Acheson Industrial Area

A Parkland County man is facing numerous charges after Mounties seized stolen vehicles and equipment at a rural residence last week.

On Feb. 1, 2024, the Alberta RCMP Auto Theft Unit with the assistance of the Parkland RCMP Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a rural residence in the Parkland County area.

Police say as a result of the search, officers seized:

• A stolen skid steer
• Parts from 3 disassembled vehicles that were being re-sold
• A stolen and re-VINed truck
• A stolen and re-VINed trailer
• A stolen motor and transmission from a Ford GT500 Shelby Mustang.

The estimated value of the recovered property is around $90,000.

RCMP say Brennan Page, 32, a resident of Parkland County, has been charged with:

• Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime for the Purpose of Trafficking (x3)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (x3)
• Uttering Forged Document
• Fraudulent Concealment

Mounties say Page was released from custody and is set to appear in court on Mar. 20, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Stony Plain.

Parkland RCMP responded to 1,123 Mental Health Act related calls in 2023. Bell Let’s Talk Day marks the start of a new year to take action in mental health.

We can all create real change by doing one or more of the following:

• Choose a mental health organization to learn about or support

• Help a friend struggling with their mental health by learning how to support them

• Ask about how your school, workplace or community is creating change for mental health

• Nurture your own well-being by practicing and learning mental health strategies

• Get involved in a mental health initiative or organize an event to support mental health

• Engage in conversations about mental health to fight stigma

We are all in this together!

For a list of resources please visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca

If you are in crisis, please go to the closest hospital or call 9-1-1. If you’re thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime.

Throughout November 2023, Parkland County Enforcement Services focused their presence through targeted operations in Acheson. Numerous operations were conducted in these locations in efforts to deter, disrupt and displace crime. With the help of Parkland RCMP who attended some of these operations, scores of warnings and numerous violation tickets were issued.

On October 2, 2023 a Parkland County Peace Officer stopped a Chevrolet Impala for displaying an unauthorized license plate. During a thorough investigation, the officer determined that the vehicle was unregistered, uninsured and had a salvage title.

The driver was served with a number of violation tickets and summons. The potentially hazardous vehicle was towed and removed from the roadway.

On October 2nd and 5th Parkland County Enforcement Services and the Alberta Sheriffs combined efforts in Acheson.

Joint Force Operations are an integral part of public safety within Canada. Sharing knowledge and information while building collaborative relationships are essential components of Parkland County Enforcement Services' operations.

In April 2023, parkland County Enforcement Services (PCES) became aware of frequent and repetitive street racing and stunting in Acheson. PCES responded by conducting frequent patrols and operations in the area. One such patrol on September 16, 2023, resulted in a summons (automatic court appearance) to a driver for travelling at 164km/h in a 60 km/h zone in Acheson Zone 5.

If you have any information on street racing/stunting in Acheson, or if you would like to file a separate complaint, please call Parkland County Enforcement Services at 780-968-8888 or after hours at 780-968-8400.

On July 4, 2023 while conducting a saturation patrol in a high crime area of Acheson, a Parkland County Peace Officer queried the license plate of a passing vehicle. After determining the vehicle was unregistered, the Officer initiated an investigation which determined the vehicle was also uninsured.

The driver was issued a summons for driving an uninsured motor vehicle and a violation ticket for driving an unregistered motor vehicle.

On June 28, 2023 while conducting a saturation patrol in a high crime area of Acheson, a Parkland County Peace Officer queried the license plate of a passing vehicle. After determining the plate was not registered to any vehicle, the Officer initiated an investigation which determined the vehicle was both unregistered and uninsured.

The vehicle was towed and the driver was issued a summons for driving an uninsured motor vehicle and a violation ticket for driving an unregistered motor vehicle.

On May 24, 2023 a Parkland County Peace Officer was conducting traffic operations in Acheson. The Officer, targeting offenses statistically related to crime, identified a vehicle with expired registration. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the vehicle was uninsured and the driver was suspended.

As a result of the investigation:

• The vehicle was impounded for 30 days
• The driver issued s summons for driving while unauthorized
• The driver was issued a summons for driving an uninsured motor vehicle, and
• the driver was issued a violation ticket for driving an unregistered vehicle

On January 10, 2023, while conducting a community patrol in Acheson Industrial Area a Parkland County Enforcement Services Peace Officer queried a License Plate of a passing vehicle and determined the vehicle was unregistered. After initiating a traffic stop, the ensuing investigation revealed the driver, did not posses a valid operator's license and had 6 outstanding Criminal Code warrants.

Parkland County Enforcement Services Peace Officers issued two violation tickets and assisted Parkland RCMP in taking the driver into custody.