Blackfalds RCMP investigating ongoing criminal harassment in Red Deer County

The Blackfalds RCMP Detachment received 117 calls for service between March 25 and March 31.  

The calls included one assault, five breach of peace, three break-and-enters, one criminal harassment, one mischief, one robbery, five thefts, one theft of a motor vehicle, and 13 motor vehicle collisions.  

Here are the calls:  

March 25:  

• A motel in Gasoline Alley reported an intoxicated female was bothering other tenants. Police attended and mediated the situation. The female was warned about her behaviour and sent back to her room.   

• It was reported that a vehicle's windows had been smashed, and a wallet and headphones had been stolen in Blackfalds.  

March 26:  

• Police attended a call of a male causing a disturbance outside of a business in Blackfalds. The male was cooperative upon Police arrival and transported to another location.  

• While on patrol Police conducted a check on a vehicle that was parked outside of a business in Blackfalds, and determined it to be stolen. The vehicle was towed and the owner was notified that it had been recovered.  

March 27:  

• Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Gas Station in Blackfalds.   

• A call was received of a dispute at a residence in Blackfalds. Police attended and one of the individuals involved had already left. The dispute was determined to be verbal and both individuals remained separated for the night.  

March 28:  

• Police are investigating an attempted break-and-enter that occurred at a motel in Gasoline Alley.   

• A call was received of a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and there were concerns for the driver. Police attended and the driver showed signs of alcohol impairment. Two breath samples were taken which resulted in “Fail” readings. The driver was issued an IRS Suspension and the vehicle was towed.  

March 29:  

• One male was arrested and charged for Assault with a Weapon, and Mischief x2 in Blackfalds. A JIR Hearing was conducted and he was later released on a Court Order with no contact conditions.   

• It was reported that a truck had been stolen from a property in Red Deer County. The truck has not yet been located.  

March 30:  

• Police responded to a 911 hang-up which led to locating a single-vehicle collision in Red Deer County. It was determined one male was breaching no-contact conditions. He was arrested and then released on an Appearance Notice.   

• A call was received that a box truck was on fire in Red Deer County. Police and Fire attended. The fire was deemed not suspicious.  

March 31:  

• Police are investigating the complaint of ongoing Criminal Harassment that has been occurring in Red Deer County.   

• EMS requested Police assistance with an individual who had collapsed outside of a residence in Lacombe County. 

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