RCMP Releases

June 21, 2024

Strathcona County RCMP investigate bomb hoax at local high school - update 

Sherwood Park, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP have successfully identified the individual responsible for the bomb threat at Bev Facey on June 17, 2024.

Following a thorough investigation, it was determined that a 17-year-old male from Michigan, USA, was behind the threat. It was confirmed that the male had no connections to the school or community, making the incident appear to be random. 

June 21, 2024

Strathcona County RCMP on scene of serious motor vehicle collision - Update 

Strathcona County, Alta. – On June 20, 2024, at 11:08 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP were dispatched to a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The vehicle was travelling eastbound on Wye Road near the intersection of Range Road 221 when the collision occurred. 

Officers and Emergency Services arrived on scene, and the pedestrian, a 31-year-old male resident of Sherwood Park, Alta., was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Strathcona County, Alta. - Media are invited to attend the Strathcona County RCMP detachment for media availability. RCMP will be providing details on an investigation that led to a significant seizure by the Strathcona County Drug Unit. 

Following the presentation media will be have an opportunity to view various items which were seized.

When: June 19, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. 
Where: Strathcona County RCMP Detachment located at 911 Bison Way, Sherwood Park, AB. 

June 19, 2024

Strathcona County RCMP Drug Unit make significant drug seizure

Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP Drug Section has successfully disrupted drug trafficking operations in the area. During a lengthy investigation spanning from November 2023 to May 2024, the unit obtained twenty-four judicial authorizations and executed two residential search warrants and two vehicle search warrants in Edmonton. Two individuals involved in drug trafficking in Strathcona County and the greater capital region, were arrested in this operation. 

Sherwood Park, Alta.- On June 18, 2024, at 1:56 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a complaint of a person trespassing at a business located on 15th Street in Edmonton. 

Strathcona County RCMP members attended the location and arrested a female who had been stealing gas from a vehicle that has been parked at the business. Charges are pending against a 26-year-old female from Nova Scotia.

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On June 17, 2024, at 1:08 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a bomb threat at Bev Facey High School in Sherwood Park. School administration received a phone call where a male stated, “I have a bomb,” and hung up. The male caller did not provide any additional information. The school immediately went into a hold and secure and called the police to attend. Strathcona County RCMP General Duty members and School Resource Officers attended and searched the building. Officers did not locate anything suspicious, and the call is believed to a hoax.

Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a young boy, approximately 10 years old, who reported finding human remains in Rundell Park and Strathcona Science Park on June 7, 2024.

Sherwood Park, Alta. - On May 23, 2024, at 10:19 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a report of an incident at Salisbury Composite High School in Sherwood Park. Two male youths were involved in an altercation with a student, resulting in the deployment of bear spray. Strathcona County Emergency Services provided immediate medical attention to the student. No other students were injured.