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Red Deer RCMP recognized for work with young offenders with FASD

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Red Deer RCMP receive 2021 FASD Champion Award

Members of the Red Deer RCMP’s Community Policing unit were honoured with the Central Alberta FASD Network’s 2021 FASD Champion Award last month.

Each year, the Central Alberta FASD Network recognizes a member of the community for their efforts to support and strengthen the FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) community. The FASD Network board, our employees and their clients nominate a person or organization that has made a significant impact on the FASD community.

“The team in Community Policing were unanimously chosen as the winner thanks to the incredible work they are doing and the impact they’re making in Youth Restorative Justice,” says Julie Nanson-Ashton, Executive Director. “Through this program, the officers divert youth who are involved in the Criminal Justice System to our network, where we can then assess, diagnose and provide support to youth with FASD through our Youth Restorative Practices Intervention Program/FASD Diversion Program.”

Since its launch in 2020, this intensive and preventative program has successfully reduced the negative impact the justice system has on the individual, as well as reduces the youth’s criminal activities in our community. By connecting these youth with the FASD Network, we are able to provide outreach services, supports and mentorship for not only the individuals, but their partners and caregivers. We work to address their underlying risk factors, creating better long-term outcomes for individuals impacted by FASD and their family.

“We are very thankful to be recognized for this award,” says Cst. Francois Nadeau with Red Deer RCMP’s Community Policing unit. “We recognize that FASD is the single biggest risk factor for youth crime and recidivism in Red Deer. That’s why partnering with the FASD Network is so effective at diverting young offenders away from the criminal justice system. By supporting them with the skills and tools available in Red Deer, these youth are better enabled to build healthy, productive habits and much less likely to be involved with drugs, gangs and crime.”

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. FASD is a lifelong disability. Individuals with FASD will experience some degree of challenges in their daily living, and need support with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication, emotional regulation, and social skills to reach their full potential. Each individual with FASD is unique and has areas of both strengths and challenges.

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Police arrest thieves using garage-door openers to access homes in Vanier, West Park, Anders Park, and Evergreen

Published on October 23, 2025

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News release from Red Deer RCMP

Red Deer RCMP charge male & female following series of break & enters

Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged two people, following a series of residential break and enters and vehicle thefts.

Police first received a call on Sept. 23, 2025 from a resident reporting her garage had been broken into and two vehicles stolen.

Further calls to police on Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 2025 reported residents had their purses stolen from inside vehicles parked outside, as well as a report of a stolen vehicle from outside a residence on Oct. 8th.  These incidents happened in the Vanier, West Park, Anders Park South, and Evergreen neighbourhoods.

Investigation linked these reports and showed two suspects opening unlocked vehicles, taking items from inside, and using garage-door openers found in the vehicles to enter residential garages to gain access to further items, keys and vehicles.

Victims reported use of stolen credit cards and personal accounts, which led police to further video surveillance that helped identify the suspects, who were known to police.

RCMP located the suspects at a residence in the Oriole Park neighbourhood, where they were both arrested.

A search of the property resulted in police locating and seizing the following:

  • Vehicle key fobs reported stolen by victims
  • Purses and wallets containing multiple victim’s ID’s
  • Phones, garage door openers, and other items reported stolen by victims
  • Clothing worn by the suspects in surveillance footage
  • A small amount of crystal methamphetamine

All three stolen vehicles have since been recovered.

Riley Badger, a 30-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x2
  • Illegal Possession of Government Documents x3
  • Theft, Forgery or Misuse of Credit Card
  • Theft under $5000 x4
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order x5

Michelle Walker, a 40-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x4
  • Illegal possession of Government Documents x3
  • Theft, Forgery or Misuse of Credit Card
  • Identity Theft
  • Wear disguise with intent to commit offence x2
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order x6
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x4
  • Possession methamphetamine

Both Badger and Walker were remanded into custody following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, and are scheduled to appear in court at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on Oct. 29, 2025.

RCMP encourage residents to follow the ‘9PM Routine’ by implementing a few steps into your nightly routine: remove valuables from your vehicle and ensure it is locked, check that all doors and windows are closed and locked, put away bikes and toys in your yard, turn on an exterior light.

Red Deer RCMP are committed to community safety and encourage the public to report suspicious activity and crime. If you have any information regarding crime within Red Deer, 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.

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Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team

Methamphetamine and cocaine seized in Red Deer

Published on October 9, 2025

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A large amount of cocaine and methamphetamine were seized after multiple search warrants were executed in Red Deer. Four suspects were arrested.

ALERT seized an estimated $188,000 worth of drugs on September 19, 2025. Search warrants took place at two homes in Red Deer and a trailer parked at a campground in Lacombe County, with help from Red Deer RCMP and Blackfalds RCMP.

ALERT seized:

  • 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine;
  • 1.1 kilograms of cocaine;
  • 186 tablets of LSD;
  • 43 various illicit prescription pills;
  • 119 cartons of contraband tobacco; and
  • $6,700 worth of precious metals suspected of being proceeds of crime.
“Our priority was to disrupt the drug supply line and take these harmful substances off the street. Our investigation will continue and target the people responsible,” said Staff Sergeant Jason Gibson, ALERT.

Four suspects were arrested but released without charges as the investigation remains ongoing.

Members of the public 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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