West Parkland County

Evansburg RCMP Crime Report

Evansburg Alta – Evansburg RCMP has continued, this year, with its focus on rural crime and enhancing patrols in our smaller communities, along with targeting our prolific offenders, and later this fall drug awareness and education with our youth. We had asked the public to watch after their neighbours and call in anything they deemed suspicious.

As a result, we have seen a 38 % drop in theft of Motor Vehicles, a 16 % drop in Break and Enters with an overall drop of 15% in Property Crime. Additionally, we also saw a big decrease in persons crime of 42 %.

Sgt. Sutherland wants to thank the communities and the public for their assistance. There has been a large increase in calls for suspicious persons and vehicles and with this help from the public, the RCMP have been able to locate, arrest, charge and remove those individuals looking to target and cause harm with in our community.

We ask that you continue to remain vigilant and work with your neighbours and not to hesitate to call the police if you see anything suspicious.

Telephone: 780-727-3654 - Administration
Telephone: 780-727-4446 - Non-emergency

Evansburg Detachment Website

On August 4, 2024, Parkland County Peace Officers were operating in the vicinity of HWY 22 and HWY 524. Officers queried license plates on Registries Online Access Database System (ROADS).

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped and the driver was determined to be operating an uninsured vehicle with an operator's license that was suspended in 2011.

The vehicle was seized, towed and impounded and the driver was issued summons for driving an uninsured motor vehicle and for operating a motor vehicle while suspended.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multi-disciplinary approach to crime prevention that uses urban and architectural design and the management of built and natural environments.

CPTED strategies aim to reduce victimization, deter offender decisions that precede criminal acts, and build a sense of community among inhabitants so they can gain territorial control of areas, reduce crime, and minimize fear of crime.

CPTED is pronounced ‘sep-ted’ and it is also known around the world as Designing Out Crime, defensible space, and other similar terms.

Parkland County Enforcement Services provides CPTED property assessments at no cost to the property owner. Call our complaint line and request your own assessment at 780-968-8400.

In the spring of 2023 Parkland County Enforcement Services received a number of complaints regarding suspicious and/or potential scams related to paving services and contracts.

We are reminding residents to exercise diligence and caution when retaining contractor services. Keep the following tips in mind to avoid falling victim to a scam:

• Ask for names of previous customers and verify that they were satisfied with the work.
• Research the company through the Better Business Bureau in Alberta, the Consumer Investigations Unit, your local Rural Crime Watch, or on social media.
• Obtain a written quote that includes the full business name, address, phone number, GST number, as well as provincial and municipal license numbers, if applicable.
• Quotes should specify the quantity and quality of materials being offered. Be skeptical if contractors decline to provide this information.
• Seek estimates from reputable companies to compare costs.
• Do not agree to a contract if you feel pressured or if the contractor refuses to take "no" for an answer.
• Be leery of unsolicited offers. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

The Alberta RCMP is working together with the Alberta Consumer Investigation Unit (CIU) to counter this trend. For more information, see the Service Alberta's Dealing with Door-to-Door Sales tip sheet. If you, or anyone you know, suspect a paving-contractor scam, please report it to your local RCMP detachment:

Parkland - 825-220-7267 - Non-emergency

Drayton valley - 780-542-4456 - Non-emergency

Evansburg - 780-727-4446 - Non-emergency

On March 20, 2024, Parkland County Enforcement Services received a complaint from a resident regarding speeding vehicles in Tomahawk.

Between March 24th and April 1st, 9 violation tickets and 3 written warnings were issued for traffic offences in Tomahawk.

On April 1st, a dodge pickup truck was stopped for doing 103km/h in the posted 50km/h zone along HWY 779 in Tomahawk. Upon further investigation the vehicle was determined to be unregistered and the driver indefinitely suspended. The vehicle was seized and the driver issued summons, a violation ticket and a written warning for the offences.

Evansburg Alberta – On February 13 2024, Evansburg RCMP were conducting proactive patrols in Parkland County when they located a vehicle committing multiple traffic infractions. The RCMP member attempted to stop the vehicle when it fled in a dangerous and erratic manner into on coming traffic. Utilizing RCMP members from Evansburg, Mayerthorpe and White Court the RCMP were able to safely use a tire deflation device to stop the vehicle and apprehend two suspects from the vehicle.

The driver Christopher TAYLOR (30 y/o), who was currently out on 3 separate release orders, as well as being on 1 driving prohibition and 1 firearms prohibition was arrested and charged with :

1. Flight from police;
2. Operation while prohibited;
3. Fail to comply with release order X3;
4. Being in possession of body armour without permit;
5. Forcible Confinement; and
6. Operate motor vehicle without registration and insurance.

The passenger was not charged and has been released from police custody.

Christopher was held for a Judicial Interim hearing, which was held over with his next court appearance set for February 21 2024 in Stoney Plain.

On February 3, 2024 at approximately 12:30 pm an RCMP member was heading West on Hwy 624 and observed an SUV pass in the opposite direction at high speed; radar indicated 182 km/h. Member turned around only to witness the SUV cross Hwy 759 without stopping and continue East on Twp Rd 510. The SUV drove straight across the highway and was airborne for a distance before slamming into the ground and then re-acquiring the road. The member was able to conduct a traffic stop about 1 km East where the driver stopped, likely due to vehicle damage. A 35-year-old male from Saskatchewan was arrested for Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Impaired Driving and transported to cells where he was held for a telephone bail hearing. Charges were added for Resisting a Peace Officer and Mischief due to his extreme behaviour while in custody. He was subsequently released by a Justice of the Peace and the SUV was impounded

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.

On December 12, 2023, Parkland County Enforcement Services, along with MADD Parkland Chapter (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) hosted our first Candy Cane Check Stop in Tomahawk.

Joined by Alberta Sheriffs, Parkland County Fire Services, and Tuber Towing we reminded motorists to drive with care and responsibility over the holidays. As we spend time celebrating this season, please make sure you are making safe choices.

Remember:

• Never drive impaired or ride with an impaired driver.

• Always plan ahead if you’re going to be drinking or consuming cannabis/other drugs.

• Call 911 if you see a driver you suspect is impaired.

On October 6th, 2023, Parkland County Enforcement Services assisted Evansburg RCMP with a Joint Force Operation targeting traffic offences on Highway 16 near Highway 22.

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.