December 1-7
Breach of Peace
St Mary’s Hospital security staff reported a known female refusing to leave the premises and being verbally aggressive. Police located and arrested the female to prevent further breach of peace. The female was released later and served a trespass notice to St. Mary’s Hospital unless requiring medical treatment.
Vehicle taken without consent
A person reported her vehicle was taken without consent by a known male. The vehicle was later reported abandoned by Lloydminster RCMP and subsequently towed.
Motor Vehicle collisions
A collision occurred between two motor vehicles at Grand Drive and 49 Avenue. The operator of one of the vehicles was charged with following too close.
A collision occurred between two vehicles at 6800 block and 49 Avenue. The operator of one vehicle was charged with failing to proceed safely after stopping.
Possible relationship scam
A person reported that a friend may be the victim of a relationship scam online, involving an alleged Brazilian dancer who needed money for bail.
Erratic driving causing damage to property
A person reported three trucks driving erratically in the parking lot of the Smith Clinic/Duggan Mall. As a result of the erratic driving rocks were thrown up and broke the glass in the two front doors of the clinic. The person reporting provided licence plate numbers to the police who in turn contacted the registered owners and determined the operators of the trucks.
Possible fraud
A person reported a possible fraud involving the purchase of a vehicle from a company in Texas. The person reporting indicated that they had sent funds for the truck but a year and a half later had not received the vehicle and were still receiving requests for more money from the alleged company.
Garage fire
Police attended and assisted Camrose Fire Department with a residential garage fire. The fire was extinguished by CFD and the garage was boarded up.
Possession of knife
St. Mary’s Hospital security staff reported detaining a male suspect in possession of a knife. Police attended and identified the suspect who displayed signs of intoxication. The suspect was arrested and charged with Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Possession under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.
Causing issues at hospital
St. Mary’s Hospital staff reported a male who was causing issues. Police attended and dealt with the male. On a separate occurrence later that day a St. Mary’s Hospital nurse reported that the male had come close to assaulting another nurse.
Acting suspicious
A person reported a male suspect acting suspicious and smoking inside of a local business. Police attended and located the male suspect in the storage area of the business. Police determined the suspect had a 24-hour curfew and order “not to be intoxicated.” The suspect was arrested and charged.
Collision
A collision occurred between two vehicles (semi truck and passenger truck towing a utility trailer) at the intersection of 73 street and 48 Avenue. The incident momentarily delayed traffic moving westbound on Highway 13 until the semi could be moved. Charges are pending for the operator of the passenger truck regarding an unsafe turn into traffic. No injuries were reported.
Stolen firearm
Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. Police observed open liquor in the vehicle and a subsequent search revealed a carbine rifle, quantity of cash, cocaine and drug paraphernalia. The operator of the vehicle (suspect) was arrested for unauthorized possession of a firearm. Checks of the firearm determined it was stolen out of Flagstaff County. The vehicle was towed and the suspect charged with numerous firearm offences, possession of a controlled substance and possession of proceeds of crime.
Charity Checkstop success
Camrose Police Service members and members of Camrose Police Service Trauma and Crime Support Services were joined by members of Camrose Helps and Action for Healthy Communities during the annual Charity Checkstop. Thanks to the generosity of the community donations filled the trailers on site and included over $9,000 in cash.
Stolen purse
A person reported their purse was stolen out of their vehicle while it was parked in the Camrose Community Centre Field House parking lot. The driver’s side door handle was damaged. The person contacted their bank and was told that someone had attempted to use their bank card.
Attempt theft from vehicle
A person reported an attempted theft from a vehicle in a local retail parking lot, when another vehicle described as a black Avalanche pulled up beside the victim vehicle and smashed a window. Police notified the registered owner of the victim vehicle who indicated nothing was stolen from the vehicle.
Police remind citizens to remove all valuables from their vehicles at all times, even when locked. Place items out of sight in a locked trunk or take them with you. And always close your vehicle windows completely and lock the doors.
Weapons call
Reports were received of a male with access to a firearm having a mental health episode, making threats to police. Police evacuated and contained the area surrounding the suspect’s residence. The suspect was arrested after attempting to flee the area. A later search of the suspect’s residence revealed a firearm.