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Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigates ATV Accident Resulting in Death

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The Wood Buffalo RCMP was investigating an ATV accident that resulted in a death in the area of Saprae Creek. The death involved a 57 year old man, and the accident was reported at approximately 9:50 pm on April 28. The accident occurred southeast of Fort MacMurray and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators in the case report that the 57 year old man was riding ATVs with some friends in the area. One of the vehicles became stuck and the man was attempting to help pull it free with his ATV. The man lost control of his vehicle when going downhill. The driver was not wearing a helmet and when he lost control he went over the handlebars of the vehicle. The ATV then landed on him and caused serious head trauma.

According to the Wood Buffalo RCMP the ATV accident is not suspected to have been caused by alcohol although the investigation is continuing. The driver was from the local Saprae Creek region. The ATV accident is a reminder to everyone who enjoys these types of outdoor activities how important wearing a helmet can be. As the temperatures warm up and nice weather becomes typical in Wood Buffalo more people will be spending time outside. This means more opportunities for injuries and accidents to occur, especially if the proper safety equipment is not utilized.. The ATV accident appears to be just that though, and it is not known whether the driver would have fared better if he had been wearing a helmet due t the nature and cause of his injuries.

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Wood Buffalo RCMP Officer Faces Criminal Charges

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A local Wood Buffalo RCMP officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly selling police investigation information. According to reports by the RCMP on March 25, 2015 Cst. Kyle Gordon Harrison was placed under arrest when allegations were made that Harrison took money in exchange for providing information from the official police database to an unknown individual. Bribery and breach of trust are two of the charges that may stick against the officer if he is found guilty of providing the information and taking money for this. According to Insp. Gibson Glavin the source’s identity and the time of the alleged incidents can not be released yet because the case has not been presented to trial at this early date, however Glavin did say that there was more than one occurrence suspected over an unspecified period of time.

According to Wood Buffalo RCMP Insp. Gibson Glavin “We’re not going to be able to release the specific instance that brought this to our attention because that’s going to form a significant part of the evidence at trial.” he said. The database which was breached by the officer facing criminal charges contains data on information collected during the course of investigations that the RCMP conducted, and privacy legislation protects the information that was accessed and given out by the officer who is charged. “We recognize that the only way that police can properly do our business is if the public has confidence in us and trusts us, so getting on these things quickly is partly how we do that. This member of the RCMP will have an opportunity to have this heard at court, and there’ll be a decision as to whether that’s proved or not at that point.”

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Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigating Thickewood Breaking and Entering

Wood Buffalo RCMP, Thickewood, Breaking and Entering

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is investigating a recent Thickewood breaking and entering, and they are asking for help from the public to identify the individual responsible. The crime occurred during the very early hours of the morning on February 17, and the burglar alarm system alerted police that a breaking and entering took place. When the police responded and arrived on scene they found the Wolverine Drive Shoppers Drug Mart in Thickewood had been broken into. Details on what the male suspect took have not been released, police have only disclosed that the criminal did take some undisclosed items before fleeing, and he was gone when police arrived at the store. The RCMP is asking the public to look at the surveillance video and help identify the individual who committed this crime.

So far the Wood Buffalo RCMP have not disclosed a motive for the Thickwood breaking and entering, bu the fact that the store targeted was a drug store has made some wonder if the suspect was hoping to access and steal prescription medications that have a high potential for abuse, such as narcotic pain killers or anxiety medications. Anyone who has any information about this crime should contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP and tell them what you know. This time the target was a drug store, but next time it could be a residence that is occupied when the breaking and entering happens. Someone knows who this suspect is and recognizes the picture, and the police are asking this person to come forward and contact them.

