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Alberta RCMP officer dragged by suspect vehicle

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From Airdrie RCMP

Update – Airdrie RCMP members injured during traffic stop

On December 1, 2018 at approximately 2:10 a.m., Airdrie RCMP attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle on Yankee Valley Boulevard in Airdrie, Alberta. As members were positioning themselves for the traffic stop, the suspect vehicle drove away in a dangerous manner. The members pursued the suspect vehicle until it stopped suddenly at the intersection of Cooper’s Crossing Gate and Cooper’s Drive.

The members exited their unmarked police car and upon approach, the suspect vehicle reversed at a high rate of speed into one of the police officers and the two police vehicles. It is believed the officer was dragged by the suspect vehicle. One of the police vehicles was rendered inoperable.

The suspect vehicle then fled the scene, hitting an occupied civilian vehicle, rendering it inoperable as well. Members pursued the vehicle and it eventually went off the road into a ditch on Township Road 270 and Range Road 290. CPS HAWCS came out to assist.

Three occupants of the vehicle were arrested at this location. The driver fled on foot and was located a short time later by Airdrie Police Dog Service. A second officer was injured in the course of the arrest.

The member who was struck by the vehicle is currently at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB. He is in stable condition but does have injuries.

The investigation is continuing. As soon as more information becomes available another press release will be sent out.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200 or 911. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions.

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Stolen handgun seized during Red Deer drug arrests

Published on April 10, 2024

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News release from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT)

ALERT seized a loaded handgun during the arrest of suspected drug dealers in Red Deer. The handgun, which had previously been reported as stolen, was seized alongside cocaine, fentanyl, and other prohibited items.

The seizure took place on April 4, 2024 when ALERT’s Integrated Gang Enforcement Team observed a suspected drug transaction involving two vehicles in a parking lot along Gaetz Avenue. Two vehicles were pulled over and the five occupants were arrested.

One of the suspected drug dealers was found carrying the loaded handgun tucked into his waistband. The handgun was determined to have previously been reported as stolen from the Edmonton area.

“Although gang-related violence may seem specifically targeted to those involved in organized criminality; the negative impact of this victimization is far more reaching and effects all Albertans.  The solution lays within the integrated approach of our ALERT teams to suppress, disrupt and dismantle organized crime,” said Insp. Angela Kemp, ALERT Edmonton.

The full search of both vehicles resulted in ALERT seizing the following items:

  • Loaded, stolen handgun;
  • 45 grams of cocaine;
  • 2 grams of fentanyl;
  • 3 fentanyl patches;
  • GPS tracking device;
  • Portable hacking device;
  • Brass knuckles;
  • Gloves and balaclavas; and
  • $5,100 cash.

The handgun will be submitted for further analysis and examination by ALERT’s Provincial Firearms Solutions Lab.

The five suspects arrested face a combined 25 charges related to drug, firearms, and weapons offences:

  • Makenzie Giles, 27-year-old from Red Deer;
  • Martin Heathen, 30-year-old from Onion Lake, Sask.;
  • Jordan McMartin, 22-year-old from Red Deer;
  • Ethan Frenette, 21-year-old from Red Deer; and
  • Madison Halvorson, 23-year-old from Red Deer.

McMartin was also found to be wanted on several warrants in relation to offences in the Red Deer area.

Anyone with information about this investigation, or who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.

ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.

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Update: Rimbey RCMP say missing family has been found and all are safe

Published on April 10, 2024

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Israel Mani (upper left), Samuel Mani (right), and Gabriel Mani (lower left)

Rimbey RCMP report that all 6 members of the Mani family have been located safe. We would like to thank the public and media for your assistance.

Please advised that due to privacy concerns RCMP are unable to comment on where the family members were located.

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From April 9

News release from Rimbey RCMP

Rimbey RCMP request the public’s assistance with locating the Mani family. The family of six consisting of 39-year-old Winnie, 24-year-old Liliane, 18-year-old Debra, 15-year-old Israel, 14-year-old Samuel and 13-year-old Gabriel were last living in the area of Meridian Beach in Ponoka County.

Winnie last spoke with family over the phone on April 3, 2024, though the whereabouts of her and that of her children hasn’t been confirmed since mid March 2024.

On March 28, 2024, the Calgary Police Service notified the Rimbey RCMP of a 2013 Black Dodge Durango, registered to Winnie Mani was located March 24, 2024. The vehicle was abandoned in a private parking lot in south east Calgary near the Bow Habitat Station.

 

Rimbey RCMP are concerned for the families well-being and are asking for the public’s assistance. RCMP believe that the Mani’s may be in southern British Columbia.

If you have been in contact with the Mani family, or have information on their whereabouts, please contact the please contact Rimbey RCMP at 403-843-2224. 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.

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