RCMP call volumes remained consistent between Jan. 6 – 12, with officers of the Rimbey detachment responding to 43 calls for service.
On the roads and highways surrounding the community, officers responded to seven collisions involving vehicles and wildlife, and four others with vehicle versus vehicle. Five traffic ticket issues were handed out, four suspicious vehicles were reported, and one complaint for failing to comply with impaired driving rules or Alberta’s mandatory roadside alcohol screening was reported.
For matters involving criminal code, detachment officers responded to three reports of mischief, a pair of assaults, a theft, and one report of possession of property obtained by crime. One report of fraud or extortion was reported as well.
Away from traffic and criminal code, officers responded to a pair of mental health calls, a pair of animal calls, and dealt with a lost and found item.
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.
