Suspended driver
Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and determined the operator of the vehicle was a suspended driver. The operator was charged and the vehicle was towed.
Road rage
A person reported an incident of road rage as they were entering Camrose. The operator of the subject vehicle stopped their vehicle at the red light on 73 Street, got out of their vehicle and retrieved a sledgehammer from the back of their vehicle allegedly brandishing it at the person reporting. Police located and stopped the subject vehicle. The operator of the subject vehicle was arrested for assault with a weapon. This matter is still under investigation.
Impaired by drugs
Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration. The operator of the vehicle was given a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) and failed and subsequently issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction and charged with having cannabis within easy access to the driver. The vehicle was seized and towed.
Scam
A person reported a possible scam from a person alleging to be a famous prince. No personal information was provided and no funds were transferred to the alleged scammer.
Non-responsive driver
A person reported finding a person, non-responsive, in a vehicle stuck in a ditch west of 41 Street. Police attended and identified the person (then responding) in the vehicle, sitting in the driver’s seat of the subject vehicle. The driver failed an Alcohol Screening Device test and was issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction. The vehicle was towed.
Collison
Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on 48 Avenue eastbound. The vehicle in the rear struck the vehicle ahead. No injuries were reported.
Arrest on Canada-wide warrant
Police received a call of suspicious persons/vehicle in the east end near McDonalds, looking into other vehicles with flashlights. Police attended the area and stopped the vehicle in question, noting open liquor and illegal cigarettes at the feet of the front passenger. After ascertaining who the driver was and if the vehicle was properly registered/insured, the front seat passenger (male) with the open alcohol, refused to identify himself and was subsequently arrested for Obstruction. A search of the vehicle resulted in locating meth pipes, a small amount of methamphetamine and several break & enter tools. The driver of the vehicle was charged and released to appear in court at a later date. The unidentified male provided several false names to police while on scene and was subsequently taken to Camrose Police Service cells, where he was positively identified. Investigation revealed the suspect had a Canada-Wide parole warrant. He was charged with Obstruction and remanded into custody on the Canada-Wide warrant. All individuals in the vehicle were from the Red Deer area.
Stolen gas cans
A person reported two empty gas cans and one full gas can (with fuel) was stolen from a truck in the area of 4302 73 Street. This matter is still under investigation.
Criminal flight
Police attempted a vehicle stop for equipment violations. The vehicle fled from police.
Missing licence plate
Police observed a vehicle with no licence plate. Police checked with the registered owner and learned the plate had been stolen overnight. The plates were recovered later in Edmonton inside another vehicle.
Stolen cube truck
A person from a local business reported a cube truck stolen from the rear of the business.
Criminal flight
Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. Police observed a bag of cocaine on the person of the driver. Police seized the bag containing the cocaine and told the driver they were under arrest. The driver fled from police in the vehicle northbound on 53 Street. RCMP were notified. The matter is still under investigation.
Bank alarm
Police responded to a burglary alarm at a local bank. Police were unable to contact the keyholder. The doors of the building were found secure.
Vehicle obstructing traffic
Police responded to complaints of a vehicle causing issues at the intersection of 68 Street and 48 Avenue. Police spoke with the registered owner of the subject vehicle. The vehicle was towed immediately to ensure traffic safety.
Abandoned vehicle
A person reported an abandoned vehicle behind the City of Camrose recreation centre. Police attended and determined the vehicle was the same vehicle involved in the criminal flight the night before. Police identified the registered owner from documents inside the vehicle and also discovered an unspent .22 calibre shell. The vehicle was towed. This matter is still under investigation.
Careless driving
A person reported a vehicle nearly striking a pedestrian. Police located the subject vehicle and determined the operator of the subject vehicle was driving carelessly, lost control of the vehicle ending up on the front lawn of a residence located at 45 Avenue near Mount Pleasant. The operator of the vehicle was charged with careless driving, unregistered vehicle and driving with learner’s licence without supervision.