Saturday, May 11th
10:27 p.m. – RCMP attended a motorcycle collision on Aspelund Road at Highway 20. A 60-year-old motorcyclist received a broken arm as a result of another vehicle cutting too close to his bike, possibly striking the motorcycle. Alcohol or drugs were not a factor; however, a 51-yearold Blackfalds woman is facing charges in relation to the incident.
Sunday, May 12th
10:03 a.m. – A complaint of a possible impaired driver resulted in RCMP attending 50th Street at 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. Dispatch advised that a vehicle was swerving and travelling at various speeds, ending up at the Sobey’s parking lot. A 61-year-old female was questioned and was found not to be impaired, but admitted to having physical difficulties as a result of taking prescription medication. A 24 hour suspension was issued and her vehicle was towed at the scene for her safety as well as public safety.
2:18 p.m. – A 31-year-old male was issued a stunting ticket as a result of a driving complaint near the Walmart parking lot in Sylvan Lake. A complainant reported witnessing the male spinning doughnuts in the lot. Police arrived on scene and issued the ticket to the driver after obtaining a statement from the witness.
3:43 p.m. – RCMP attended Petro Beach in Sylvan Lake after receiving a complaint of a group of people drinking in public and throwing a hatchet at a table in the area. Members spoke to the group and found the hatchet to be a professional throwing tool. There was no significant damage to the table; however, a 48-year-old woman was issued a liquor ticket for transporting liquor in an open container.
6:29 p.m. – Fire crews and RCMP attended a grass fire in the area of 47th Avenue at Charles Industrial Way in Sylvan Lake. The blaze was started by a truck that was travelling in a field at that location. The grass under the vehicle caught fire and the vehicle was burned as well. Fire crews managed to contain and extinguish the fire. No injuries are reported.
Monday, May 13th
12:16 a.m. – An investigation is underway into an attempted break and enter at a residence on 44th Street in Sylvan Lake. The front door of the house was damaged but access was not gained to the residence.
Wednesday, May 15th
9:17 p.m. – Two adult males and two teenage females are facing charges in relation to a residential break in on Firdale Close. Entry was gained through a basement window and when RCMP arrived, two males and one of the females were arrested at the scene, with one female still being sought. The group is being criminally charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling house.