RCMP Releases

Strathcona County RCMP Called to Residence for Explosive Device

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On Sept 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP were called to a residence in the Glen Allan area for a possible explosive device. While cleaning out a room in the residence, the homeowner located a suspicious device. Police quickly secured the area and found what appeared to be a grenade.

Members consulted with the RCMP Explosive Device Unit (EDU), who advised they would attend the location. The device was examined and was confirmed inoperable. EDU will consult with the military for additional testing.

Strathcona County RCMP Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Youth

Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Bella Morisseau Whiskeyjack. Bella was last seen at her residence in Sherwood Park, Alta. on Sept. 21, 2023 at 10 p.m. RCMP are concerned for her well-being and would like to speak with her.

Bella Morisseau Whiskeyjack is described as:

Strathcona County RCMP Arrest Male for Break and Enter

Strathcona County, Alta.  – On Sept. 18, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP received a report of a possible break and enter at a residence in Clarkdale Meadows area of Sherwood Park, Alta. The complainant provided a description to police of a male suspect he believed was breaking into a neighbour’s residence. RCMP responded and located a male matching the same description exiting the garage with several items. The male suspect fled on foot but was subsequently arrested a short time later.

Strathcona County RCMP Arrest Male Attempting to Purchase Vehicle With Forged Documents

Strathcona County, Alta. –  On Sept. 8. 2023, Strathcona County RCMP received a report of a male attempting to purchase a 2022 BMW X6M fraudulently, valued at $130,000, from a local dealership. The male was located with forged document and provided police with a false name. An investigation was launched and the male was arrested without incident.

Jaskirat Singh (22), a resident of Etobicoke, Ont. was charged with:

Strathcona County RCMP Investigates Several Thefts From Motor Vehicle Complaints

Sherwood Park, Alta. – The Strathcona County RCMP is investigating numerous thefts from motor vehicle occurrences in the Regency Park area of Sherwood Park, Alta.

On Sept. 4, 2023, two unknown male suspects entered several unlocked vehicles between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Additionally, on Sept. 5, 2023, the same two suspects returned and targeted more vehicles at around 2:00 a.m.

To prevent any further thefts from motor vehicles, the RCMP are reminding the public of the following vehicle safety tips:

Strathcona County RCMP Arrest Female Following a Traffic Stop

Strathcona County, Alta. – On July 29, 2023, at approximately 2:42 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 216 near Baseline Road in Sherwood Park, Alta.

A vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed and determined the vehicle was travelling over 182 km/h in a 100 km/h speed zone. A traffic stop was conducted and in addition the female driver was believed to be impaired and transported back to the detachment to provide breath samples.

A 26-year-old female, resident of Edmonton, Alta. was charged with:

Strathcona County RCMP Seek Public Assistance in Locating Arson Suspect - Update

Strathcona County, Alta. – On July 24, 2023, Strathcona County RCMP arrested a male wanted in relation to an arson investigation.

Robert Martin (45), a current resident of Vernon, B.C., was arrested and charged with:

  • Arson, disregard for human life
  • Assault cause bodily harm
  • Disobeying a court order

Robert Martin was released from custody following a Judicial Interim Release hearing and is scheduled to appear in Sherwood Park Provincial Court on August 16, 2023.

Strathcona County RCMP Seeks Public Assistance in Road Rage Incident

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On July 20, 2023 at approximately 5:02 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP received a report of a road rage that involved a serious assault. One of the males required medical attention as a result of the injuries sustained during the incident.

Police determined that two trucks were travelling eastbound on Wye Road when they both stopped near Ordze Road in Sherwood Park, Alta. An altercation took place between the two male drivers where one male sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.