On the evening of February 24th, several members of Morinville RCMP and Sturgeon County Municipal Enforcement hosted a Coffee with a Cop event in Legal. This included general discussions on policing, community safety priorities, and careers in law enforcement. They hosted a similar event on March 5th, in Riviere Qui Barre
On March 14, the School Resource Officer for Morinville RCMP, Cst. Tanner Wills, participated in the production of a lighthearted video with students from Morinville Community High School which was posted on the TikTok social media app. The video has already been viewed nearly half a million times! Link can be found here: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMBaQtusR/
On the afternoon of March 20, Morinville RCMP arrested a suspect in possession of a stolen 1999 Honda CRV while patrolling near a gas station on Highway 2 west of Legal. The vehicle had been stolen earlier that day while parked behind a residence in Edmonton with the keys inside. The suspect had also attempted to fraudulently use stolen credit cards that had been in the vehicle. The suspect, a 33 year old man from Alexander First Nation, was brought before a Justice of the Peace and released from custody to appear in Morinville Provincial Court on April 17 to face charges of theft, possession of stolen property, and two counts of failing to comply with prior conditions of release. Police are reminding the public to always secure their vehicles and take basic steps to prevent theft.
In the early morning of March 26, Morinville RCMP arrested a suspect during a late night patrol in Gibbons for possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. A traffic stop led to an investigation which revealed small quantities of Fentanyl and Crystal Meth along with notebooks, plastic bags, and weight scales. A 42 year old man from Edmonton was brought before a Justice of the Peace and released from custody to appear in Morinville Provincial Court on April 10 to face charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, altering/removing a VIN number from a vehicle, and failing to comply with a probation order.
On the morning of March 26, Morinville RCMP arrested a suspect who had stolen a 2022 Mitsubishi RVR which was left idling in front of a residence in Morinville earlier that day with the keys inside. The suspect had then proceeded to steal tools from a nearby construction site. The suspect was in possession of the stolen vehicle and tools at the time of his arrest. A 33 year old man from Alexander First Nation was remanded into custody to appear in court to face charges of theft, possession of stolen property, and two counts of failing to comply with prior conditions of release. Police are reminding the public to always secure their vehicles and take basic steps to prevent theft.
On the morning of March 31, Morinville RCMP located a stolen mid-2000’s Chevy pickup truck and trailer while on patrol on Range Road 251 east of Morinville. A male suspect was driving the vehicle and attempted to flee from police but was apprehended a short
In Alberta, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) serves as the provincial police force, as is the case in all provinces except Ontario and Quebec. The RCMP enforces both provincial statutes and the Criminal Code of Canada. The Province of Alberta covers the expense of police services for all Alberta municipalities under 5,000 residents.
The Morinville RCMP detachment serves both urban and rural areas. The area is policed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Contact information:
In the case of an emergency call: 9-1-1 Complaints: 780-939-4520 Administration: 780-939-4550 Fax: 780-939-3774
Address:
Morinville RCMP Detachment 10512-101 Avenue, Morinville, AB T8R 1K9
Community Assisted Policing Through the Use of Recorded Evidence
The Alberta RCMP are asking residents and businesses to register their video surveillance cameras with them to help reduce time in investigations.
The Community Assisted Policing Through the Use of Recorded Evidence, or "CAPTURE", is a voluntary registry program the RCMP has expanded across the province where private residents and business owners can sign up and let police know they have a camera on their property.
The purpose of the program is simple — if there is a crime, the RCMP can check the list and see who in the area may have cameras on their property that might have recorded anything that could help in their investigation.
To sign up, residents and or businesses can go to the website www.ruralalbertacapture.ca and provide their contact information as well as how many cameras they have on their property and which way they face.
The Alberta RCMP App
The Alberta RCMP has launched a mobile app that is available for iOS and Android devices. The app has been developed to simplify online user experiences on mobile devices to ensure that Albertans can access information quickly and conveniently.
