Crime & Courts

RCMP build relationships with Red Deer businesses during COVID transition

Red Deer RCMP are receiving kudos for their work to build relationships with businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.The economic environment was already difficult prior to the world as we knew it bei...

Jul 13, 2020

Gold scams, distraction thefts on the rise across Alberta

Gold scams and distraction-type thefts are increasing across Alberta, says ALERT's Criminal Intelligence Service Alberta (CISA).There have been 45 reported instances of gold scams or distraction-type ...

Jul 09, 2020

Attempted murder charges laid in Cold Lake after Mountie beaten

COLD LAKE - RCMP say a man faces two dozen criminal charges, including attempted murder, after a Mountie was beaten with a club.Police say an officer was trying to make an arrest on Tuesday after a st...

Jul 09, 2020

RCMP rule Edmonton teen's death a homicide

OCT. 26 UPDATE - RCMP laid a charge of second degree murder in the June 18 homicide of Jacob Chitze. On Oct. 25, the 17-year-old suspect, who cannot be named, was arrested by Edmonton Police Service a...

Jul 09, 2020

Suspects arrested in Parkland Mall shooting

Two arrests have been made after a man was shot last week near Parkland Mall. The shooting in the northeast corner of the mall's parking lot happened just after 11:30 a.m. on June 29. Mounties said at...

Jul 08, 2020

Trials scheduled for local man accused of murder and attempted murder

Two trials have been scheduled for a local man facing murder and attempted murder charges in relation to separate incidents in Red Deer last year. Quentin Strawberry, who is 39, will stand trial on co...

Jul 08, 2020

Charges laid in shooting near Rimbey

A 31-year-old Lacombe County man faces charges following a shooting incident this past weekend near Rimbey. It was at 6:12 a.m. on Sunday when Rimbey RCMP responded to a request for assistance by EMS ...

Jul 08, 2020

Thieves break into Trochu vet clinic

TROCHU- In the early hours of July 6, Three Hills RCMP say two male suspects broke into the Valley Veterinary Clinic in Trochu.Police say the suspects gained entry to the clinic by smashing a window a...

Jul 08, 2020

Sylvan Lake RCMP seek scooter thief

RCMP in Sylvan Lake are investigating the theft of a scooter from Canadian Tire and are seeking the public's help to identify the male who is believed to be involved.On July 2 at approximately 3:00 p....

Jul 07, 2020

Red Deer RCMP investigate pedestrian hit and run

JULY 9 - Red Deer RCMP say they have located the vehicle and driver connected to this incident and are thanking the public for their assistance. The male driver faces charges under the Traffic Safety ...

Jul 07, 2020