Category: Canada

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On May 2, 2025, Lloydminster RCMP responded to a request for assistance from the Wilton Police Service after a vehicle fled a traffic stop related to a series of break and enters in Onion Lake, Sask.

Lloydminster RCMP General Duty members, along with the General Investigation Section and Police Dog Services, deployed to the area to assist. Officers were advised that the suspect vehicle had crashed through a fence and that two masked individuals had fled the scene on foot.

Out of an abundance of caution, Lloydminster RCMP liaised with nearby schools to initiate hold and secure protocols while the investigation was ongoing.

One male suspect has been taken into custody. A second suspect has been identified, and efforts to locate and arrest him are continuing. At this time, there is no ongoing risk to public safety.

The RCMP would like to thank members of the public for their cooperation and assistance during this investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8400 or your local police detachment. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com, or through the “P3 Tips” app available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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Background

May 2, 2025

Lloydminster RCMP advising public of increased police presence – Update

Lloydminster RCMP is advising that the police incident is now over. Thank-you for your cooperation.

There will be an update with further information in the days to come.

Background

May 2, 2025

Lloydminster RCMP advising public of increased police presence

Lloydminster RCMP is advising the public that there is an increased police presence in the south west corner of the city as they search for a suspect who has fled. It is not believed that there is a threat to the general public at this time.

Please avoid the area and refrain from posting the actions of police on social media. An update will be sent when the incident is over.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On April 16 2025, after receiving an initial report of suspicious activity, the Central and Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Units (SAD CRU), with assistance from the Emergency Response Team and Strathmore RCMP, executed a Search Warrant for stolen property in Rockyford.

As a result of the search RCMP recovered:

• 5 stolen ATVs;
• 3 stolen firearms;
• 2 stolen trailers;
• A stolen car;
• Various other stolen items.

The stolen items were linked to thefts from Caroline, Airdrie, Drumheller, Vulcan, Strathmore, and Calgary areas.

As a result of the investigation RCMP have charged a 50-year-old individual with:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm (x3);
• Possession of property obtained by crime (x11);
• Break and Enter;
• Failing to comply with a release order (x5).

The 50-year-old individual was taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with a next court date set for May 22, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Airdrie.

RCMP have charged a 42-year-old individual with:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm (x3);
• Possession of property obtained by crime (x5).

The 42-year-old individual was taken before a justice of the peace and released with her next court date set for May 20, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary.

On April 19, 2025 Brooks RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle. During this investigation Alberta RCMP Detachments in Brooks, Redcliff, Drumheller, Strathmore, Three Hills, Bassano, Taber-Vauxhall all assisted in locating two stolen vehicles and arresting a suspect. SAD CRU followed up on this investigation and on April 21, 2025, SAD CRU with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team, High River RCMP and Okotoks RCMP executed a Search Warrant in Aldersyde.

As a result of the search, RCMP additionally recovered:

• Stolen trailers (x3);
• Stolen Trucks (x3);
• Stolen motor bikes (x3);
• A stolen ATV;
• Stolen firearm (x3);
• Forged documents;
• 61 other firearms.

After a brief pursuit RCMP arrested and charged a 44-year-old individual, a resident of Foothills County with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime (x8);
• Possession of a stolen firearm;
• Flight from police;
• Mischief;
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
• Failure to comply with a release order (x3);
• Possession of break in tools;
• Possession of a prohibited weapon.

The 44-year-old individual was taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody for court on May 30, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Okotoks.

RCMP have charged a 78-year-old individual, a resident of Foothills County with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime (x5);
• (Allan)Careless storage of a firearm (x2) – (Chad) Careless storage of a firearm (x1);
• Possession of a prohibited weapon.

The 78-year-old individual and another individual were taken before a justice of the peace and released with their next court date set for May 30, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Okotoks.

From the original Brooks investigation, RCMP have charged a 43-year-old individual with:

• Flight from police
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 (x2)
• Break and Enter
• Possession of break in instruments

The 43-year-old individual was taken before a justice of the peace and released for future court dates at the Alberta Court of Justice in Brooks.

“These investigations spearheaded by the Southern and Central Alberta Crime Reduction Units with assistance from RCMP detachments across Southern Alberta showcases the Alberta RCMP’s ability to work collaboratively in interdicting crime networks,” says Constable Adam Heather of SAD CRU, “two of the stolen firearms recovered in Aldersyde are linked to the same break and enter as two of the stolen firearm recovered in the Rockyford search, this demonstrates how different crime groups are interconnected.”

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Tower Road has reopened.

Background

April 25, 2025

Wood Buffalo RCMP and Major Crimes investigating found human remains

Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Alberta Major Crimes Unit are investigating a report of found human remains. The remains were discovered on the outskirts of Fort McMurray on Apr. 25, 2025, off of Tower Road. Tower Road is currently closed to traffic.

No additional information is available at this time.

Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking anyone who may have travelled on Tower Road between 12:30 pm on Apr. 24, 2025 and Apr. 25 at 2:30 pm to contact them at 780-788-4040. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On Feb. 11, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., Maskwacis RCMP received a report of a deceased person in a residence on 6 Mile on Samson Cree Nation. Upon arrival, police located a deceased male. An autopsy determined the cause of death was homicide. The victim was identified as 26-year-old Gordelle Soosay.