The app is free to download through Apple or Google Play.
According to the Alberta RCMP, “Developing the app allows the Alberta RCMP to provide the public with online access to news, crime reporting, detachment locations, crime mapping and statistics, and a map for initiatives like Project Lock Up. The app also provides access to partner law enforcement services, mental health supports, Crime Stoppers and links to Alberta RCMP social media accounts.”
The Town of Legal is committed to neighbourhood development, including innovative and responsive community policing.
Knowing the real picture of neighbourhood crime reported to the RCMP is the first step in doing something about it. Neighbourhood crime is more than just numbers; it’s about knowing where crime is happening.
The RCMP Public Crime Map is provided by the Alberta RCMP's mapping unit.
The Crime Map is updated daily, Monday to Friday by the RCMP.
For more information, please contact the Morinville RCMP: PHONE: 780-939-4550
RCMP Crime Prevention Calendar
Alberta RCMP has introduced a newly developed Crime Prevention Calendar. This calendar will be used across Alberta for education and public outreach.
The calendar provides monthly themes that will inform their messaging, and partner messaging, throughout the year. Each month's theme was chosen based on a combination of statistics, seasonality and public perception of issues.
The crime prevention theme for April is CPTED - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Tips to keep your property protected.
Home Security Info & Tips
Your home is more than just a building, and the belongings that fill your home are more than just "stuff". Homes represent family, friends, history, and community, the foundations of who we are. And crimes like vandalism, break and enter, and theft that target homes are upsetting in addition to being costly and inconvenient to recover from.
Whether you own or rent and whether you live in an apartment, a townhouse or a house, protecting your home is the first step to protecting your neighbourhood and your community.
Did you know?
Residential break and enters follow trends.
Many residential break and enters happen during good weather (when many of us leave windows and doors open for ventilation), during popular vacation times like winter and summer school breaks (when many houses are unoccupied and left untended), and during common work hours (when there is a good chance of homes being unoccupied).
There are simple things you can do to boost the security of your home and reduce the risk of break and enters.
By using CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) techniques around the exterior of your home, you can make a big difference to your security at home.
Do:
Make your home visible from the street so criminals have nowhere to hide.
Create the illusion of occupancy when you're away by making sure mail is picked up, the yard is maintained and lights are on timers.
Consider investing in a multi-zone, verified alarm systems.
Keep recordssuch as purchase receipts, appraisal reports, serial numbers and photographs of your valuables to help police identify your property if it is stolen.
Thorough reference checks if you are planning a renovation or considering hiring a dog-walker, pet-sitter, house-keeper or any other contractor that will have access to your home.
Wait for the gate. When entering or leaving underground parking garages, wait for the automatic gate to close before proceeding.
Don't:
Hide spare keys outside your home. If you need to have spare keys available, leave them with a trusted neighbour.
Leave your home untended while you are out of town. Arrange to have mail picked up, yard maintenance done and consider putting lights on a timer so your home doesn't look empty.
Help criminals. Close and lock your doors and windows. Don't leave your garage door opener in a vehicle parked on the street. Lock up ladders or tools that could help a criminal get into your home.
Post your vacation plans on social networking sites or voicemail greetings.
Pay for a single-zone or unmonitored alarm system.
Remember! If you see something, say something!
Public safety is everyone's responsibility—and it's easy. The best way to do your part for public safety is to get connected to your neighbourhood, pay attention to what is going on around you and report any criminal or suspicious activity to the police.
The Morinville RCMP can be reached at 780-939-4520 or in the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Citizens of Patrol (COP) are active in Legal. COP’s goal is to be the look-out for any suspicious or criminal activity in and around the community, to record the activity, and where appropriate, to report such activities to the RCMP. Simply put, COP members act as additional “eyes and ears” for the community and the police which assists in reducing crime.
Help keep the Town of Legal safe by acting as a Citizen on Patrol.
