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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.

Sherwood Park, Alta. –  Strathcona County RCMP Municipal Drug Unit began investigating a drug complaint at the beginning of July, 2019. As a result, on Feb. 27, 2020 a search warrant was executed at a local business located in the southwest area of Sherwood Park, Alta.

During the search over 700 synthetic cannabinoids were seized from the location with a street value of over $8000. Synthetic cannabinoids are a Schedule II substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.  The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.

Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP advise that Matthew Chad Lajimodiere has been arrested and are no longer seeking public assistance.

Strathcona County, Alta. - Strathcona County RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in gathering information on the following crime:

On Dec. 8, 2019, at approximately 5:07 p.m. RCMP responded to a theft complaint at the Shopper’s Drug Mart on Baseline Road in Sherwood Park. Two female suspects entered the store and while one served as a distraction and lookout the second female stole over a thousand dollars’ worth of merchandise. Items taken included several bottles of perfume, cologne and a portable speaker.

Suspect #1 is described as:

Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP are looking for public assistance in locating a “wanted” man who is believed to be responsible for robbing a gas station and assaulting the store cashier at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Nov. 17, 2019.

A masked suspect entered a gas station on Highway 16 in Strathcona County and demanded that the cashier open the gas pumps and hand over money and cigarettes. During the interaction the suspect assaulted the cashier and fled in a vehicle. The cashier went to the hospital with minor injuries.

Sherwood Park, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) have arrested a male youth in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in July.

On July 29, 2019 RCMP responded to an armed robbery in the parking lot of the Sherwood Park Mall. The victim reported a male suspect produced what appeared to be a knife and demanded the victim’s belongings. The suspect then took off in a vehicle with the victim’s items and police were called immediately. No injuries were reported.