Vermilion RCMP detachment update February 2024

During the month of February, 2024, Vermilion RCMP responded to 244 calls for service.

Of those, 85 were related to traffic/vehicle complaints, 54 were related to property crime, 18 were traffic collisions, nine were suspicious persons or vehicles, and eight were crimes against persons.

Of the property crime, 10 were thefts, eight were break and enters, six were frauds, and four were theft of vehicles. In addition, 10 calls were related to spousal abuse and four were related to persons involving mental health concerns .

During this period, Vermilion RCMP laid 71 charges, including 32 criminal code charges, 38 provincial offences and 1 controlled drugs and substances offence. Fifteen of the criminal charges were related to failing to comply with conditions/court, five were related to property crimes, five were related to persons crimes, and four were related to firearms offences.

To report a crime or suspicious occurrence, please contact Vermilion Detachment during business hours at 780-853-4441 or after hours at 780-853-5781. Business hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday excluding stat holidays. If it is an emergency, you can also call 911. Non-emergent crimes can be reported via Online Crime Reporting and the Alberta RCMP App which is available through the Apple App Store or Google Play.