Press Releases

July 30th, 2010

July 29th, 2010

A 34 year old man was stopped driving his vehicle in the area of 41 Street and 47 Avenue. It was determined the vehicle was not registered or insured so the man was charged under the Traffic Safety Act and the vehicle was towed.

A 48 year old man was stopped in the area of 48 Avenue and 61 Street and it was determined his vehicle was not insured. The man was charged with operating a Uninsured vehicle and it was also towed.

Police received a complaint of an intoxicated male in the area of 51 Avenue and 49 Street. A 26 year old man was located in the area and arrested and charged with Public Intoxication. The man was also dealt with on an outstanding arrest warrant.

While conducting a Check Stop on Camrose Drive, Police stopped a 41 year old man from Tofield. The man displayed signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired driving. He was transported to the Police station where he provided breath samples of 150 mg% and 150 mg%. He was charged with Impaired Driving and driving with a blood alcohol level exceeding 80 mg%.

July 28th, 2010

While Police were conducting a vehicle stop in the area of 67 Street and 44 Avenue , the male diver of the vehicle fled on foot. The male was locate a short time later and it was determined he was a suspended driver. The 26 year old man has been charged with Obstructing a Police Officer, Driving while Suspended, Driving and Uninsured Vehicle and Driving an Unregistered Vehicle. The vehicle he was driving was also seized for 30 days.

After receiving a complaint where two guitars had been stolen from a residence police identified a suspect. Police located the suspect who was determined to be responsible for the theft. The 33 year old man has been charged with possession of stolen property. The stolen guitars were also recovered.

As part of an investigation relating to an obstruction of justice, Police locate a 23 year old man who had threatened a witness on an outstanding matter that was awaiting trial. After the man was arrested Police found a quantity of cocaine in his possession. The man has been charged with obstructing justice, possession of a controlled substance and breaching conditions of a court order.

A 44 year old man was stopped for speeding in the area of 48 Avenue and Grand Drive. The man displayed signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired driving. He was transported to the Police station where he provided breath sample of 230 mg% and 230 mg%. The man has been charged with Impaired Driving and Driving with a Blood Alcohol Level Exceeding 80 mg%.

A 27 year old man was issued a 24 hour suspension after his vehicle was stopped in the area of 48 Avenue and Mount Pleasant Drive, and he displayed signs of impairment.

While on patrol Police observed a female and her passenger riding a motorized scooter in the area of Montrose Avenue. The driver and passenger were yelling and drawing attention to them selves. The scooter was stopped and the 24 year old female displayed signs of impairment and was subsequently issued a 24 hour suspension.

July 27th, 2010

A resident in the area of 52 Avenue and 43 Street reported that a 70 horse power Mercury outboard motor had been stole from a boat which was parked on a trailer behind the residence.

Police responded to a 911 call where the caller reported that his adult son had broken into his residence and was causing problems. The son left the residence prior to Police arriving, but was located outside the home in an intoxicated condition. He was arrested for Break and Enter and charges are pending.

A complaint was received where a number of subjects were acting suspicious in an alley behind a residence near 36 Avenue and 66 Street. Police located three youths nearby who were responsible for the complaint. The youths were under the influence of alcohol and were taken home to their parents.

July 26th, 2010

July 26th, 2010

Police received a report that sometime overnight, a business in the Duggan Mall had been broken into and a large amount of chocolate bars had been stolen. An investigation continues into this matter.

July 25th, 2010

July 24th, 2010

July 23rd, 2010

July 22nd, 2010

Police responded to a complaint of an intoxicated male on the south side of Camrose. The male was located and he was arrested for public intoxication and later released when sober.

Police initiated a traffic stop and noted the driver to be under the influence of cannabis marihuana. The subject was issued a 24 hour driving suspension for driving while under the influence of drug.

Police received two complaints from the same residence that their patio window was egged during the night. Shortly after the second call police located four youths responsible for the mischief. The complainant was willing to take part in a restorative justice approach with the youths. All four youths were taken to the residence and cleaned the window and patio. They were then escorted home and their parents were advised of their actions.

On July 21, 2010 police initiated a controlled drugs and substance investigation. As a result of the investigation a 24 year old male from Camrose was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of a controlled substance (cannabis marihuana) and breaching his existing release conditions. The adult male has been held in custody untile his next court appearance.

