RCMP Releases

Strathcona County, Alta. – With the holiday season in full swing, the Strathcona County RCMP want to remind motorists to drive sober. Although impaired driving is an important safety focus year round, the RCMP typically sees an increase in impaired driving this time of year as people celebrate the holiday season.

As part of impaired-driving-awareness month, the Strathcona County RCMP in collaboration with our County enforcement partners will be conducting various check stops though Strathcona County during the month of December.

Sherwood Park, Alta. - On December 8, 2021, 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, ten 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 Jan. 19, 2021.

Sherwood Park, Alta. - On Nov. 23, 2021, at 2:49 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a 911 call from Emergency Services to assist with an unconscious male in the area of Sherwood Drive and the 2000 block in Sherwood Park, Alta.

Strathcona County RCMP immediately attended the scene. The 29-year-old male was treated by Emergency Services on scene and then transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. Police attended the hospital with the male and was advised by EMS after some time that the male was pronounced deceased.

Strathcona County, Atla. - On Thursday Nov. 18, 2021, which was also Métis Week, the Strathcona County RCMP had the honour of welcoming Elder Tom Snow and musician Shane Redstar for an official Treaty 6 Land Acknowledgment ceremony. Additionally it was acknowledged that we are in Region 4 of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Alta.

Strathcona County, Alta. - Strathcona County RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle with firearms inside from Edmonton Police Service (EPS) as the vehicle was determined to be travelling in Sherwood Park, Alta. by GPS.

Police located the suspect vehicle but the vehicle fled from police. The suspect vehicle was then located parked on Essex Road in Sherwood Park, Alta. and searched with the assistance of EPS tactical. It was determined the suspects and firearms were not inside the vehicle.

Strathcona County, Atla. – Strathcona County RCMP advise that the lockdown at Archbishop Jordan Catholic School has been lifted.

There will continue to be police presence in the area as the investigation is ongoing.

An update will be provided once more information becomes available.

Strathcona County, Atla. – Strathcona County RCMP are currently on scene of an ongoing situation near Essex Road and Amberley Way in Sherwood Park, Alta.

There is a large police presence in the area and residents are asked to avoid the area.

Archbishop Jordan Catholic School has been placed in lock down due to proximity of the investigation.

An update will be provided once more information becomes available.

Strathcona County, Alta. – The Strathcona County RCMP are warning motorists of high wind gusts and snow on the roadways that are creating poor driving conditions.

Large trucks are asked to particularly avoid 17 Street, south of Baseline in Sherwood Park, Alta. as transport trucks are currently unable to make the slope due to road conditions.

If motorists must travel, please reduce your speed and allow extra time to reach your destination. Please ensure that you have adequate fuel, an emergency kit, and extra winter clothing.

Strathcona County, Alta. - Strathcona County RCMP Property Crime Unit has arrested a male in relation to several driving offences.

On Nov. 2, 2021 at 5:55 p.m., a member of the Strathcona County Property Crime Unit began investigating a suspicious vehicle at the Esso gas station on Highway 16 near Ardrossan, Alta. The member determined the plate did not match the vehicle description and police attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation.

Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP’s General Investigation Section (GIS) has made an arrest in a year long data breach investigation.

On Nov. 9, 2020, RCMP received a complaint regarding an alleged data breach from a local business. GIS along with the assistance of the RCMP’s Digital Forensic Services identified a male suspect.

Alexander STRILETS (57) of Edmonton, Alta. has been arrested and charged with: