Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
App allows users to help police catch criminals while staying anonymous
Central Albertans eager to help police catch criminals are making use of a handheld tool at their disposal.A free app called Lightcatch allows users to report trouble and alert other app users nearby....
Jun 25, 2020
Photo radar locations: July 1-31
Red Deer RCMP has released its planned photo radar locations for the month of July.Between July 1-31, local motorists can expect to see mobile photo radar units operating in the neighbourhoods of Glen...
Jun 25, 2020
Winnipeg murder suspect arrested in Red Deer
A male youth wanted for first-degree murder in Winnipeg has been arrested in Red Deer. The arrest was made without incident on the morning of June 17 after the youth was located by RCMP at a residence...
Jun 24, 2020
Alberta introduces bill to stop sex offenders from legally changing their name
EDMONTON - Alberta is moving to stop convicted sex offenders from being allowed to legally change their names.Nate Glubish, the minister in charge of Service Alberta, has introduced legislation to mak...
Jun 24, 2020
Convictions upheld for pair charged in 2016 Sylvan Lake drug trafficking bust
A man and woman convicted following a drug trafficking bust in Sylvan Lake in 2016 have lost their appeals.Robyn Lehner and Kyle Schellenberger were arrested along with four others and tried together ...
Jun 24, 2020
Rocky RCMP Report June 18-22
This is a report released to the media from the Rocky Mountain House (RMH) RCMP giving a brief description of various crimes and call-ins, both solved and unsolved throughout the community between the...
Jun 24, 2020
Drayton Valley RCMP investigating fraudulent credit card purchases
Drayton Valley RCMP is warning residents about a parts shop credit card scam going around.Between June 12-17, 2020, Drayton Valley RCMP received a number of complaints of fraudulent credit card purcha...
Jun 24, 2020
Charges dropped against Alberta First Nations chief after video reveals violent arrest
A northern Alberta First Nation says charges have been dropped against its chief, who was the subject of a violent arrest earlier this year.The case of Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan Firs...
Jun 24, 2020
County wants victims of crime funding maintained
Red Deer County council has agreed to throw its support behind a local organization serving victims of crime or tragedy, and its concerns over the provincial government's plans for Alberta's victims o...
Jun 23, 2020
Strathcona County RCMP investigate recent sextortion scams
Strathcona County, Alta. -RCMP in Strathcona County say they have received three reports of "sextortion" scams since the beginning of June.Police say sextortion is a form of exploitation that involves...
Jun 22, 2020