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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.

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.

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On July 13, 2023 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP conducted a traffic stop following a traffic offence near Baseline Road and Broadmoor Blvd in Sherwood Park. Police determined the vehicle was not insured and would be towed. Prior to being towed, officers located brass knuckles and a baton in the vehicle.

Sherwood Park, Alta. – On June 29, 2023, Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction Unit conducted a traffic enforcement stop on Highway 216 and Baseline Road in Sherwood Park. Members were unable to confirm the identity of the driver and as a result the male was detained to continue the investigation. Police located what appeared to be cocaine and the male was arrested and searched.

Subsequently the vehicle was searched and police located and seized two handguns, ammunition, over 77 grams of what is believed to be cocaine and Canadian currency.

Strathcona County, Alta. –  On May 11, 2023, Strathcona County RCMP received a report of a kidnapping involving a firearm that occurred in April 2023.

The female victim reported that in mid April she attended a residence in Sherwood Park to gather her belongings when she encountered a known male with a firearm. The victim told police she was assaulted by the male, forced into a vehicle and driven to another location where she was dropped off.

Strathcona County, Alta. – On May 9, 2023 at 5:38 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP received a report of a road rage incident that involved a serious assault. The two male drivers involved attended the detachment following the altercation. One of the males required medical attention as a result of the injuries sustained during the incident.

Strathcona County, Alta. – Strathcona County RCMP are currently investigating numerous thefts from motor vehicles that have been occurring across Sherwood Park, AB. Thefts from vehicles are more likely to occur in areas with many vehicles and minimal pedestrian traffic. Regardless of location, the risk is increased in any place where a vehicle is left running, unattended, unlocked, or with valuables in plain view.