July 21st, 2010

Police have received several reports of thefts from vehicles over the past week. During the course of the investigation into these thefts Police identified three suspects. Two youths and an 18 year old male were located by Police and questioned in relation to these thefts. The three subjects have been charged with theft from motor vehicles. In total 20 criminal charges were laid against the three subjects.

Police received over 20 complaints of mischief’s to vehicles throughout the city. These complaints included damage to side mirrors and doors as well as smashed windows. Police are currently investigating the matter in an attempt to identify suspects. If you have any information please contact police or crime stoppers.

While conducting patrols police arrested a male who had outstanding warrants from the Camrose Police Service.

Police initiated a Controlled Drugs and Substances investigation during the evening in which a 24 year old male was arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking. A quantity of drugs was located and charges are pending on the male. 

 

July 20th, 2010

Police received two separate complaints in relation to thefts from unlocked vehicles. These incidents have been associated to several thefts from vehicles which occurred over the past week. During the course of the investigation into these thefts Police identified three possible suspects. Two youths and an 18 year old male were located by Police and questioned in relation to the various thefts. Charges are pending against all three subjects.

While on patrol Police observed a suspicious youth in the area of 47 Avenue and 59 Street. Upon speaking to the youth it was determined that he was in an area which he was prohibited to be in as a condition of a Court order. The youth was arrested and charged with breaching the order.

Police responded to a complaint of a Break and Enter to a residence. Upon arriving at the home a youth was located inside. The youth is known to the home owners who were away on vacation. The investigation continues to determine if the youth had permission to be in the home or if an offence was committed.

July 19th, 2010

Police received numerous complaints of theft from vehicles and mischief to vehicles overnight. They ranged from the south end of Camrose through to the north end in the 60 – 65 Street areas. Items such as cell phones, wallets and purses were stolen. Police would like to remind people to lock their vehicles at all times when not occupied. If anyone has information about these crimes please contact police.

July 18th, 2010

In the early morning of July 17th, 2010 police had stopped a vehicle and the two occupants of the vehicle ran away from police on foot. The occupants were not located by police and the vehicle was then towed as it was not insured or registered and had alcohol in the front seat. Police had recognized the male driver and later that day the driver was arrested. The 18 year old man is now facing multiple charges including: Obstructing an investigation, driving while disqualified, driving with no insurance, driving with no vehicle registration, driving with an unauthorized license plate, and possession of liquor in a vehicle along with a breach of a court order.

Police have laid charges against two men for an incident that occurred on July 13th, 2010, where a female reported that she had been sexually assaulted while at one of the men's residence in Camrose. A 26 year old and a 19 year old have been charged with sexual assault and assault against the female and are scheduled to appear in provincial court.

At approximately 3:00 A.M. Police received a report of several people on the roof of the Duggan Mall. When police arrived they noted that the people could no longer get down due to their level of intoxication. The Camrose Fire Department was required to assist the four people off the roof. All four adults were then arrested and where charged with Mischief and Public Intoxication.

July 17th, 2010

Shortly after 7:00 A.M. on July 16th, 2010 police responded to a 911 call that a lady had broken into a residence and was threatening the owner of the residence with a knife. The caller had managed to lock himself in a bathroom and escaped out a window. Police attended the residence and located the 34 year old lady in a nearby residence and the lady was heavily intoxicated. The lady was arrested and later released from custody to appear in provincial court facing charges of break & entering and committing an assault with a weapon, Uttering threats and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace.

A resident reported that the license plate was stolen off of his parked vehicle sometime over night.

While police were patrolling the parking lot of a bar in Camrose near closing time, they observed two men fighting in the parking lot near the bar doors. The men were separated and both were issued with a $500 bylaw ticket for fighting in a public place.

Police attended an area in Camrose in search of a possible domestic dispute and observed a man and a woman arguing in an alley downtown. When police approached the arguing couple the lady assaulted the police officer. The 20 year old lady was arrested and is facing a charge of assaulting a police officer.

July 16th, 2010

Police received a complaint from a homeowner stating that on July 11th, 2010 she was away from her residence for a short time and when she returned home she noticed someone had entered her residence and had stolen a safe that was kept inside her residence. The safe contained a quantity of cash; police are still investigating the incident.

