On Aug. 18 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Chestermere and Strathmore RCMP attended a motor vehicle collision with minor injuries at the corner of Highway 1 and Paradise Road.
The vehicle hit a power pole and severed it. Due to the fact that the wire was live, the power company had to replace the pole and highway 1 had to be shut down in both directions for about five hours as the wire crossed the highway.
The pole was replaced, and the highway was re-opened at around 1 a.m.
Chestermere RCMP introducing online reporting tool
Chestermere RCMP would like to advise the public that there is now an online reporting tool to report crimes including damage, mischief to property under $5,000, theft of bicycle under $5,000, theft under $5,000, theft from vehicle under $5,000, and lost property.
Reported incidents must meet conditions including no witnesses or suspects, items lost or stolen must cost less than $5,000, the vandalized property cannot cost less than $5,000 to repair, and there are no items involving personal identity, firearms, licence plates or decals.
To report an offence online please visit, https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/alberta.
RCMP recover stolen license plates
During the night of Aug. 22, Chestermere RCMP located a vehicle in the new Chelsea development area with stolen plates attached to it.
Both occupants were arrested and charged with multiple offences.
The occupants have been remanded in court for their bail hearing.
