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Below is a summary of most calls for Stettler RCMP service during a one-week period, running from Monday, Jan. 7, to Monday, Jan. 14.

Below is a summary of most calls for Stettler RCMP service during a one-week period, running from Monday, Jan. 7, to Monday, Jan. 14. Calls with an SUI designation attached are “still under investigation.”

Anyone with information regarding unsolved crimes or incidents is asked to contact Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS (8477).

Monday, Jan. 7

6:29 p.m. — Complaint of suspicious telephone calls the past two nights at a Big Valley rural residence. The caller stated that he was from Statistics Canada and he was conducting a survey regarding grain storage. The complainant was advised that Statistics Canada conducts surveys in such fashion and nothing criminal was apparent.

9:59 p.m. — Driving complaint reported a maroon Ford F-150 being driven on Highway 12 west, without headlights or tail lights. The caller lost contact with the suspect vehicle when it turned onto Highway 11. The complaint was forwarded to Red Deer and Blackfalds RCMP.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

6:23 a.m. — A 911 complaint of a disturbance at a 58 Street apartment. Investigators attended the location and were informed that a 55- year-old female and her daughter were yelling and screaming at each other. Upon questioning, the older female was unco- operative with investigators, refused to provide name of the person(s) involved and slammed the door on the officers. There were no further calls to the residence.

10:34 a.m. — Residential panic alarm reported on 52 Avenue. It was identified that a realtor set off the alarm after a house showing.

1:30 p.m. — A 21- year-old male from rural Stettler was arrested at the Stettler Court House for attending court when intoxicated. The man was on previously issued court conditions not to consume alcohol and was also on a probation order. He was charged with failing to comply with those orders and has a Feb. 28 court date.

2:19 p.m. — Report of a two-vehicle collision in the Tim Hortons’ parking lot. A 52-year-old female driver from rural Stettler was in line for the drivethru in her Honda Civic. A 66-year-old female from Fenn was backing her Jeep Cherokee and ran into the Honda driver’s side door. The driver of the SUV was charged.

4:20 p.m. — A 17-year-old female driver from 40 Avenue reported that she was travelling eastbound on Highway 12 on the west side of the Erskine overpass and lost control of her Ford Explorer on the ice. She then crossed the road and struck the guardrail in the opposite lane. The SUV spun around in a circle, causing the back end to also hit the guardrail. At the time of the collision, the driver indicated her vehicle was moving at 100 km/h. Damage was estimated at $7,192. No injuries reported. There was no charge, based on the road conditions.

6:29 p.m. — An anonymous caller reported suspicious activity that there might be drug dealing on 58 Street near 50 Avenue. Vehicles described were a white GMC truck and a service truck. The information was not verified.

7:08 p.m. — Complaint of a traffic hazard of a male walking along Highway 835, wearing dark clothing. An investigator attended to find a 31-year-old man from 51 Avenue. He was walking from ice fishing and was given a ride to Stettler.

9:03 p.m. — Complaint received that a 36-year-old man from Emmerson Acres was bothering a 32-year-old man about a suspected male-female relationship that wasn’t active. SUI

Wednesday, Jan. 9

9:52 a.m. — Request to locate a 26-year-old man from Wetaskiwin who was missing from work since Jan. 7. As investigators were reviewing hotel video, the missing man returned to his room. The man advised that he had gone on a drinking binge. His mother was updated.

10:39 a.m. — A 911 call reported a traffic hazard on Highway 56, about seven kilometres north of Stettler. Two large round bales had fallen off of a truck and were laying in the middle of the southbound lane. A farmer attended and removed the bales from the highway.

1:47 p.m. — Complaint of a white Pontiac van swerving on Highway 56 and turning east on Township Road 39-3. A matching licence plate was obtained. SUI for a statement. 1:55 p.m. — Report of a hit-and-run collision involving a black Dodge Journey. The damage was caused between Jan. 6 and Jan. 8 at an an unknown location in Stettler.

3:18 p.m. — Complaint of a stolen Ford F-350 truck from the driveway of a 50 Avenue residence. The truck was located parked on Township Road 394, north of Erskine. There was no sign of forced entry and the ignition switch wasn’t damaged.

