Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) executed a search warrant leading to the arrest of 2 individuals.
On April 10, 2024, as part of ongoing property crime investigations within the city of Red Deer, Red Deer CRT with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team, Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, Auto Theft South, and members from Rocky Mountain House detachment executed a search warrant on a property located in Clearwater County. As a result of the search, officers were able to recovered 21 stolen vehicles, including motorcycles, dirt bikes, trailers, trucks, SUV’s and a boat, along with the recovery of 10 firearms.
Mac Smith (41), a resident of Clearwater County, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 x4
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000x5
- Possession of weapon obtained by crime
- Fail to comply with probation order
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Smith was released by a Justice for the court on a release order. He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Rocky Mountain House on May 1st, 2024.
April Sanford (39), a resident of Rocky Mountain House, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 x4
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000x5
- Possession of weapon obtained by crime
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Sanford was remanded into custody. She is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Rocky Mountain House on May 1st, 2024.
“All of us are proud to see the experience and expertise of general duty and specialized RCMP units coordinate to produce these results. It really exemplifies the value offered when your Alberta RCMP is asked to respond to specific community needs in Red Deer and throughout Central Alberta” says acting Red Deer RCMP commander, Insp. Heidi Ravenhill.
If you have information regarding property crime within Red Deer please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
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