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4-DAY WEATHER Thurs. 19°C
Fri. 16°C
Sat. 19°C
Sun. 19°C
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LOTTERY NUMBERS Friday, September 24, 2021
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RCMP files from September 20 - 25 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser September 20 03:32 – Traffic stop conducted in Lamont County near Mundare. A driver from Chipman was provided tickets for a learner driving outside the permitted hours (voluntary penalty of $162) as well as high beams shining in an approaching driver’s eyes (VP $81). 09:11 -Report of attempted theft of a truck parked at a lodging establishment in the Town of Vegreville. Damage was done to the door and ignition of a truck but the suspects were unable to start the vehicle. It did not appear that items were stolen. CCTV being reviewed. Investigation is ongoing. September 21 01:59 – Call to request assistance from the RCMP due to issues with complainant’s bed at a health care facility. Dispatch called the location and confirmed the caller’s identity and that he was a patient at the facility. Since RCMP does not deal with lumpy beds, no further action was taken. 15:07 – Request received from a health agency for a wellbeing check on a patient who left a voice message cancelling an appointment. The message also contained comments that caused the health care professionals concern. Members attended the residence and confirmed that the client was okay and was with family members. September 22 10:51 – Curfew check conducted on a client with a 24 hour curfew. The client failed to present himself to members at the Vegreville residence. The 30-year-old male was breached, later arrested and released with documents for court. 18:41 – Report of a hit and run in the town of Vegreville. The subject vehicle was located and stopped. The 62-yearold driver indicated she had consumed 2 glasses of wine. A roadside demand was given and the driver failed. The driver was suspended for 90 days and impaired driving sanctions have been applied under the Provincial Administrative Legislation which includes a $1,000 fine, one year of ignition interlock and a course. The vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days. September 23 09:22 – Report of collision on Hwy 16 in Lamont County. A driver travelling 100 kmph westbound in the rain stated they were hit from behind by another
vehicle, resulting in both vehicles hitting the ditch. The driver of the vehicle that was hit came to the detachment to provide a report. The report indicated that the vehicle that struck the complainant’s vehicle indicated that he had fallen asleep while his vehicle had cruise set at 110 kmph. The report is being reviewed and charges are pending. 13:53 – Report of an attempted scam. The complainant indicated that his senior mother received a phone call from someone claiming to be with Reader’s Digest. The caller indicated that if she sent money, she would be eligible to win an even larger sum. The recipient of the call did not provide any money and told family about the call so the scammer was unsuccessful.
15:39 – While on patrol, members observed a female known to have active arrest warrants. The subject attempted to flee but was apprehended and arrested on her warrants by members. The following day the subject was released by a Justice of the Peace. 18:31 – Report of an intoxicated male in the town of Vegreville who was being belligerent and arguing with random people. He was also walking around without shoes. The 40-year-old male was arrested for mischief and provided a safe place to sober up. September 24 11:43 – Report of a break and enter to a commercial building in the town of Mundare. The complainant reports that the door had been forcibly opened but it did not appear anything was taken. Under investigation. 18:06 – Report of a single vehicle collision on Hwy 857 involving a tractor that had rolled into the ditch. Members
attended and learned that the collision had happened 2 hours prior. There were no injuries and members assisted with traffic control until the tow truck crew had completed the vehicle recovery. September 25 11:44 – Report of a theft from a residential garage in Vegreville. The complainant indicated that a blue electric guitar was stolen. Under investigation. September 26 03:20 – Members conducted a curfew check on a 33-year-old female in Vegreville who also had a warrant for arrest. Members located the subject at a residence in Vegreville when she was not to be within 20 km of Vegreville. The warrants were executed and additional charges for breaching conditions were handed out. The subject was later remanded into custody. 19:47 – Report received from another jurisdiction about a semi-truck with an unsecured load. Members were able to intercept the truck on Hwy 16 near Hwy 631 and conducted a traffic stop. Members checked the driver’s paperwork and verified that the load was secured properly. 20:58 – Traffic stop conducted on Hwy 16A. A 23-year-old female was issued a ticket for driving while unauthorized carrying a mandatory court appearance. 22:28 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville on a Chevy Silverado. The driver of the vehicle was unable to provide valid proof of insurance. Members noted the smell of marijuana and noted an open container of marijuana in the center console. Driver was detained for further investigation. Members searched the vehicle and located methamphetamine as well as break-in tools. The driver was issued a ticket for failing to produce insurance (mandatory court) and was released with documents for court. Investigation ongoing.
During the week there were 78 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 0 false 911s, 2 animal strikes, 4 wellbeing checks, 11 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 2 COVID, and approximately 11 tickets from traffic enforcement.
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