Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit has concluded a two-day project focusing on active property crime offenders in the surrounding rural areas. During the project, Wetaskiwin RCMP officers worked in collaboration with RCMP officers from the Leduc Crime Reduction Unit, RCMP Air Services, and Camrose Police Service.
On Nov. 27, 2024, Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit officers located a stolen truck in Camrose. A tire deflation device was utilized to disable the vehicle, and the lone occupant was arrested.
The vehicle had been stolen in Devon, Alta. on Oct. 26, 2024.
RCMP charged a 39-year-old individual, a resident of Camrose County, with:
- Fraudulent concealment;
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000;
- Offences under the Traffic Safety Act (x2).
The 39-year-old individual was taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for Dec. 11, 2024, at the Albert Court of Justice in Camrose.
On Nov. 27, 2024 Camrose Police officers arrested repeat offender, a 57-year-old individual, a resident of Bawlf, Alta., for breaching a conditional sentence order. The 39-year-old individual was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and unstamped cigarettes.
She has been additionally charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance;
- Charge under the Tobacco Ta Act.
The 39-year-old individual was taken before justice of the peace and remanded into custody with her next court date set for Dec. 11, 2024.
On Nov. 28, 2024 officers from the Camrose Police Service located a stolen vehicle. Officers were able to safely stop the vehicle and arrest the driver.
A 26-year-old individual, a resident of Camrose, has been charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000;
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000;
- Mischief over $5000;
- Possession of a controlled substance;
- Charges under the Traffic Safety Act (x5).
The 26-year-old individual was taken before a justice of the peace and released with her next court date set for Jan. 8, 2025, at the Albert Court of Justice in Camrose.
On Nov. 28, 2024, officers from the Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction Unit were monitoring a property in Leduc County, Alta., known for prolific offenders and stolen property. Officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle, and the driver fled. The vehicle was disabled from a tire deflation device. The vehicle fled onto the property and the driver was arrested.
A 28-year-old individual, a resident of Leduc County resident, has been charged with:
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Fraudulent concealment
Additionally, the 28-year-old individual was arrested for outstanding warrants out of Edmonton which including breaking and entering.
While on the property, police observed a stolen truck from Calmar, Alta. on Nov. 12, 2024. Officers obtained a search warrant for the property and seized the stolen truck.
RCMP charged two individuals from the home a 58-year-old individual and a 32-year-old individual, they were charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000;
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (x2).
Additionally, the 32-year-old individual had warrants for breaching a probation order.
The 58-year-old individual was released from custody with her net court date set for Jan. 23, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Leduc.
The 32-year-old individual was taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set in the future.
“Coordinated enforcement efforts focusing on repeat offenders can be very effective,” says Cpl. John Learn, “having these kinds of successes working closely with our Camrose Police Services partners will no doubt foster more similar projects in the future.”
Sgt. Scott Sveinbjornson of the Camrose Police Services emphasizes the importance of targeting prolific offenders and breaking down judicial boundaries to achieve successful outcomes. He notes that integrated efforts and close collaboration with the R.C.M.P. will remain key strategies for producing positive results in future projects.