RCMP calls for service jumped a bit the week of Oct. 13 to Oct. 20.
Responding to 42 calls for service, the busiest category for the RCMP officers serving in Rimbey this week was on the highways and roads of the region.
Officers responded to seven suspicious persons or vehicle complaints, one traffic collision, one animal versus vehicle collision and issued four traffic tickets. Officers also charged one driver with an impaired or refusing to comply with the mandatory alcohol screening.
In criminal matters, officers responded to one assault, two break-and-enters, two complaints of mischief, laid two charges of possession of property obtained by crime, investigated two complaints of fraud or extortion, two complaints of trespassing and one complaint of disturbing the peace.
For other policing matters, officers provided general assistance to the public twice, dealt with a lost-and-found item, conducted one well being check and responded to one sudden death.
To report a crime in the Rimbey area, minor issues can be reported through the RCMP app, available on all Apple and Android devices, or by calling the 24-hour non-emergency line at 403-843-2223.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.p3tips.com or via the P3 Tips app, also available on apple and Android devices.
In the case of emergency, call 911.