Total of 70 charges laid by Vermilion RCMP in April

During the month of April 2024, Vermilion RCMP responded to 262 calls for service.

Of those:

• 93 were related to traffic/vehicle complaints,
• 57 were related to property crimes,
• 14 were related to persons crimes,
• 10 were traffic collisions,
• 10 were suspicious persons or vehicles.

Of the property crime, 17 were mischiefs, such as damage to property or obstructing lawful enjoyment, 14 were thefts, 11 were break and enters, seven were thefts of vehicles, and five were frauds. In addition, nine calls were related to spousal abuse and right were related to persons involving mental health concerns.

During this period, Vermilion RCMP laid 70 charges, including 25 criminal code, 39 provincial offences, and 6 controlled drugs and substances offences.

Twelve of the criminal charges were related to failing to comply with conditions/court, five were related to persons crimes, four were related to firearms, and four were related to property crimes.

Further, three individuals were issued notice of administrative penalties for driving while impaired.

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.