Strathcona County, Alta. – The Strathcona County RCMP wishes to warn the public of what is known as the grandparent’s scam. In 2022, the detachment has received 13 reports of the scam where suspects called the victim and indicated that their grandson or granddaughter was in jail and needed $6,000 or more in bail money. The suspects would then send a “courier” to pick up the cash or ask the victim to send money to an account.
Strathcona County, Alta. – On Oct. 2, 2022 at 9:03 a.m., the Strathcona County RCMP responded to a 911 call of body in the water near Township Road 540 in Strathcona County, Alta. Officers attended the scene and confirmed the male victim was deceased.
Police identified the male as a 58-year old, resident of Edmonton, Alta., and the next-of-kin has been notified.
Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP and RCMP Collision Analyst continue to investigate a fatal collision that occurred on Highway 16 near Range Road 223 in Sherwood Park, Alta. on Aug. 30, 2022, at 11:38 p.m.
Preliminary investigation indicates a Ford Focus was travelling eastbound in the westbound lane on Highway 16 when it collided head on with a BMW.
The 72-year-old male driver of the Ford Focus and 66-year-old back seat passenger in the BMW were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Sherwood Park, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) continues to investigate the arson of two homes under construction in the residential subdivision of Summerwood.
On July 23, 2022, at 3:49 a.m., Strathcona Fire and RCMP responded to Sedum Way in Sherwood Park, Alta. Two homes under construction were reported on fire and with the assistance of Strathcona Fire Services, the fire was deemed suspicious.
Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP have arrested a male following a sexual assault investigation.
On June 22, 2022, the Strathcona County RCMP received a sexual assault complaint, and police immediately started an investigation. An adult female reports she was sexually assaulted during a massage session at a local Sherwood Park message therapy business.
John Dorion (39), a resident of Edmonton, Alta. has been charged with one count of sexual assault.
Strathcona County, Alta. – On Aug. 6, 2022 at approximately 1:34 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction Unit attended a residence in Sherwood Park, Alta. to conducted a curfew check on a male.
The male was not at the residence and found to be breaching his curfew conditions from a previous possession of stolen property charges from June 2022.
A short time later police observed the male arriving at the residence on a motorcycle and was arrested without incident.
Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP are currently investigating several garbage fires that are believed to be arson.
On June 30, 2022, between 12:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP and Strathcona County Emergency Services members responded to two dumpster fires located on the east side of Salisbury Composite High School located on Festival Way in Sherwood Park, Alta. There was no damage to the school and no one was injured.
Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP are currently investigating a break and enter that occurred at the Ardrossan Fire Hall.
Sometime between June 23, 2022 at 9 p.m. and June 27, 2022 at 11:30 a.m., the Ardrossan Fire Hall, located at 6 Main Street in Ardrossan was broken into. Unknown suspect(s) entered the Fire Hall through the back door and stole several pieces of unique firefighting equipment. The value of the equipment that was stolen is approximately $36,000.
Items stolen from the above location include:
Strathcona County, Alta. – As a result of the request to the public for additional victims to come forward, Strathcona County RCMP have identified an additional thirteen victims.
Dean Cherneske (60) of Sherwood Park, Alta. has been additionally charged with the following offences on June 21, 2022.
Cherneske has been released from police custody with conditions and is set to appear in court for these charges on June 29, 2022 in Sherwood Park Provincial Court.
Strathcona County, Alta. – The Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction Unit continues to investigate a firearms complaint that occurred on May 14, 2022 just north of Highway 16 on Township Road 540 in Sherwood Park, Alta.
In an effort to further the investigation, Strathcona County RCMP are releasing a composite sketch of the suspect.