The RCMP’s Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit had a busy July.
On July 23, Drayton Valley RCMP responded to a report of theft of gasoline. The suspects were described as two males and one female in a U-Haul. Drayton officers got sight of the U-Haul and were able to determine it was stolen.
Drayton GIS and Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (CADCRU) officers called in the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) for help. With AIR1 – the EPS helicopter – members were able to keep the U-Haul in view as it entered Calmar. Tire deflation devices were used to bring the U-Haul to a stop and the three suspects were taken into custody.
Caleb Howson of Edmonton, and Robert Avison and Chantelle Riley of Leduc were charged with two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, theft, and possession of break in tools.
Howson was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, flight from police, obstruction of a police officer, and two counts of failure to comply with a release order.
Avison was also charged with failure to comply with release conditions, and possession of a weapon while prohibited.
On Aug. 4, CADCRU entered an investigation of a residence in the Rimbey area that was believed to be associated to property crime. CADCRU officers observed a vehicle leaving the residence and operating in a dangerous manner. The vehicle entered an isolated area, became stuck, and the two occupants fled on foot.
Uniformed officers from Rimbey, Breton, and Thorsby set up a containment. With the use of Police Dog Service Teams, the two suspects were located.
Chantel Marie Lapointe of Drayton Valley was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.
Matthew Christopher Pierre Roy of Wetaskiwin County was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, operating a conveyance in a manner dangerous to the public, fraudulent concealment, and failure to attend court.
Both were released and are set to appear in Rimbey Provincial Court on Sept. 1.
“Combatting rural crime is a top priority for Alberta RCMP,” said Inspector Grant Smith, Operations Officer for the Central Alberta District. “Apprehension is one of the pillars of the Crime Reduction Strategy. Crime Reduction Units support frontline police officers by targeting those individuals who create the greatest harm in our communities. Support units such as the General Investigation Section, Police Dog Services, and Air Services can also supplement our investigative techniques and increase our success. These files are just a few examples of the efforts being made by RCMP in Alberta to keep Albertans safe.”
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