RCMP

On the morning of May 10, members of Morinville RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 2 north of Morinville. Police stopped a motorcycle travelling southbound at a speed of 220 km/hr. The driver, a 23 year-old man from Clyde, was stopped and arrested at the scene. Police also seized the motorcycle he had been driving. The suspect was brought before a Justice and released to appear in Morinville Provincial Court on May 29. The matter has since been adjourned to June 26.

On May 12, Morinville RCMP arrested a 25 year old man caught breaking into a residential property on the Alexander First Nation. The suspect has been remanded into custody and will appear in Morinville Provincial Court on June 5 to face charges of break & enter and mischief.

On May 17, Morinville RCMP arrested two youths who were stealing items from vehicles parked at night in a residential area in Morinville. Charges of theft and mischief are pending against a 13 year old boy and a 14 year old boy.

On May 21, Morinville RCMP responded to a report of suspicious activity in Gibbons and arrested two suspects in possession of a vehicle that had been stolen in St. Albert. The suspects were also in possession of stolen identification and credit cards from Edmonton. A 27 year-old man from Bonnyville is facing 7 theft related charges and a 32 year-old woman from Edmonton is facing 6 theft-related charges. Both were brought before a Justice and released to appear in Morinville Provincial Court on June 12.

On May 23, Morinville RCMP responded to an early morning alarm at a commercial property south of Gibbons. A 47 year-old man from Stony Plain was arrested in possession of a truck that had been stolen from Edmonton. The suspect was released from custody and will be appearing in Morinville Provincial Court on June 26 to face charges of possessing stolen property.

RCMP Morinville Detachment has partnered with Town of Morinville Municipal Enforcement and Sturgeon County Municipal Enforcement to launch the Sturgeon Regional Positive Ticketing program. This program was rolled out on May 1, with officers issuing positive tickets recognizing youths who demonstrate good citizenship such as helping others, following safety rules, volunteering, or showing acts of kindness. Each ticket is attached to a gift certificate which can be redeemed for a treat at a local vendor or shop. During the month of May, approximately 250 tickets were handed out to local youths!

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.”

For more information, click here.

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 June is:
Theft of Off-Highway Vehicles: Safe storage of, and tips to protect, off-highway vehicles

Summer is rapidly approaching, which means outdoor enthusiasts will be headed out to use their recreational vehicles. With the increase of use, the RCMP would like to remind citizens to properly secure their off-highway vehicles (OHVs) such as quads, dirt bikes, and side-by-sides to avoid thefts.

There was a total of 1,624 "Theft of Other Motor Vehicles" in Alberta RCMP jurisdiction in 2023, with 147 of them occurring in June.

Here are some tips to keep your recreational vehicles safe:

• Do not leave keys in or near the OHV when left unattended.
• Store your OHV in a locked garage or shed, if possible.
• Block your OHV with other vehicles so it can not be easily moved.
• If you have security cameras, ensure that they are active—especially in the evening.
• Keep track of serial numbers and have identifying photos should a theft occur.
• Keep outdoor property lights on at night or use motion sensor lights.

Thieves are less likely to target your property if you make it harder and less accessible for them to steal.

Follow #SecureYourRide on X (@RCMPAlberta) and Facebook (@RCMPinAlberta) for crime prevention tips this month to keep your OHVs safe and enjoy them all season long!

Remember! If you see something, say something!

RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell the RCMP where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

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.

For more crime prevention tips, follow us on Facebook (@RCMPinAlberta) and Twitter (@RCMPAlberta).

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.

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.

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