Last week the Rimbey RCMP responded to 43 calls for service. The calls for service included assaults, break and enters, fraud and other property related crimes.
Car owner is responsible for drivers
A 43-year-old resident of Rimbey was stopped and found to be driving with a suspended licence. He was charged and the vehicle he was driving was impounded for 30 days. The vehicle belonged to his girlfriend who knowingly allowed him to drive it while he was suspended. The girlfriend a 46-year-old resident of Rimbey was also charged for allowing this offence to happen. It is the responsibility of the vehicle owner to ensure anyone who drives their vehicle is properly licenced.
Flashback
The Rimbey RCMP were called to a sudden death, however upon arriving it was found the complainant was suffering from dementia and was remembering the prior death of his brother. The elderly male was transported to the hospital for an assessment.
Woman charged in domestic dispute
In the early morning hours RCMP responded to a domestic dispute. A 25-year-old woman had fled the residence after damaging walls, breaking several windows and assaulting her common-law husband with a stick. Alcohol was a contributing factor in this incident. The woman has been charged with mischief and assault with a weapon. Children Services and the Victim Services Unit are assisting on this file.
Smash and dash
Shortly before 7 a.m. on Jan. 19 someone broke into the Side Street Liquor store. The suspects entered from the rear alley. If anyone saw anything suspicious at this time please contact the RCMP.
Drag teen in B&E
In another incident a Rimbey teenager is facing break and enter and breach of probation charges stemming from an early morning incident. The 17-year-old entered a residence through an unlocked door while the family was sleeping inside. He dressed himself in clothing belonging to a female occupant and subsequently passed out.
Missing man needed a break
Rimbey RCMP investigated a missing person. A 27-year-old resident of Red Deer was on a work crew that stopped at a convenience store for refreshments. The man placed his items on the counter and said he would be right back but subsequently disappeared. He was located two days later and advised he just needed a break.
If you have any information on these or any other crimes, please call the Rimbey RCMP at (403) 843-2224 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477, #8477 on Telus Mobility or *8477 on Rogers AT&T.
Crime Stoppers is a community program that does work. Do your part and call now.
