Cold Lake RCMP Briefs

From May 14-May 16 there were a several incidents of note. The Cold Lake RCMP Detachment would like to remind the public that if they have witnessed a crime or have knowledge of illegal activity to contact the Detachment at 780-594-3302 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Goodsoil Man Arrested 

The Cold Lake RCMP were called to assist a Peace Officer who had pulled over a pick up truck, on May 16th at 10:00 pm. The RCMP assisted in securing a unloaded 22-calibre rifle that was in the truck. The driver, a 22 year old male, from Goodsoil, Saskatchewan, did not have a license for the firearm. The driver showed signs of consuming alcohol and would not provide a breath sample; he also had a suspended Saskatchewan driver’s license. The man was arrested, with charges pending.

Impaired Driving

On May 14th at 12:20 am a Cold Lake Peace Officer stopped a vehicle suspected of being operated by a drunk driver. The driver, a 38 year old man from Boyle, Alberta, blew near the legal limit. The blood alcohol level warranted a 72 hour license suspension and vehicle seizure.

At 3:00 pm, on May 15th, RCMP stopped a vehicle on 62 avenue, with the suspicion of an impaired driver. The driver was under the legal limit, however held a GDL license and blew high enough to receive a 72 hour license suspension and vehicle seizure.

Stolen from Cold Lake & Area

At 11:00 am on Saturday, May 14th the Cold Lake RCMP Detachment received a call regarding a stolen vehicle from a private property on Township Road 632. A white 2008 Dodge 3/4 Ton truck was stolen.

On Sunday, May 15th around 12:30 pm, the Cold Lake RCMP Detachment received a complaint of a break & enter at JD Collision’s tow yard compound. A 1998 green Honda Accord was stolen from the yard. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information, on either of these thefts, is asked to contact the Cold Lake Detachment at 780-594-3302.

Vandals

RCMP are investigating a report of a vehicle being vandalized on 46 street. Sometime between 1:00 am and 7: 00 am, on May 18th, the window of a car parked on the street was smashed. RCMP say it appears this was a on-off incident and no other vehicles were vandalized. RCMP urge anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity to contact the Detachment at 780-594-3302.

Fraud 

The Cold Lake RCMP Detachment would like to remind the public of fraud calls that have been going around. One of the most common calls involves the caller claiming to be with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). The caller will claim the victim owes money in taxes or that there was a mistake when he/she filed. The CRA does not make phone calls of this nature and does not ask for payment over the phone or through gift cards. The best advice is to be aware of these fraudulent calls. If you receive a call from the CRA ask for your case number and call the CRA at  1-800-267-6999. Do not call the number given to you by the caller and never give money or financial information over the phone.