On October 10, 2024, RCMP officers from Drumheller General Duty, Drumheller General Investigation Section, Strathmore General Investigation Section, along with partner agencies including Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol officers and Peace Officers from Drumheller, Kneehill County, and Wheatland County participated in Operation Street Sweep in Drumheller and surrounding counties. The operation involves a concerted effort to locate wanted persons on warrants, conduct court condition compliance checks on previously charged offenders, suppress crime and conduct increased traffic enforcement.
As a result of the operation, a total of 33 traffic tickets were issued, 4 traffic warnings were issued, a 72 hour drivers licence suspension was issued related to alcohol, and contraband cigarettes was seized during a traffic stop. In addition, a total of 9 arrest warrants were executed on 3 wanted persons and 10 compliance checks were done on persons bound by court conditions which resulted in 5 charges being laid. Specific breakdown is as follows:
- 15 violation tickets were issued for exceeding the posted speed limit;
- 7 violation tickets were issued for using cell phone while operating motor vehicle;
- 4 violation ticket were issued for operate motor vehicle with expired registration;
- 2 violation tickets were issued for operate motor vehicle without valid insurance;
- 2 violation tickets was issued for fail to produce vehicle documentation;
- 1 violation ticket was issued for operate motor vehicle with improper licence class;
- 1 violation ticket was issued for fail to use seatbelt;
- 1 violation ticket was issued for enter intersection on yellow light;
- 4 warnings were issued for various traffic offences;
- A 63 year-old resident of Drumheller was subject to a traffic stop and found to be under the influence of alcohol. A Provincial Roadside Sanction was issued resulting in a 72 hour drivers licence suspension and vehicle seizure;
- A 38-year-old female resident of Drumheller was arrested for 1 outstanding arrest warrant for:
- Fail to Comply with Probation.
- A 20-year-old male resident of Drumheller was arrested for 2 outstanding arrest warrants for:
- Assault x 2;
- Fail to comply with Probation x 3; and
- Disobey court order x 3.
- The 10 compliance checks resulted in:
- 3 breach charges laid on a 43 year-old female resident of Drumheller;
- 2 breach charges laid on a 45 year-male resident of Drumheller; and
- The 45 year-old male was also arrested on 6 outstanding provincial traffic warrants.
S/Sgt. Robert HARMS of Drumheller RCMP stated “Operation Street Sweep continues to be a success and a major contributor to safety in our communities. This is another example of the RCMP and our valued partners working together to address community concerns and policing priorities.”
If you have any information regarding criminal activity within Drumheller or surrounding areas, please contact Drumheller RCMP at 403-823-7590. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
-Submitted By Drumheller RCMP-
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