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RCMP Cst. David Wynn Mourned by Wood Buffalo RCMP

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RCMP Cst. David Wynn, one of the two Mounties who was shot when a gunman started firing at a St. Albert casino, was mourned by the Wood Buffalo RCMP as well as other divisions around Canada. Roughly 30 law enforcement officers from Fort MacMurray marched on Monday to show support for all first responders. The funeral march also included more than 2,000 RCMP officers as well as municipal police departments from around the country and even New York and Chicago. According to Wood Buffalo RCMP Cpl. George Cameron “I was kind of taken back a bit, seeing the different people from the different police forces, from not just only Canada, but the other countries as well. The streets that we marched on, there were people (on) both sides. A lot of people had signs of support, which is really nice to see.”

The funeral march to honor RCMP Cst David Wynn and all first responders brought large crowds who showed their support for those who are often the first ones in the line of fire. Cpl. George Cameron of the Wood Buffalo RCMP continued by saying “There was of course, marching, you’re hearing thank yous, we support you. And when they say you, they’re talking about all policemen, not just RCMP, so it’s kind of nice to hear that from the public, sure,. I’d like to thank the members of the public for the tremendous support, it’s a sombre occasion. It was basically a thank-you to all first responders, firefighters, paramedics, you name it. It’s just unfortunate that it takes that for everyone to get together, but there was certainly a feel of cameraderieship or something like that. It was very nice to see.”

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Wood Buffalo RCMP Searching for Franklin Avenue Shoppers Drug Mart Robbery Suspect

Wood Buffalo RCMP, robbery suspect, Franklin Avenue Shoppers Drug Mart

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is searching for a robbery suspect involved in a robbery at the Franklin Avenue Shoppers Drug Mart on Saturday night, and police are asking residents to report any information that they may have about the crime. According to the police report the robbery suspect went into the store at approximately 9:15 pm on Saturday evening, and once inside the man demanded that an employee hand over the cash in the store and brandished a weapon. The male suspect ended up fleeing on foot after he received an undisclosed sum in cash as well as a number of scratch off lottery tickets. There is video surveillance photos of the robbery suspect available online, and someone knows who this individual is and can help police locate him.

Part of the efforts by the Wood Buffalo RCMP to identify the Franklin Avenue Shoppers Drug Mart robbery suspect has included releasing a detailed description of the suspect as well as showing video of him. According to police the robbery suspect is a man who is roughly 30 years old, Caucasian, and who has brown hair. The man is between 5 foot 9 inches and 6 foot tall, he ha a medium build, and he has tattoos on both of his biceps. Additional details that have been released include the fact that the man was wearing a red shirt, and he was seen heading in the direction of Manning Avenue when he fled. If you have any information about this crime you can call Crime Stoppers and provide an anonymous tip at 1-800-222-8477 or contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP by calling 780-788-4000.

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Wood Buffalo RCMP Look for Fort MacMurray Stabbing Suspect

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Wood Buffalo RCMP, Fort MacMurray

The Wood Buffalo RCMP is on the lookout for a Fort MacMurray stabbing suspect, and they are hoping that the local community can help them catch the male suspect. The stabbing occurred last Friday at around 6:30 am in the morning, and an arrest warrant has been issued for Amin Abdi Jama. According to the Wood Buffalo RCMP a report was received early Friday morning about a stabbing that occurred on Saunderson Avenue located in the downtown Fort MacMurray area. When law enforcement arrived at the location in question they found an unidentified male from Fort MacMurray with stab wounds. The male victim was transported to the local hospital, the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, where he was treated for injuries that were determined to be non life threatening.

The Fort MacMurray stabbing victim was released from the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre the same day after receiving medical treatment for his injuries. The Wood Buffalo RCMP investigated the incident, and this led to an arrest warrant being issued for Amin Abdi Jama, the suspect in the case. Jama is 25 years old, and law enforcement believe that he is still in the Fort MacMurray area. Jama is not considered to be a threat to the general public, and it is believed that the victim and Jama knew each other prior to the stabbing. Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking anyone who knows where Jama is currently to contact either the Wood Buffalo RCMP, at the 780-788-4000 or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).