This week, the Rimbey RCMP responded to 52 calls for service. Highlights include impaired drivers, break and enters, thefts and other criminal matters.
Midnight shoppers hit various businesses in town breaking into several buildings during the early morning hours. Officers are currently investigating the matters with the assistance of the RCMP Forensic Identification Section. Police are taking this matter seriously and are utilizing all available resources to catch these criminals.
Mounties target well-known offenders
Police arrested three different wanted persons in the Rimbey area over the weekend. Your local Mounties are committed to keeping our community safe and are targeting all well-known habitual offenders ensuring that they are abiding by all their court ordered conditions. This has resulted in numerous charges being laid for breaching court orders.
A fisherman’s tale
RCMP conducted boat patrols on Gull Lake over the August Long Weekend. Boaters on the lake were checked for valid licenses, safety gear and for impairment. In one case, an angler reported that he had caught a 10-pound walleye which he had allegedly released back into the lake. However, the lucky fisherman did not have a camera with him to capture this great feat on film. One officer considered charging the man, because it has to be criminal to catch a whopper like that and have no picture to prove it!
Thieves mistake diesel for gas
While officers were conducting a foot patrol in one part of town after the midnight hour, bandits hit parked cars in another part of town trying to siphon gas. Reportedly, several vehicles were targeted for gas but one was diesel. Once the thieves realized they were stealing diesel they gave up. The victim in this case, chuckled when reporting this to police because the midnight shoppers had overlooked a full jerry can of gas in the back of the truck they were trying to siphon from.
Speeders caught near Gull Lake
Police were out this week on Highway 771 near Gull Lake conducting patrols seeking speeders after members of the Gull Lake North Citizens on Patrol advised the detachment of record breaking speeds being observed before the breakfast hour. Unbelievably, tickets were written for over 60 kilometers over the posted speed limit. Several vehicles were seized and towed. One arrest was made. In total, there were over 40 speeders charged by Rimbey Mounties.
If you have any information regarding this or any other crimes, please call the local Rimbey RCMP Detachment at (403) 843-2224 or Crime Stoppers: PHONE: 1-800-222-8477, #8477 on Telus Mobility. *8477 on Rogers AT&T.
Crime Stoppers is a community program that does work! Do your part and call now.