A 20 year old lady attended the front counter of the police station and reported that at approximately 3:15 P.M. on July 15th she was walking across the intersection located at 50 Street and 50 Avenue when she was hit by a vehicle. She received an injury to her leg as a result. She did not have any information on the vehicle that struck her as the vehicle left the scene. Police are investigating the reported collision in an attempt to identify the vehicle and driver involved.

A vehicle was stopped by police and the driver of the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license. The 23 year old man was issued with a ticket for driving while unauthorized and his vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days in accordance with the legislation.

July 15th, 2010

A parked unlocked vehicle was entered some time overnight and the owners credit card and vehicle keys were stolen from inside the vehicle.

July 14th, 2010

Two downtown residents reported that sometime overnight, their vehicles had been damaged by having beer bottles thrown at them. An investigation continues into these matters.

Police also received reports of tail lights being stolen from two vehicles that were parked on the east end of Camrose overnight. If anyone has any information in regards to these thefts, please contact the Camrose Police Service or Crimestoppers.

At 10:04 P.M. police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a downtown residence. Upon arrival, police gained entry into the residence as screaming and yelling could be heard inside the house. Police encountered a 36 year old male inside the residence who was very agitated and confrontational with the police. The male was arrested and during the course of his arrest, the male resisted violently and needed to be subdued by police. The investigation led to the male being charged with Resisting Arrest and was taken before a Justice of the Peace on these matters.

July 14th, 2010

In the early morning hours of June 12th, 2010, police received a 911 call from a female resident advising that a masked man had broken into her residence, threatened her, and stole a quantity of cash and jewelry from the house prior to fleeing the scene. As a result of this report, police deployed the Police Service Dog, and put several hours into this serious investigation.

A lengthy investigation into this incident has determined the report made by the female was false. On July 12th, 2010, the female complainant was re-interviewed in relation to this matter and eventually admitted to fabricating the report to police. The female has been charged with Public Mischief and is set to appear in Camrose Provincial Court on these matters.

July 13th, 2010

A 42 year old Edmonton woman was arrested on outstanding warrants originating out of the Edmonton Police Service. The female was processed and released to appear in Edmonton Provincial Court on her matters.

A male reported that he had lost two five month old puppies in the area of 44th street in the 4900 block. One of the puppies is a light brown Husky, and the other puppy is a German Sheppard.

Police responded to a residence on Mount Pleasant Drive for a report of yelling and screaming coming from the residence. Police attended and spoke with the three male roommates, who were determined to be having a verbal argument inside the residence. The situation was mediated by police.

July 11th, 2010

Police responded to a downtown residence for a report that sometime overnight, a beer bottle was thrown into the windshield of a parked vehicle.

A 47 year old Camrose man was arrested on outstanding warrants that originated out of Wetaskiwin for the offence of Loitering. The male was subsequently processed and released to appear in Wetaskiwin Provincial Court on these matters.

Police received a report of a fight on the grounds of a local school. Upon their arrival police spoke with the parties involved and determined that a 34 year old male had three outstanding warrants for his arrest for various unpaid traffic fines. The male was taken into custody and later released once his fines were paid.

At 12:15 A.M. police conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle on the east end of Camrose. The 18 year old male driver was determined to be breaching his curfew conditions and was arrested for Breach of a Recognizance. The male was taken before a Justice of the Peace for his new offence.

At 12:08 A.M. police stopped and checked a 34 year old male motorist. Police determined that the male had been consuming alcohol earlier in the evening and subsequently conducted a roadside screening device test with him in which he provided a Fail reading. The male was thus arrested and transported to police headquarters where he provided breath samples of 170 mg% and 170 mg% on the Instrument. The male was charged with Impaired Driving, Driving over .08, and Speeding.

July 10th, 2010

A 21 year old male was arrested for breaching his recognizance conditions by being in the possession of a cellular phone. This recognizance originated in May 2010 after the male had been charged with cocaine trafficking and proceeds of crime charges. The male was subsequently taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody.

