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COPs socialize with Citizens on Patrol at legion hall

Rimbey RCMP had a busy week investigating nearly 50 files.

Rimbey RCMP had a busy week investigating nearly 50 files. Highlights of the week include break and enters, impaired driving, assault, drugs and other criminal matters.

Out of touch without iPod

A distraught youth reported his iPod Touch had been stolen from the skateboard park in Rimbey on Sept. 21. It is described as white in a purple case. If your child came home this week with an iPod and said they “borrowed” it from a friend, please give us a call. It would be nice to get this young lad’s iPod back before he goes into video game withdrawal.

ATV thieves spooked

At approximately 2 a.m. Sept. 23, two bandits attempted to steal an ATV from a rural residence near Township Road 414. They were discovered up to no good by the owner of the property who spooked them off. Police were called and patrolled the area. The subsequent investigation is still ongoing and charges are pending in the matter. The two midnight shoppers can drop by the detachment at any time to provide their statement or wait and be the first to try on a new pair of silver bracelets we just picked up for this special occasion.

CSIs, dogs help track thieves

On Sept. 24, at approximately 3 a.m., two thieves went on a crime spree. First, they broke into a gas station, and then broke into another commercial building in town. The two criminals then decided to prowl farmyards on Lockhart Road. They entered onto properties, rifled through unlocked cars and stole items of value. Rimbey Mounties immediately began the investigation with the assistance of the police dog section and a forensic team brought in from Red Deer. It wasn’t long before the vigilant Rimbey members had suspects and began to round them up.

Two adult males have been identified as being responsible for the shenanigans and have been charged accordingly with a long list of Criminal Code charges. One of the adults, a previous resident of Rimbey, is well known to police.

Can’t be in two courts at once

On a recent court date, a 51-year-old resident of Stony Plain was sentenced to 90 days jail time. He had already served the time awaiting court for oilfield thefts in Rimbey and was released from custody. The man left court in a rush to make another court commitment back in Stony Plain to deal with other matters. This man must have been in a hurry for justice because he was caught going 170 km/h on Highway 20 just north of town. He may have been late for court — it’s a long walk from Rimbey.

Midnight mower

At 3 a.m., on Sept. 13, an alert traveller noted an elderly male laying in a ditch north of town. It turns out the male was suffering from dementia and thought that he was there to mow the ditches.

Barkeep assaulted in brawl

A bar brawl took a turn for the worse when the sober owner was violently assaulted. Charges of assault causing bodily harm are pending against a 23-year-old Rimbey man.

Habitual thief charged

A 21-year-old Rimbey resident is unemployed and facing charges after he was caught with his hand in the till. A subsequent investigation revealed this man had stolen from his employer on several prior occasions.

CPR works

On Sept. 19 Rimbey RCMP were called to assist EMTs after a man collapsed at the Co-op. Fortunately, for this man another person administered CPR at the scene and saved his life.

COPs socialize with cops

Rimbey Mounties joined the wonderful volunteers from the Gull Lake North Citizens on Patrol (COP) for an enjoyable evening at the Rimbey Legion. Members of the society shared success stories over an amazing meal that included guest speakers from Ponoka County. Your local officers are proud to serve in Rimbey and the surrounding counties. When citizens take pride in their community and lend a helping hand to help make the community safe, it makes our job that much more meaningful.

If you would like some information on how to become a valuable member of the Gull Lake North Citizens on Patrol, please call the Rimbey Detachment at (403) 843-2224.

If you have any information on these or any other crimes, please call the Rimbey RCMP at (403) 843-2224 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, #8477 on Telus Mobility or *8477 on Rogers AT&T.