Deadly accident
One person has died as a result of a collision north of Gibbons.
At 2 a.m. Nov. 30 a truck collided with a semi on Highway 28 just south of Township Road 570. The truck was travelling southbound when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle and collided head on with a northbound semi truck.
The driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the semi was not injured.
Highway traffic had to be diverted for several hours while police, EMS and fire services were on the scene.
Morinville RCMP and the RCMP collision analyst continue to investigate the fatal collision. The name of the deceased will not be released.
Hit and run
A hit and run on a driveway occurred on Alexander First Nation Reserve.
On Nov. 2 at 7:46 a.m. Morinville RCMP were called after a driver hit the victim with a pickup truck.
EMS transported the victim to hospital with no life threatening injuries.
A St. Albert man has been arrested for pointing a firearm and being in possession of two stolen vehicles.
On Nov. 29 Lyndon Rankin, 21, was arrested in Wood Buffalo for pointing a firearm after being refused entry into a residence. He fled the scene in a vehicle and police later found the vehicle abandoned in the area of Gregoire. The police discovered that vehicle to be stolen from Fort McMurray on Nov. 20, 2016.
Rankin was found by police on Dec. 3 and was in possession of another vehicle that had been stolen from Fort McMurray on Nov. 20, 2016.
Counterfeit cash
Counterfeit money has found its way into the city.
The RCMP are warning that the funny money has been given to various businesses in St. Albert. Since Nov. 9, the RCMP have had six reports of counterfeit bills. Five of the bills were $100 and one was $20.
The holographic stripe, watermark portrait and iridescent maple leaves are features to help spot counterfeit money.
If a business suspects a counterfeit bill, the police suggest stopping the transaction and requesting another note. If that’s not possible, try to keep the counterfeit bill but do not risk your own safety. Contact the RCMP and keep notes about how the bill was received, how many notes, the denomination, context and description of those who handed out the bills.
Anyone with information about these or any other crimes is asked to contact St. Albert RCMP at 780-458-7700 Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
