RCMP Releases

Strathcona County RCMP Arrest Two Suspects For Fraud

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On April 2, 2024, Strathcona County RCMP received a fraud complaint from a local dealership. Strathcona County RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) completed the investigation. It was determined a male and female attempted to purchase a vehicle worth over $90,000 fraudulently and were arrested.

 

Kimberley Dick (26), a resident of Edmonton, Alta. was charged with:

  • Fraud over $5,000

 

Patrick Durand (28), a resident of St. Albert, Alta was charged with:

Strathcona County RCMP Return Sentimental Items to Family 14 Years After Break-And-Enter

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On Aug. 20, 2022, RCMP Capital East Integrated Traffic Unit arrested two males following a traffic stop near Chipman, Alta., for providing false names to police. Subsequent to arrest, police searched the vehicle and located drugs, a replica firearm and stolen property, including stamps, coins and letters.

Strathcona County RCMP Arrest Male on Outstanding Warrants

Strathcona County, Alta. – On March 13, 2024, Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction (CRU) attended a residence near Range Road 223 and Township Road 512 in Sherwood Park, Alta. to execute an arrest on a male wanted on numerous outstanding warrants.

Due to comments made by the male, the situation was deemed high risk, and the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) attended along with RCMP general duty members and members of the RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS).

Strathcona County RCMP Investigate Aggravated Assault

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On Dec. 5, 2023, at 8:19 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP received a report of a stabbing at an apartment on Cloverbar Road in Sherwood Park.

Upon arrival, emergency crews tended to a 28-year-old female victim with serious life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to hospital and is expected to survive. The RCMP Strathcona County GIS was dispatched to support the detachment. 

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

On November 30, 2023, the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, a national, three-digit, easily recognized number for suicide prevention and emotional distress, will be available across Canada. The 9-8-8 Crisis Helpline will provide access to 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention and emotional distress support through phone and text.

Strathcona RCMP Arrest Female for Trafficking Stolen Property

Strathcona County, Alta. – On Aug. 29, 2023, police responded to a break and enter at a business in Vermilion, Alta., where several generators were stolen. On Aug. 31, 2023, one of the stolen generators was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Strathcona County Alta. On Sept. 6, 2023, the Strathcona County RCMP Property Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Crime Reduction Unit, arrested a female attempting to sell the stolen generator valued at approximately $3000.

Kristyn Phillips (33), a resident of Edmonton has been charged with:

Strathcona County RCMP Called to Residence for Explosive Device

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On Sept 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP were called to a residence in the Glen Allan area for a possible explosive device. While cleaning out a room in the residence, the homeowner located a suspicious device. Police quickly secured the area and found what appeared to be a grenade.

Members consulted with the RCMP Explosive Device Unit (EDU), who advised they would attend the location. The device was examined and was confirmed inoperable. EDU will consult with the military for additional testing.