Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP are currently investigating two Bitcoin scams. In both instances the fraudsters contacted the victims by phone claiming to be a police officer and demanded they deposit money into a Bitcoin machine.
Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County detachment has been selected to be a part of phase two of the Alberta RCMP’s online crime reporting pilot program beginning June 8, 2020. The online crime reporting tool will allow residents of Strathcona County detachment area to report select crimes online and all reports will be followed up with by a phone call from a police officer within five business days. This project has been initiated to ensure the public is able to report certain crime types in whatever way is most convenient or accessible to them.
Strathcona County, Alta. - Strathcona County RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in gathering information on the following crime:
Sometime between May 16, 2020 and May 17, 2020 suspect(s) gained entry into Fultonvale School located near Township Road 520 and Range Road 224 by smashing multiple windows. Police have determined approximately 30 windows were smashed around the perimeter of the school. A damaged chrome book was located outside the school but does not appear that anything else was taken from inside the school.
Sherwood Park, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP warn residents that online scams are more prevalent than ever before and increased vigilance is necessary as scammers continue to find creative ways to victimize trusting people.
Strathcona County, Alta. – On May 4, 2020, at 6:14 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a 911 call of a male with a firearm at a residence on Range Road 222. To protect the public, the area was contained, traffic was diverted and nearby residences were evacuated. When Strathcona RCMP, including the Emergency Response Team, made entry onto the subject’s property, three people and one dog were located, deceased.
Strathcona County, Alta. – RCMP advise the situation near Township Road 520 between Range Road 221 and Range Road 222 is over and all roads have been cleared for motorists.
RCMP are still on scene and will be continuing their investigation. There is no concern for the public in the area.
No further details are available at this time and an update will be provided when more information becomes available.
Strathcona County, Alta. – RCMP advise they are currently on scene at an unfolding event near Township Road 520 between Range Road 221 and Range Road 222.
RCMP are asking people to avoid the area until further notice. There is currently no risk to the public.
Traffic is currently being re-routed in the area.
RCMP will issue an update when more information becomes available.
Strathcona County, Alta. – With schools being closed, children who are home will potentially have more unrestricted time online. Strathcona County RCMP is urging families to have conversations about internet safety and implement strategies to ensure everyone is protected online.
During this time your child may want to spend increased time connecting with friends by live streaming, video chatting or online gaming. Parents should be aware of the different apps that their children are accessing and be aware of what content they are creating and posting online.
Strathcona County, Alta. – Since July 2019, the detachment’s General Investigation Section; Property Crimes Unit has been investigating a series of break and enters involving thefts from ATMs at gas stations across all four RCMP districts in the province.
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.