Strathmore RCMP Make Multiple Arrests and Recover Vehicles During Checks at Rural Property

Rocky View County, Alberta – On November 30, 2022 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Strathmore General Investigation Section (GIS) and Strathmore Detachment members with assistance of RCMP Auto Theft Section attended a property in Rocky View County South of Langdon to conduct a check for stolen property. In total, four vehicles and a utility trailer were recovered from the property. One vehicle was stolen in Wheatland County, another from Rocky View County; and the remaining two vehicles and trailer were stolen in Calgary. Two arrest warrants from Calgary were also executed for a male at the property.

RCMP Car
RCMP Car

On December 2, 2022 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Strathmore GIS and Detachment members attended the same property to conduct a check for stolen property. While there, a pickup truck previously reported as stolen in Calgary was located. While on the property, members located a male wanted on two warrants from Calgary. Once arrested, a drivers license not belonging to the male was found in his possession The male was transported to Strathmore Detachment for a bail hearing. Yanick CARBONNEAU, 32 year old resident of Calgary was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Government Document. He did not speak to bail and was remanded to appear on December 6, 2022. The vehicle was recovered and returned to it’s owner.

On December 2, 2022 at approximately 2:45 p.m., Strathmore GIS and Detachment members attended the same property to conduct another check for stolen property. Upon arrival, a White Ford pickup truck was observed parking on the property. Further investigation revealed the truck was stolen in Calgary and the occupant was found to be wanted on two warrants from Calgary. A search of the vehicle revealed the presence of what was believed to be methamphetamine. The occupant was arrested and transported to Strathmore Detachment for a Bail Hearing. Kyle RANKIN a 32 year old resident of Calgary was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, Obstruction, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving While Unauthorized, and Operation of a Vehicle while Uninsured. RANKIN was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court on December 8, 2022. The vehicle was returned to the owner.

“Strathmore RCMP monitors a number of properties known to be frequented by habitual offenders with a goal of preventing, detecting, and deterring crime as part of our crime reduction and prevention strategies. These recent investigations are representative of ongoing efforts to keep our communities safe and to remind offenders who enter our area that we are watching.” – Staff Sergeant Mark Wielgosz Detachment Commander – Strathmore RCMP

Strathmore RCMP

Social Media Sharing Centre
Please support us by "sharing".