3:30 p.m. — A 52-yearold man was arrested at his residence on Range Road 20-4 for having two prohibited handguns and one restricted handgun in his possession, while being prohibited from ownership. The accused was remanded in custody and was scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court this Tuesday.

9:04 p.m. — Investigators were dispatched to a 49 Street residence to assist EMS and the Stettler Fire Department. They were conducting CPR on an unconscious and nonresponsive 68- year-old woman. The female was transported to the Stettler hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The death wasn’t suspicious.

Thursday, Jan. 10

10:10 a.m. — Report of damage to a Pontiac Sunfire that occurred overnight in the high school parking lot. The 16-year-old female owner from Stettler advised that her car had a piece of the front fender torn off and there were scratches on the vehicle.

12:08 p.m. — Report of shoplifting from the Peavey Mart. The manager had a 34-year-old man from 40 Avenue in custody for stealing a pair of winter boots. The manager reported that they caught the male walking out of the store with the boots on and he never attempted to pay for them. The shoplifter’s original boots were found hidden inside the men’s washroom. The man has a Feb. 28 court date. He was held in custody as he had an outstanding $1,175 fine owing for driving. He also had an outstanding arrest warrant from City of Calgary Transit.

1 p.m. — A 911 call reported a two-vehicle collision on 70 Street at the intersection between the Wal-Mart and UFA parking lots. SUI

Friday, Jan. 11

7:08 a.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 56, 15 kilometres north of Stettler. The 43-year- old male driver from Stony Plain received no injuries, but his Dodge Ram truck received more than $2,000 worth of damage.

7:29 p.m. — Sheriffs from Red Deer reported a collision on Range Road 17-0 and Highway 12. A 51-year-old man from Hilliard was driving his 1995 Dodge Ram northbound on the Range Road. When he tried to stop at the stop sign at Highway 12, he reported his brakes locked up, the truck travelled across the highway and hit a directional sign. The truck was towed and the driver was transported to the Stettler hospital, as his daughter was having a baby.

Saturday, Jan. 12

3:44 a.m. — Complaint of two intoxicated people at the Can Alta Hotel. A Caucasian male and female were refusing to leave the premises and were reported to have been outside yelling for about an hour. Investigators attended and arrested a 23-year-old woman from Spruce Crescent. She was charged with causing a disturbance and was lodged in police cells until she became sober.

5:51 a.m. — Commercial false alarm at the A&W Restaurant. 7:48 a.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision on 44 Avenue in front of the RCMP detachment. A 62-year-old man from 41 Avenue advised that he was at 44 Avenue and turning right onto Highway 56. The man stated that his coffee cup was falling and he leaned over to the passenger seat to try to intercept the cup. When the driver looked up, he was too late to stop and ran into a light pole. He was charged with failing to ascertain sufficient space for movement.

2:24 p.m. — A 911 call from an open cellphone. The call was traced back to a 16-yearold man from Stettler who was at the No Frills. He advised that his phone pocket dialed the emergency number and there was no problem.

5:57 p.m. — Report of an unknown man picking up a seven-year-old girl by the hill in West Stettler Park and sitting her on a rock. The male wasn’t known to the girl and was described as tall and wearing dark clothes and a dark hat. SUI

Sunday, Jan. 13

3:50 a.m. — A Chevrolet pickup truck was pulled over on Highway 12 west as a result of the driver failing to dim his headlights. The driver was showing signs of impairment and failed a roadside test. The 46-year-old man from Rimbey was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. SUI court.

10:13 a.m. — Call to visit a 63 Street residence to investigate a sudden death of a 58-year-old woman. It was determined the death wasn’t suspicious. The Calgary Medical Examiner is continuing the investigation into the cause of death.

Monday, Jan. 14

5:35 a.m. — Report of a single-vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 12 west. Damage to a 2004 Pontiac Sunfire was pegged at more than $2,000.

9:55 a.m. — Complaint of theft of gasoline from the Esso garage. The 40-year-old driver from Stettler got $40 worth of gas on Dec. 28 and said he had forgotten his wallet. The driver didn’t return to pay for the fuel.