RCMP Releases

Strathcona County, Alta. – On March 11, 2020, at approximately 2:00 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP observed a vehicle parked on the roadway with their four way flashers activated near Range Road 233 and Township Road 522 in Sherwood Park. An officer stopped to determine if the occupants of the vehicle required assistance.

The officer determined the male passenger had outstanding warrants out of Ontario and British Columbia for property related offences and was also on numerous conditions as a result of previous charges.

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On March 31, 2020, at approximately 6:40 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a collision involving a truck and Strathcona County Transit bus at the intersection of Fir Street and Sherwood Drive.

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On March 5, 2020 at approximately 7:15 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a call for a male who had been assaulted and confined in a hotel room against his will.

As a result of the investigation police located the victim at a local hotel and two suspects were arrested on scene. The victim was transported to hospital and treated for non-life- threatening injuries. Police believe that this was a targeted incident and the general public is not at risk.

Strathcona County, Alta. – On March 12, 2020 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a fatal collision involving a semi-tractor and pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 830.

Preliminary investigation revealed the semi-tractor was travelling eastbound on Highway 15 when it failed to stop at a red light, colliding with a pickup truck travelling southbound on Highway 830.

Strathcona County, Alta. – RCMP are still on scene at the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 830. Highway 15, eastbound lane is now open for traffic.

An update will be provided once new details become available.

Strathcona County, Alta. – The RCMP have cleared Highway 21 and traffic is now open in both directions. The public is thanked for their patience.

Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP advise they are currently on scene of a single vehicle collision on Highway 21 near Township Road 511.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing and the scene is cleared.

No further updates are available at this time.

An update will be provided once new details become available.

Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP advise they are currently on scene of a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 830 (Range Road 214).

Motorists are asked to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. Traffic is expected to be diverted for an known period of time while the investigation takes place and the scene is cleared.

No further updates are available at this time.

An update will be provided once new details become available.

Sherwood Park, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP began investigating a fraud complaint on Feb. 19, 2020, when the victim reported losing money to an elaborate bank scam.