Skip to main content

Crackdown by Drumheller RCMP and partners considered a success

RCMP, rcmp generic
Share

The Mounties in Drumheller, Alta., say recent crime-reduction efforts have been successful, and residents can expect to see more of them.

"Operation: Street Sweep" was run by the Drumheller RCMP, Alberta Sheriffs and local peace officers on Sept. 18 and before that on June 12.

According to the RCMP, "The initiative included a concerted effort to locate wanted persons on warrants, conduct conditions compliance checks on prolific offenders and suppress crime and aggressive drivers."

Between the two dates, Mounties doled out the following:

  • 1 arrest for impaired driving;
  • 7 arrests on various outstanding warrants;
  • 2 charges of breaching court conditions;
  • 19 tickets for speeding, in excess of 25 km/hr over the limit;
  • 9 tickets for various other traffic violations;
  • 5 warnings for various traffic violations; and
  • 41 check-ins on various known addresses and prolific offenders.

"The operations have been successful to date and will continue going forward," said Staff Sgt. Robert Harms.

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

Quebec premier wants to ban praying in public

Premier François Legault took advantage of the last day of the parliamentary session on Friday to announce to 'Islamists' that he will 'fight' for Quebec values and possibly use the notwithstanding clause to ban prayer in public places such as parks.

Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog

WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year.

Stay Connected