RCMP Releases

Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction Unit Arrest Male for Drug Trafficking

Strathcona County, Alta. – On Jan. 20, 2023, Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction Unit arrested a male following a traffic stop on Highway 16 in Sherwood Park, Alta. The male was stopped for a traffic offence and as a result the vehicle was towed.

During the search of the vehicle police located 60 rounds of ammunition and what is believed to be 288.18 grams of methamphetamine 8.18 grams of cocaine, 8.16 grams of crack cocaine and Canadian currency.

Strathcona County RCMP and Enforcement Services Seize Eleven Dogs from Residence

Strathcona County, Alta. – On Jan. 28, 2023, Strathcona County Enforcement Services and Strathcona County RCMP responded to a report of an animal in distress at a residence in Sherwood Park, Alta. Members attended the residence and located eleven dogs that appeared to be malnourished and neglected. All eleven dogs were seized and transported to the Edmonton Humane Society by Strathcona County Enforcement Services.

Addressing Catalytic Converter Theft in Alberta

By Carolyn McTighe

Crime Prevention Liaison-K Division

 

Catalytic converter theft is an ongoing concern across Alberta and a problem the RCMP are proactively looking for ways to combat. New crime prevention initiatives like You Etch It. We Catch It, a program created by Leduc RCMP in collaboration with the City of Leduc, are being developed to educate not only vehicle owners, but also vehicle dealerships and service shops on the benefit of ID etching.

Strathcona County RCMP Arrest Male in Relation to Residential Fire

Strathcona County, Alta. – On Nov. 13, 2022, at 2:02 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded with Strathcona County Emergency Services (SCES) to a residential structure fire near Antler Lake, Alta. The fire was deemed suspicious and an investigation was conducted by the Strathcona County RCMP General Investigation Section along with the assistance of the SCES fire investigator. No one was injured as a result of the fire.

On Nov 15, 2022, members of the Strathcona County General Investigation Section arrested a male in relation to the residential arson.

Strathcona County RCMP Arrest Male for Breaching Conditions

Strathcona County, Alta. – On Dec. 7, 2022, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a suspicious male complaint at Millennium Place in Sherwood Park, Alta. Police attended the location and located the male who provided a false name and was subsequently arrested for Obstruction. Further investigation revealed that the male had arrest warrants for indecent acts in Edmonton and Calgary, Alta. The male was also on conditions to not attend any public pools in Alberta.

Travis Sharko (37) a resident of Edmonton, Alta. Has been charged with:

Strathcona County RCMP Arrest Three People for Mail Theft

Strathcona County, Alta. -  On Dec. 20, 2022, at 4:17 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP received a report from a resident that three people were breaking into the Canada Post community mailbox in the area of Summercourt Way and Summercourt Place in Sherwood Park, Alta.

Police arrived at the scene and located three suspects believed to be involved. The suspects were arrested and subsequent to arrest a backpack was searched and police located stolen mail and break-in tools. 

Strathcona County RCMP Arrest Male for Fraud Offences

Strathcona County, Alta. – In June 2022, Strathcona County RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) received a fraud complaint. RCMP completed a thorough investigation and as a result a male has been arrested.

David James Churchill (44), a resident of Sherwood Park, Alta. has been charged with:

  • Theft over $5000
  • Fraud over $5000
  • Uttering a forged document

Churchill was served a summons and is scheduled to appear in Sherwood Park Provincial Court on Feb 1, 2023.

Strathcona County RCMP Joint Forces Operation Leads to Nine Arrests

Strathcona County, Alta. - On Dec. 7, 2022, members of the Strathcona County RCMP joined forces for an operation with the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's (ALERT) Human Trafficking Counter Exploitation Unit targeting individuals seeking Sexual Services for Consideration.

During this operation, nine individuals were arrested and each charged with a single count of Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration, and released on documents compelling them to attend Strathcona County Provincial Court on Feb. 22, 2023.

Strathcona County RCMP Investigate Mail Thefts

Strathcona County, Alta. - Strathcona County RCMP are presently investigating a large number of thefts of mail incidents that have occurred at various locations throughout Strathcona County during the past few weeks.

The thefts involve small parcels and cards, along with general mail being stolen from compartments in community mailboxes located throughout rural Strathcona County.

Tips to prevent mail box thefts: