RCMP Releases

Strathcona County, Alberta – On November 22, 2018 at approximately 4:55 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP arrested a female wanted out of Calgary, during a traffic stop in Sherwood Park. Subsequent to arrest a search was completed and police seized numerous stolen documents, identification and property from inside the vehicle.

Rebecca Millicent POWLESS, age 38 of Calgary, Alberta was charged with over one hundred Criminal Code charges some of which include;

Strathcona County, Alberta -  Since November 1, 2018 Strathcona County RCMP have received 18 reports of theft from motor vehicle. Several neighbourhoods including Summerwood, Aspen Trails and Mills Haven have seen a large number of these thefts.  

In most cases the vehicle doors were not locked but in a few cases vehicle windows have been smashed to gain access. Some of the items that have been stolen are; tools, laptops, cellphone, wallets, passports and insurance/registration papers.

Strathcona County, Alberta – On Tuesday November 6, 2018 at approximately 8:41 p.m. Strathcona County RCMP and Strathcona County Emergency Services responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on Highway 16 eastbound near Range Road 225.

A semi truck was travelling eastbound on Highway 16 when it was rear-ended by a vehicle.  

The 35-year-old male driver of the vehicle was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle.

Strathcona County, Alberta – On Sunday November 4, 2018 at approximately 10:41 p.m.  Strathcona County RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence near Ardrossan, east of Sherwood Park.

Three males entered the residence and when confronted by the homeowner the suspects deployed bear spray and fled. The suspects stole a 2006 Gold Jeep Grand Cherokee (Alberta Plate BZX 8539) that was parked in the driveway. The vehicle has not been located.  

The homeowner received minor injuries as a result of the bear spray.

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

Sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on October 22, 2018 a credit card was stolen from a residence in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The credit card was later used by a male at a gas station in Tofield and Mundare.  

Strathcona County RCMP are releasing the gas station surveillance images in an attempt to identify the suspect.

Strathcona County, Alberta -  On October 29, 2018 at approximately 6:30 a.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a theft from motor vehicle. Suspects stole several items from the complainant’s vehicle.

As a result of the investigation a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Foxboro area of Sherwood Park. During the search several items were located and seized including wallets, credit cards, laptops, keys and garage door openers.

Strathcona County, Alberta – On Sunday October 21, 2018 at approximately 11:15 p.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a residence near Township Road 522 and Range Road 225 in Sherwood Park for an injured male.

The homeowner called police after an unknown male arrived at the residence requesting assistance. Upon arrival police located a 24-year old male victim suffering from apparent stab wounds. The victim was transported to hospital and remains in stable condition.

Strathcona County, Alberta - Strathcona County RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in gathering information on the following crime:

On Sunday October 21, 2018 at approximately 7:42 p.m. Strathcona County RCMP responded to a robbery on Oak Street in Sherwood Park, Alberta. An 88-year-old female was walking from her vehicle to her residence when she was approached by a male. The male asked for a ride and when the female declined he grabbed the keys from her hand causing injury to a finger.

Strathcona County, Alberta – On Wednesday October 18, 2018 Strathcona County RCMP responded to three residential break and enters in the Nottingham, Summerwood and Brentwood area of Sherwood Park.  

In all three incidents forced entry was gained by kicking in the front door and once inside the culprit(s) stole T. V’s and jewelry.

Strathcona County RCMP and RCMP Forensic Identification Section continue to investigate.

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