On Dec. 6, 2024, a 33-year-old individual, a resident of Maskwacis, was arrested and has been charged with second-degree murder. After a judicial interim release hearing, the individual was remanded into custody to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin, Alta., on Dec. 12, 2024.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On Dec. 7, 2024, at 3:21 p.m., Whitecourt RCMP received a report of a shooting near the Whitecourt Airport. As the report came in, RCMP were given the location of the suspect who was driving on Highway 43. Officers located and stopped the vehicle detaining a suspect and locating a firearm. Upon arrival at the airport, EMS and police located the victim deceased. The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Whitecourt resident David Beauchesne. Whitecourt RCMP contacted the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit who took carriage of the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, RCMP have charged a 43-year-old individual, a resident of Whitecourt with, second-degree murder.

The individual has been taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for Dec. 10, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Whitecourt.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Ground search efforts were underway today in the area of Gairloch Rd., Lansdowne Station, as the missing persons investigation into the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan continues.

Seventy-eight trained searchers from nine ground search and rescue organizations, including, Colchester County, Pictou County, Halifax, Strait Area, East Hants, Eastern Shore, Musquodoboit Valley, Pugwash, and Eastern Shore, were engaged today in an effort to advance the ongoing investigation and locate Lilly and Jack.

Searchers continued to focus on specific areas around Gairloch Rd. and the nearby pipeline, where a boot print was previously located. A total of 8.5 square kilometres has now been grid-searched.

The search was supported by Nova Scotia Public Safety Field Communications and EHS Emergency Preparedness Special Operations.

The Nova Scotia RCMP would like to thank all of the search and rescue volunteers who have dedicated more than 10,000 hours of their time, searching in very challenging conditions, to help find Lilly and Jack and support the missing persons investigation.

Any future searches will be determined based on the course of the investigation.

File #: 2025-583775

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Ground search efforts were underway today and are planned for tomorrow (June 1) in the area of Gairloch Rd., Lansdowne Station, as the missing persons investigation into the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan continues.

More than 75 trained searchers from ground search and rescue organizations, including, Colchester County, Pictou County, East Hants, Halifax, Strait Area, Springhill and Pugwash were engaged today in an effort to advance the ongoing investigation and locate Lilly and Jack.

Searchers focused on specific areas around Gairloch Rd. and the nearby pipeline, where a boot print was previously located.

We continue to ask that the public avoid the search area to allow trained searchers to do their work.

Any future searches will be determined based on the course of the investigation.

File #: 2025-583775

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit has arrested a man for drug trafficking as part of an ongoing investigation.

On May 29, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU), assisted by the Pictou County Integrated SCEU and Antigonish County District RCMP members, located a man outside a restaurant on Main St. in Antigonish who is believed to be involved in drug trafficking. When officers attempted to arrest the man, he fled on foot. Officers ran after the man and he was safely arrested minutes later a short distance away.

Officers subsequently searched the suspect’s vehicle and located a quantity of cocaine.

No one was injured in the incident.

The man has been released by police on conditions and will appear in Antigonish Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. Additional charges are anticipated.

File #2023-1525151

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment (HRD) has charged a man with sexual offences committed against a youth victim known to him.

Yesterday evening, in relation to an ongoing sexual assault investigation, RCMP officers, assisted by the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and the RCMP Emergency Response Team, executed a warrant to enter a residence near the 9500 block of Hwy. 7.

Inside the home, officers located and safely arrested a 30-year-old Dartmouth man involved in a sexual assault, and two other men for unrelated matters. At the scene, a stolen motorcycle was also recovered.

Codie Kenneth Bruce Horne has been charged with:

• Uttering Threats
• Sexual Assault
• Sexual Interference
• Invitation to Sexual Touching
• Failure to Comply with a Release Order (two counts)
• Intimidation of a Justice System Participant

Horne was held in custody and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court today.

File: 25-47019, 25-74832

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Cumberland County District RCMP has charged a man with more than 20 offences after an RCMP police car was reported stolen in New Brunswick and driven into Nova Scotia.

On May 16, at approximately 2:32 p.m., Cumberland County District RCMP and Amherst Police Department (APD) responded to a report by New Brunswick RCMP dispatch that a stolen RCMP police car was entering Nova Scotia.

The movements of the car were being monitored through the car’s GPS system by the RCMP operational communications centre (OCC) in New Brunswick. The RCMP OCC in Nova Scotia took over monitoring the vehicle’s movements once it entered the province.

APD officers attempted to stop the vehicle on Hwy. 2 in Upper Nappan, but the driver fled towards Amherst Point on the Southampton Rd. APD and RCMP officers pursued the car. Minutes later, officers deployed a spike belt on Southampton Rd., damaging the suspect vehicle.

The suspect entered onto Hwy. 104 westbound as officers followed. At approximately 2:49 p.m., officers safely forced the car off the highway near the Fort Lawrence overpass and took the suspect into custody.

No one was injured during the arrest.

Highway 104 was closed for approximately six hours in support of the operation.

The RCMP police car was stolen on May 16 while an RCMP officer responded to a report of an unwanted person at a hotel in Sackville, New Brunswick.

Kyle Douglas Smith, 37, of Moncton, has been charged in Nova Scotia with:

• Assaulting a Peace Officer with a Weapon
• Assaulting a Peace Officer
• Operation While Prohibited
• Flight from a Peace Officer
• Dangerous Operation
• Operation while Impaired
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
• Failure to Comply with a Release Order
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized (two counts)
• Unauthorized Possession in Motor Vehicle (two counts)
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Possession of Weapon Obtained by Commission of Offence
• Mischief

Smith appeared in Amherst Provincial Court on May 21 and was remanded into custody. He’s scheduled to next appear in Amherst Provincial Court on June 16.

Smith is also facing charges in New Brunswick.

The RCMP in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia were prepared to issue an alert through the Alert Ready system; the suspect, however, was then apprehended quickly and safely.

File #: 2025-662879