RCMP
22 drivers pick up $300 tickets in distracted driving sting in downtown Red Deer
News release from Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP conduct distracted driving operation
Red Deer RCMP conducted a one-day distracted driving traffic operation in downtown Red Deer that resulted in 22 violation tickets issued and three Criminal Code charges.
On July 13, officers of the Downtown Patrol Unit set up at two locations, 49 Ave and 49 St, and 50 Ave and 53 St in the downtown core. Violation tickets were issued for distracted driving, along with one ticket issued for driving the wrong way down a one-way street.
“Distracted driving can have very serious consequences, especially on Red Deer’s busiest roads,” says Cpl Dwayne Hanusich of Red Deer RCMP. “Motorists need to understand that distracted driving will not be tolerated.”
According to statistics from the CAA, distracted driving is one of the largest causes of collisions, injuries and death on Canada’s roads, contributing to 21% of fatal collisions every year. Distracted driving includes using hand-held cell phones, entering information into a GPS unit, reading, personal grooming, and other activities that take a motorist’s attention off the road.
The penalty for distracted driving is a $300 fine and three demerit points. To avoid distracted driving, motorists are encouraged to:
- Never text or check notifications while driving, even while at a red light
- Use hands-free or voice-activated devices
- Don’t groom yourself (i.e. applying make up, flossing)
- Pull over if you need to attend to a child or pet
- Keep your eyes on the road
- Keep two hands on the wheel at all times
The Red Deer RCMP plan to do several more distracted driving operations this summer and fall.
News release from Red Deer RCMP
On April 26, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Red Deer RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle located in a parking lot on the north side of Red Deer. When members arrived, a traffic stop was attempted, but the suspect then rammed the officers police vehicle fifteen times. Following this, the two suspects attempted to flee on foot, but were quickly arrested.
Tia Kikoak (27), a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with fifteen offences including:
- Assault on police officer with a weapon
- Resist arrest
- Dangerous operation
- Possession of stolen property
- Unauthorized possession of firearm
- Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Careless use of firearm
- Operation while impaired
- Fail to comply with release order x2
Jared Mcleod (30), a resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:
- Unauthorized possession of firearm
- Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Careless use of firearm
- Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
- Possession for purpose of trafficking
- Resist arrest
- Possession of identity documents
- Common nuisance
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Kikoak and Mcleod were remanded into custody. They are scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on May 1st, 2024.
If you have information regarding this incident please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. 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.
Alberta
Former senior financial advisor charged with embezzling millions from Red Deer area residents
News release from Alberta RCMP
Former senior financial advisor charged for misappropriating nearly $5 million from clients
On April 4, 2024, the RCMP’s Provincial Financial Crime Team charged a Calgary resident for fraud-related offences after embezzling millions of dollars from his clients while serving as a senior financial advisor.
Following a thorough investigation, the accused is alleged to have fraudulently withdrawn funds from client accounts and deposited them into bank accounts he personally controlled. A total of sixteen victims were identified in the Red Deer area and suffered a combined loss of nearly $5 million.
Marc St. Pierre, 52, a resident of Calgary, was arrested and charged with:
- Fraud over $5,000 contrary to section 380(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; and,
- Theft over $5,000 contrary to section 344(a) of the Criminal Code.
St. Pierre is scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on May 14, 2024.
“The ability for financial advisors to leverage their position to conduct frauds and investment scams represents a significant risk to the integrity of Alberta’s financial institutions. The investigation serves as an important reminder for all banking clients to regularly check their accounts for any suspicious activity and to report it to their bank’s fraud prevention team.”
- Sgt. John Lamming, Provincial Financial Crime Team
The Provincial Financial Crime Team is a specialized unit that conducts investigations relating to multi-jurisdictional serious fraud, investments scams and corruption.
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