Category: Canadian Mounted Police

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Earlier this evening, Randy Vandale was located deceased.

No criminality is suspected in his death.

The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance.

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On August 30, 2023, at 9:15 pm, Selkirk RCMP received a report of a missing 50-year-old male from a residence located in the City of Selkirk.

Randy John Vandale, 50, last spoke with a member of his family on August 29 at approximately 8:00 pm. He has not been seen or heard from since.

The RCMP and his family are concerned for his wellbeing.

If you’ve seen him or have any information on his whereabouts, please call the Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

White Butte RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Sireena Belanger-Moise.

Sireena was last seen at a residence in White Butte at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Police are concerned for Sireena’s wellbeing and are requesting the public’s assistance in locating her. She is described as being 5’3″ and weighing approximately 114 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes. She last wearing black shorts and a black shirt. We are working on obtaining a photo of her.

Sireena may of travelled to the Regina area but her current whereabouts are unknown.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sireena Belanger-Moise is asked to call White Butte RCMP at 306-781-5050, their local police service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The investigation into the disappearance of Ramona Peter is still active. Searches and other follow ups are continuing as information is received. Ground, river and aerial searches in and around the community of Ross River have been extensive, thanks to assistance from Yukon Search and Rescue as well as dedicated community volunteers. Searches have also been conducted in Faro and inquiries have been made in Whitehorse and Watson Lake.

As we approach hunting season, the RCMP would like to remind people who are travelling on land and waterways in the Ross River area to be on the lookout for anything that may be associated to Ms. Peter’s disappearance, such as clothing.

Please provide any information which could help locate Ramona to local police or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 867-667-6715 or at www.crimestoppersyukon.ca.

Reminder: Ramona Peter is described as a First Nations woman, age 40, with long black hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) and 110 lbs. She was last seen wearing a long blue winter jacket.

Previous news releases

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On August 30, 2023, at approximately 10:15 pm, The Pas RCMP responded to two reports of a male in possession of a hammer on 7th Street, in The Pas, who was attempting to hit passing vehicles.

Officers immediately responded and located the suspect in the middle of the street. The suspect fled on foot but was arrested without incident after a brief pursuit.

A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of a knife, pepper spray and a hammer.

Justin Charlette, 22, of The Pas, has been charged with;

Carrying a Concealed Weapon x2
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose x3
Fail to Comply x3

He was released from custody on a Release order with conditions.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Two men, 39-year-old Steven Smith and 36-year-old Mitchell Smith, who were operating a drug-trafficking operation together in Clarenville, were arrested by RCMP NL on August 30, 2023. As part of an ongoing drug-trafficking investigation, search warrants authorized under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act were executed at each of their homes. A combined amount of more than 250 grams of cocaine, more than 30 grams of methamphetamine and over $11,000.00 cash was located and seized.

Yesterday, RCMP officers with the East District General Investigation Section and Clarenville Detachment attended a residence on Clearwater Drive in Clareville and executed a search warrant. At the property, both men were arrested. Upon his arrest, Steven Smith was found in possession of a quantity of cash, a replica hand gun and other items consistent with drug trafficking.

In continuing the investigation, police then attended a residence on Thorburn Place in Clarenville where the second warrant was executed.

Inside each home, officers located and seized the following items:

• A quantity of cocaine – combined amount of more than 250 grams
• A quantity of methamphetamine – combined amount of more than 30 grams
• A quantity of prescription medications
• More than $11,000.00 cash
• Other items consistent with drug trafficking

Both men attend court today and are charged with the following criminal offences:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – methamphetamine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – prescription medications
• Possession of proceeds of crime

The investigation is continuing.

RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Following a traffic stop and the execution of a search warrant by RCMP NL, 44-year-old Murley Tucker of Bunyan’s Cove, who was found in possession of more than $82,000 cash, more than 23 cases of contraband tobacco and three unsafely stored long guns, was arrested on August 29, 2023. He is charged with a number of offences.

As part of an on-going investigation, RCMP officers with both East and West District General Investigation Sections, with assistance from the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West, conducted the traffic stop with a vehicle in Botwood. Officers located and seized a large amount of cash and contraband tobacco. Tucker was arrested.

In continuing the investigation, a warrant to search Tucker’s home and all buildings on his property was obtained. Officers located and seized three unsafely stored firearms, additional quantities of cash and contraband tobacco, and other items consistent with trafficking contraband tobacco.

Tucker was released from police custody and is set to appear in court on December 21, 2023. He is charged with the following offences:

• Unsafe storage of a firearm – three counts – Criminal Code
• Possession of proceeds of crime – two counts – Criminal Code
• Possession of unstamped tobacco -two counts – Excise Act
• Possession of contraband tobacco – Revenue Administration Act

The investigation is continuing.

RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A recent RCMP traffic enforcement operation in the Greater Moncton area has resulted in nine vehicles being towed and 121 traffic violations being issued.

On August 25, 2023, members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU) and the Highway Safety Enforcement Branch of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, worked together to conduct multiple traffic enforcement operations in both urban and rural areas in Greater Moncton.

121 tickets were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act, including 33 tickets for using a hand-held electronic device while driving, and 21 tickets for not wearing a seatbelt. In total, nine vehicles were towed, several of which had fictitious inspection stickers on their windshield.

“Fictitious motor vehicle inspection stickers are a widespread issue in New Brunswick,” says Sgt. Ghislain David of the Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit. “The cost of a two-year motor vehicle inspection is $45; however, people are paying over $100 for a fictitious sticker, and are then fined $292.50 and have to pay a towing fee when they are caught.”

The New Brunswick RCMP’s TTEU conducts regular, targeted traffic enforcement on roadways throughout the province with the goals of improving road safety, educating motorists about traffic laws, and to reduce serious injury and fatal collisions.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

August 31, 2023 Charlottetown – Two separate traffic stops investigated by RCMP have resulted in the seizure of drugs and expected charges.

On August 28, 2023 at 10:40 p.m., Queens District RCMP responded to an impaired driving complaint in Cornwall. Police located the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired driving by drug and possession of a controlled substance. As a result of the search of the vehicle police seized 30 grams of crystal methamphetamine. The driver will appear in court on a later date.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 57-year-old man from The Glades, N.B., has died following a two-vehicle collision in Second North River, N.B.

On August 30, 2023, at approximately 5 p.m., members of the Caledonia Region RCMP detachment responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision between a pickup truck and a vehicle on Homestead Road in Second North River, N.B. The collision is believed to have occurred when a car travelling westbound crossed the centerline during a heavy rainstorm and collided with an eastbound pickup truck.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On September 1, 2023, the Iqaluit RCMP Detachment will be closed due to the water shut-off in the City of Iqaluit. The availability of front counter services and criminal record checks will be suspended for the day.

The Iqaluit RCMP Detachment will continue to respond to operational calls for service. In the event of an emergency, please call 979-1111.