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Suspect Sought in Thickwood Hit and Run Accident

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking help from the public in identifying a Thickwood hit and run suspect. The accident happened around 2 p.m. close to the Thickwood Boulevard Tim Hortons exit, and the vehicle struck a 26 year old female who was walking in the area on the sidewalk. The vehicle involved was a Chevrolet truck that was black, and the vehicle had four doors. The driver of the truck was a male Caucasian who was leaving Tim Hortons when he struck the pedestrian and then left the scene of the accident, heading east on Thickwood Boulevard. The pedestrian had minor injuries but did not require a trip to the hospital, and the police are looking for the hit and run driver.

The recent Thickwood hit and run is still under investigation and the driver of the vehicle could face several charges if he is found. Anyone who has any information about the accident, the vehicle, or the driver who fled the scene should contact the Crime Stoppers tip line at tipsbumit.com or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be sent to the RCMP by calling 708-788-4000. A driver has a responsibility to stop any time an accident results in injury and failing to do so can be a criminal offense. This hit and run could have tuned out much worse, but even though the injuries were minor and did not require medical treatment this does not let the driver off the hook for hitting a pedestrian and then fleeing the accident.

Alleged Thickwood Chainsaw Assault Could Lead to Charges

An alleged chainsaw assault in Thickwood could lead to criminal charges against a 41 year old man. At approximately 11 pm last Wednesday night law enforcement received a call about an argument between neighbors of Tamarack Way. When officers arrived on the scene they determined that there was an argumenet about using a chainsaw past the allowed time. A 30 year old neighbor of the man alleged to have used a chainsaw during an assault approached him about operating the tool in violation of the law. According to Wood Buffalo RCMP spokesperson Cpl. George Cameron “The 41-year-old took a swing at the victim and cut his arm. Fortunately the chainsaw was not running and the victim will be okay. We are trying to discouraging people from dealing with issues like this themselves. If there’s an issue with a neighbour, call the police, call bylaw, let us deal with it.”

The victim of the alleged Thickwood chainsaw assault did require medical attention for the injury to his arm, and police say that charges against the 41 year old who wielded the chainsaw has charges pending against him. As the weather warms and more people spend time outdoors small or petty disagreements may seem to swell, but it is never acceptable to resort to violence. If you have a problem with a neighbor or someone else call the police and let them handle the situation. The victim was lucky because the only injury was not life threatening but things could have turned out much worse.