Drayton Valley Weekly News Report
January 11 – 18
January 11
11:30 a.m. – Drayton Valley – Detachment – A female turned herself in at the detachment on outstanding warrants out of Edmonton and Rocky Mountain House. The female was held for a hearing and subsequently released with later court dates.
1:56 p.m. – Brazeau County – Complainant reported concerns about the treatment of her children who are in care of their father. Under investigation.
9:16 p.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St/52 Ave – Traffic Services member was on patrol in Drayton Valley and observed a truck leaving the bar parking lot in a questionable manner. Traffic stop conducted and a roadside screening device demand was read, resulting in a “caution” reading. The driver was issued a three day suspension and the truck was impounded.
January 12
4:47 a.m. – Brazeau County – Twp Rd 502/Hwy 22 – Members responded to a report of a suspicious truck in the ditch. The complainant advised the male with the truck wasn’t saying much and then took off into the adjacent woods. When members arrived, they determined the truck was not stolen, but last registered in Ontario, and the plate attached didn’t match. A cursory search of the truck located a sawed-off shotgun, bear mace and ID related to a known offender. Due in part to the extreme cold and real risk of death to the suspect, members called out PDS (Police Dog Service) who attended, and a track was initiated with a Drayton Valley RCMP member assisting, in temperatures hovering around minus-40 Celsius. The suspect was located hiding in an outbuilding on a property, about ¾ of a km “as the crow files” distant. Paramedics attended and transported the male to hospital for treatment of possible hypothermia. When medically cleared he was returned to cells to await a telephone bail hearing. 41-year-old Robert Sherwood was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of possession of a weapon contrary to order, seven counts of failing to comply with probation order and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. Sherwood was remanded in custody.
11:14 p.m. – Parkland County – Hwy 624 near Hwy 759 – Members responded to an automatic crash notification with a location showing near Hwy 759. Member tried calling the owner of the phone but it went to voicemail. Members located a Black Ram pickup on its roof, off the highway in trees with the driver pinned inside. Paramedics and Fire attended and the Jaws of Life were required to extricate the 32-year-old driver who had significant injuries and was transported to hospital in Edmonton for treatment.
January 13
12:18 p.m. – Brazeau County – Complainant reported ongoing harassment from a male who has been previously told his contact is not wanted. Apparently, the male had tried to send flowers to a female, even after he had been warned in writing by police to stop his behaviour. Under investigation.
2:10 p.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 Ave – Complainant reported she was being held against her will. Members attended and determined that her boyfriend was trying to prevent her from going outside in minus 40 temperatures. Members were unable to find a suitable place for her to go and due to physical disabilities and a prior brain injury, members felt she was a danger to herself. The female was detained under the Mental Health Act and transported to Ponoka for assessment.
January 14
12:52 a.m. – Rocky Rapids area – Complainant reported a male and female both intoxicated and fighting. Members attended and determined the two had assaulted each other and were in a relationship. Both were charged; the female was released at the scene to appear in court later and the male was held for a telephone bail hearing and also released.
6:35 p.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St – Complainant reported a 100-pound propane tank stolen in the past few hours. Under investigation.
10:33 p.m. – Brazeau County – Hwy 39 – Member on patrol stopped a pickup seen driving erratically. The driver was found to be impaired and was issued provincial sanctions. The truck was also found to be uninsured and was towed for a 30 day impound.
January 15
9:49 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St – Complainant reported that a male got fuel at a gas station early on Jan. 12, and drove off with the hose attached. The complainant had the name and number of the male but required further information. Member contacted the male and arranged to have him go back and provide what was needed.
11:00 a.m. – Drayton Valley – Complainant reported a fire on a business site caused by suspects burning the casings off of wire. Fire had been extinguished by staff.
3:06 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Complainant reported an attempted rental fraud. Complainant was looking for a rental and a male offered a residence, but before being able to arrange a viewing he was aggressively wanting her to send a damage deposit; which the complainant correctly refused to do. The complainant’s boyfriend later drove by the residence which he recognized as belonging to an acquaintance who was not moving. Under investigation.
January 16
12:25 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St S/Hwy 22 – Member on patrol attempted a traffic stop on a suspicious truck. The truck failed to stop and drove through a red light before speeding off. No pursuit initiated, Breton RCMP advised as the truck headed across the bridge.
9:45 a.m. – Brazeau County – Complainant reported theft from a drill site, occurred overnight.
3:59 p.m. – Brazeau County – RR 80 – Complainant reported a female trespassing at her residence. The female had been allowed to park in the driveway and was living out of her car but is no longer welcome and refusing to leave. When asked to leave the female began screaming at the complainant and her boyfriend. Member attended but found the female had left.
4:15 p.m. – Drayton Valley – File opened to investigate an assault that occurred after school. Under investigation.
5:20 p.m. – Rocky Rapids area – Complainant reported that an ex who is on conditions of no contact with her had been driving by her residence repeatedly. Member investigated; due to the very common description of the truck observed it would be difficult to prove identification.
9:27 p.m. – Drayton Valley – 41 St – Complainant reported a male in a black SUV pulled up by him and wanted to fight him, was verbally assaulting the complainant. Complainant believes it was the same person who followed him about four months earlier. No plate obtained and the complainant does not know the aggressive male. Member patrolled the area but was unable to locate the male.
January 17
1:30 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St S – Member on patrol noticed the same truck that had fled the night prior, back at a gas station. When the driver saw police he immediately fled, again heading through the red light at highway 22 and heading east. No pursuit initiated, but member investigating for possible video evidence.
7:58 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 43 Ave – Complainant reported that overnight someone tried to steal his truck. Door lock and ignition were both damaged but the thief was unsuccessful in taking the truck.
9:02 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St – Complainant reported his 99 Dodge pickup stolen from a hotel parking lot overnight. Be on the lookout for a Cummins extended cab with chrome running steps and exhaust stacks through the bed. Truck had Saskatchewan plates when stolen. Under investigation.
Throughout the Week:
-9 collisions
-1 false 911 call
-1 lost or stolen license plate
-1 false alarm
Alberta RCMP App – The AB RCMP mobile app is now available as a free download through the Apple App and Google Play Stores. The app does not track or monitor users in any way. It provides easy access to Online Crime Reporting, Crime Mapping, Detachment information, Project Lock Up, Crime Stoppers, as well as RCMP news and social media accounts.
Surveillance Camera Registry – If you have a surveillance system at your home or business, you can register it with the Rural Alberta Capture to help officers identify locations that may have valuable evidence to aid in investigations. To register or for more information got to Home | Rural Alberta Emergency Crime Capture (ruralalbertacapture.ca)
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding any of these unsolved occurrences, contact the Drayton Valley RCMP at 780-542-4456. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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