooting incident believed to be in Rocky area

A robbery in December where police say shots were fired at a victim has led to charges and arrest warrants against four adult males believed to be in the Rocky Mountain House area. Alberta RCMP say in...

Feb 15, 2021

Innisfail couple charged with stealing tools, generators from Sundre area

A couple from Innisfail have been charged after a shipping container near Sundre was broken into and stolen from twice this month. Police say a sea-can on Beaverrun Trail near Sundre was broken into F...

Feb 15, 2021

Preliminary hearing set for Sylvan Lake man charged in alleged drug trafficking operation

A preliminary hearing will take place this spring for a Sylvan Lake man charged in an alleged drug trafficking operation in central Alberta.Dallas Anthony Griffin, 33, is scheduled to find out on May ...

Feb 12, 2021

Drayton Valley RCMP Report: February 4 - February 11

February 48:57 AM - Brazeau County - Hwy 22 - Complainant reporting a possible sighting of a vehicle stolen recently. Members attended area and patrolled, vehicle not located at that time, vehicle was...

Feb 11, 2021

ASIRT investigating unauthorized database usage by Lethbridge Police members

An independent investigation is being conducted after members of Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) allegedly conducted unauthorized searches.On February 1, the Director of Law Enforcement was notified o...

Feb 09, 2021