At 1:50 P.M., police stopped and checked a 43 year male motorist along Grand Drive. The male displayed signs of intoxication and was subsequently arrested and brought before the Intoxilyzer instrument where he provided breath samples of 180 mg% and 160 mg% respectively. The male was thus charged with Impaired Driving and Driving over .08.

Police responded to a downtown residence for a report of a domestic disturbance between a male and female. It was determined that during the course of an argument, the male had assaulted the female inside the residence. The 25 year old man was arrested and charged with assault and released to appear in Camrose Provincial Court on these matters.

A 29 year old Camrose man was arrested on outstanding warrants originating out of the Edmonton Police Service for traffic related matters. The male was taken into custody and is required to pay the remainder of his fines in order to be released.

July 9th, 2010

July 8th, 2010

July 7th, 2010

July 6th, 2010

Two youths have been arrested as a result of a successful property crimes investigation involving thefts from motor vehicles. It was determined that the youths were responsible for stealing a variety of items from several unlocked vehicles from a northside neighbourhood in the early morning hours of July 5th. Police recovered most of the stolen property, which included GPS units, stereo faceplates, jewelry, money, and other electronics. The two youths have been charged with a total of 11 charges relating to Theft and Possession of Stolen Property.

Police received a report from a downtown resident advising that sometime over the weekend, his licence plate had been stolen from his vehicle.

A local grocery store advised that they had received four cheques from a subject in order to purchase groceries and all four cheques were determined to come back as having non-sufficient funds. Police are investigating this matter.

Police responded to a downtown hotel for a disturbance complaint. Police spoke with the two males involved in the disturbance and records checks of one of the males determined that he had outstanding warrants for his arrest and as well was breaching his Undertaking conditions by consuming alcohol. The 41 year old male was taken into custody and later released by a Justice of the Peace on $250 cash bail.

At 1:08 A.M., while on patrol, police were advised that a male had just smashed the window of a business in the downtown area and attempted to break into the business before being scared off by a passer-by. Police obtained a description of the male and are continuing an investigation into this matter.

July 5th, 2010

Police received a report from a downtown property owner advising that someone had attempted to break into the property as there was some damage to the front and rear doors. It was determined that no entry had been gained to the property. Police are investigating this matter.

July 4th, 2010

At 1:45 A.M., police responded to a local nightclub for a report of a large fight. Upon arrival, police identified a 24 year old male as being a suspect for an unprovoked assault on another male in the bar. The male suspect was placed under arrest and he immediately became uncooperative and belligerent with the police. As well, the male resisted and pulled away from the police while attempting to handcuff him. The male was eventually subdued and taken into custody where he was lodged into cells to await a Judicial Interim Release Hearing. The male is facing charges of Resisting Arrest and Breach of a Recognizance.

A 20 year old Edmonton man was arrested outside a local licenced premise after records checks determined the male to have outstanding warrants for his arrest.

July 3rd, 2010

At 1:08 A.M. police responded to a report of a collision in the 5400 block near 53rd street. An investigation at the scene determined that the 21 year old driver of a pickup truck had travelled off of the roadway in the alley and had flipped the truck after coming in contact with the guy wire of a power pole. Further investigation determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and was thus arrested. The male was transported to police headquarters where he provided breath samples of 260 mg% and 260 mg%, which is over three times the legal limit. The male was subsequently lodged into cells and charged with Impaired Driving, Dangerous Driving, Driving Over .08, and Driving without a Licence.

July 2nd, 2010

Police received a report that someone had smashed the windshield of a bobcat that was parked in a construction area.

Employees of a grocery store contacted the police when they observed a man walk out the store with a cart full of groceries. When employees confronted the man he tried producing a false receipt and ran away when it was determined false. Police attended the area and located the man nearby. The 32 year old was arrested and charged with theft and possession of stolen property that had a value of $2400.00.

July 1st, 2010

A resident reported that his golf clubs were stolen from the rear of his truck while the truck was parked in front of his residence over night.

Employee of a gas station reported that someone had filled up with gas and left without paying for $37.00 of fuel. A vehicle description was obtained and police are investigating.

While police were inside a bar in Camrose, they noticed a man that was quite intoxicated and was acting strange and aggressive towards other patrons. The man then left the bar and was causing a disturbance outside. When police approached him he became angry. The 37 year old man was subsequently arrested for public intoxication and held in custody until sober.