Crime
RCMP make arrest after studying video(s) from first of two recent demonstrations in Red Deer
From Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP asking for witnesses regarding alleged assault at demonstration – Update
Further investigation of the Sept. 22, 2020, video that surfaced online has been completed by the Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS).
This investigation has brought to light that on Sept. 20, 2020, the incident that is shown on the video occurred during the protest and RCMP members at the scene responded within seconds. The parties were then separated and assistance was offered to the victim. Both parties were identified; however, due to the growing concern that tensions were escalating within the crowd, the parties were permitted to disperse.
As per the background below, a video of a second incident was brought to the Alberta RCMP’s attention via social media on Sept. 21, 2020, and as a result, Red Deer RCMP opened an investigation that was completed by Red Deer RCMP GIS. The Red Deer RCMP GIS’s investigation into this incident involved the review of a large quantity of video evidence and conducting a large number of witness interviews.
As a result of this complex investigation, Red Deer GIS have reviewed dozens of videos from various angles and points of view to determine what criminal offences have taken place. Based on the information that has been reviewed at this time, RCMP have identified three separate criminal incidents that took place at the demonstration on Sept. 20, 2020. The first incident is that which is mentioned in the background below that occurred prior to police arrival at the demonstration. A second involved the incident that was captured on the video mentioned above during the demonstration that was brought to the attention of Alberta RCMP via social media on Sept. 21, 2020. A third incident was uncovered by the RCMP investigation, was supported by video evidence and remains under investigation. Red Deer RCMP GIS continue to review video evidence in an effort to uncover any other criminal incidents that may have taken place at the Sept. 20, 2020, event.
Trevor Lyle Roy (42) of Penhold, Alta. has been charged with assault in relation to the first incident that occurred on Sept. 20, 2020, and he is scheduled to attend Red Deer Provincial Court on Nov. 17, 2020.
The Red Deer RCMP GIS have requested a summons charging an individual with assault with a weapon in relation to the second incident that occurred on Sept. 20, 2020. Until the summons has been issued by the courts and subsequently served, the name of the accused cannot be released. Once that information becomes available, an update will be issued.
The Red Deer RCMP would like to thank all those who were cooperative with their investigation by providing statements and video evidence.
Background:
Sept. 22, 2020
Red Deer RCMP asking for witnesses regarding alleged assault at demonstration
Red Deer, Alta. – On Sept. 20, 2020, Red Deer RCMP attended a scheduled anti-racism demonstration at Rotary Recreation Park. As demonstrators were setting up for the event and prior to RCMP arriving for their planned attendance, a disturbance occurred between two separate demonstration groups, resulting in one male allegedly assaulting another. This incident was caught on video prior to Red Deer RCMP members arriving on scene and was shown to officers by those on scene.
Red Deer RCMP were aware of the planned demonstration and had prepared to have adequate resources and specially equipped officers at the event to handle any potential risks to public safety. After arriving on scene, members became aware of the alleged assault, were able to de-escalate the situation between the two groups and spoke with the victim.
A second incident was brought to the Alberta RCMP’s attention via social media on Sept. 21, 2020, and as a result, Red Deer RCMP opened an investigation that is being handled by Red Deer RCMP GIS. We are asking any witnesses to this incident to come forward with any information and contact Red Deer RCMP GIS at 403-406-2300.
“The Red Deer RCMP take this matter very seriously,” says Superintendent Gerald Grobmeier, Officer in Charge of Red Deer RCMP. “The role of the RCMP at demonstrations is to keep the peace and allow individuals their democratic right to gather. The matter remains under investigation.”
French authorities have arrested two men accused of involvement in the recent heist at the Louvre Museum that stunned Paris last week. One of the suspects was caught Saturday night at Charles de Gaulle Airport as he tried to board a flight to Algeria, French outlet Le Parisien reported. Both men, described as being in their 30s and from Seine-Saint-Denis — a crime-ridden suburb north of Paris — were taken into custody on charges of “organized gang robbery” and “conspiracy to commit a crime.” Two other members of the crew remain on the run.
