Incidents from Mountie Moments
I thought it might be interesting and useful for those of you who are not following the Mountie Moments we are receiving from Staff Sgt Laura Akitt of the Turner Valley RCMP detachment to see some of the specific incidences she has referenced in her weekly Mountie Moments. HCRCWA members receive a tri-weekly email fanout of Mountie Moments. Mountie Moments can also be accessed on the Foothills County website.
Each weekly Mountie Moment has a bar graph of incidents sorted by local areas within Foothills County and by the type of incident. Types of incidents include property crime, suspicious persons/vehicles, traffic offenses and drug offenses to name a few. Then she provides a paragraph or two of individual incidents. Examples of these incidents attended to by the RCMP are provided below:
“We have been receiving an increase in complaints regarding trespass to property and small thefts and mischief. I want to remind everyone, with the weather getting warmer and moving into the summer season, traffic in the rural area is increasing. Please ensure that you keep your property locked (house and vehicles) when not present or in use and take the time to remove all valuables from your vehicles.
On June 25, 2021, at approximately 7:00pm, Foothills County RCMP responded to an Emergency Beacon being activated in the McLean Creek area of the Foothills County. The investigation revealed that 2 males from Calgary had dirt bike problems and received assistance from others dirt biking in the area. No one was injured.
On June 26, 2021, at approximately 11:30pm, Foothills County RCMP responded to a domestic dispute at the Willow Creek Campground in Foothills County. A Calgary male, age 33 has been charged with assault and is scheduled to appear in Turner Valley Provincial Court on July 13, 2021 to speak to the charge.
Within the last week ( June 7 -13), Foothills County RCMP have received complaints regarding zip ties being placed on entrance gates to rural properties along 434 Avenue W, Foothills County. RCMP are investigating these suspicious occurrences. Police ask everyone to check their entrance gates when entering or leaving their properties, and if zip ties are located to advise Foothills County RCMP, and remove the ties.
On May 5, 2021, Foothills County RCMP (Okotoks) assisted the Foothills County CPO with an inspection of a rural property on 80 street East within the Foothills County, due to the service of an inspection order issued by the CPO. Subsequent to this property inspection, and in conjunction with the K Division Auto theft section, a police search warrant for the property was obtained and executed. This matter is still under investigation.
Within this last week, the Foothills County RCMP members have been actively patrolling the highways within the county. As the weather gets nicer, we are seeing an increase of activity on the roadways with both motorbikes and cyclists. I want to remind everyone to follow the rules of the road, that being riding single file on the roadways for cyclists and for everyone to follow posted speed limits.
On April 24, 2021, a Black H&H Cargo trailer was stolen from 3 street Black Diamond. The trailer is described as being 7X14 with a v-nose and rear ramp door. Foothills Country RCMP have obtained video surveillance showing a dark colored Ford F-150 taking the trailer. This matter is still under investigation and anyone with information regarding this criminal offence is urged to contact the Foothills County RCMP, Turner Valley office.
Sometime overnight on April 25, 2021, unknown suspect(s) broke into a commercial storage unit on 393 Avenue E, Foothills, breaking into several storage units and stealing various items. Video surveillance was obtained showing a dark coloured Dodge Caravan with three occupants. This matter is still under investigation and if anyone has information regarding this crime, are urged to contact the Foothills County RCMP, High River office.”
Staff Sgt. Akitt’s focus is on personal interaction with the community and is always open to questions, comments, and suggestions. She can be reached at email KFoothillsEngagement@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Submitted by Dave Schroeder
HCRCWA Board Member