Authorities say the arrests followed a tip that one suspect was attempting to flee the country. Police intercepted him at the airport, while a second man was tracked down hours later in Paris. Investigators have yet to recover any of the stolen Crown Jewels. The four-man gang — clad in yellow vests and motorcycle helmets — used a cherry picker to scale the walls of the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery before smashing glass displays with chainsaws in front of stunned onlookers. The entire operation reportedly took less than four minutes.
The thieves made off with eight pieces from France’s historic Crown Jewels collection, including a sapphire diadem, necklace, and earring linked to 19th-century Queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense. Among the most valuable items taken were Empress Eugénie’s diamond diadem and a massive diamond-and-emerald corsage brooch. One piece — Eugénie’s emerald-set imperial crown with over 1,300 diamonds — was later found outside the museum, damaged but recoverable. The crew abandoned and torched the cherry picker before escaping on scooters.
Forensic teams have since gathered more than 150 DNA, fingerprint, and hair samples from the scene and other sites across Paris. One key piece of evidence — hair found in a motorcycle helmet — is believed to belong to the first thief who entered the museum. Investigators suspect the men were experienced criminals hired to carry out the robbery for a private buyer.
The suspects are being held at Paris police headquarters, where they can be detained for up to 96 hours before charges are formally filed. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez praised police for their swift action, writing on X: “I extend my warmest congratulations to the investigators who have worked tirelessly as I requested and who have always had my full confidence… We keep going!!”
In the wake of the heist, France’s government has ramped up security at major cultural sites. The remaining Crown Jewels have been moved to an ultra-secure vault at the Bank of France. A forthcoming audit by France’s Court of Auditors reportedly found that the Louvre’s video surveillance systems were woefully outdated — with security spending in 2024 lower than two decades earlier.
Paris prosecutors, however, criticized the media for leaking details about the arrests. “This revelation can only hinder the investigative efforts of the 100 or so mobilised investigators… It is too early to provide any specific details,” said prosecutor Laure Beccuau.
“French-crown-jewels” byMichael Reeve licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED.
Alberta
Coutts border officers seize 77 KG of cocaine in commercial truck entering Canada – Street value of $7 Million
News release from RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region
Calgary resident charged with attempted drug importation
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Coutts port of entry found nearly 77 kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of $7 million during a secondary examination of a commercial truck seeking entry into Canada from the United States. The CBSA arrested the driver, a resident of Calgary.
The Integrated Border Enforcement Team in Alberta, a joint force operation between the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region, CBSA and Calgary Police Service, was notified and a criminal investigation was initiated into the individual.
Surj Singh Salaria (28), a resident of Calgary, was arrested and charged with:
- Importation of a controlled substance contrary to section 6(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and,
- Attempting to export goods that are prohibited, controlled or regulated contrary to section 160 of the Customs Act.
Salaria is scheduled to appear in Lethbridge Provincial Court on Oct. 27, 2025.
“The CBSA remains vigilant in preventing dangerous drugs from reaching our communities. This significant seizure shows CBSA’s detection capabilities and the important role our officers play to stop drug trafficking. We are committed to securing and protecting the border alongside our law enforcement partners.”
- Janalee Bell-Boychuk, Regional Director General, Prairie Region, Canada Border Services Agency
“Through coordinated efforts between law enforcement agencies, a substantial quantity of cocaine was seized before it could reach communities across Alberta. This investigation reinforces the value of a secure border and the vital role that collaboration and intelligence-sharing play in safeguarding the public from the harms of illegal drug trafficking.”
- Supt. Sean Boser, Officer in Charge of Federal Serious and Organized Crime and Border Integrity – Alberta, RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region
“This investigation highlights the strength of our collaborative efforts through the Integrated Border Enforcement Team. By working together with our law enforcement partners, we are able to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs and protect our communities from the violence and harm associated with organized crime.”
- Acting Supt. Jeff Pennoyer, CPS, Criminal Operations & Intelligence Division
IBET’s mandate is to enhance border integrity and security along the shared border, between designated ports of entry, by identifying, investigating and interdicting persons, organizations and goods that are involved in criminal activities.
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