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Camrose man arrested after allegedly using taser on victim

A person reported being assaulted with a taser by a male known to them. Police attended and arrested a 50-year-old male and transported him to Camrose Police Service cells.

editor April 28, 2026

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RCMP arrest two Viking area residents at Alliance Battle River Railway site

On April 7, RCMP investigated a theft at a Battle River Railway site, arresting two suspects, Blair and Astrid Garrett, for stealing steel railway plates. They were charged with theft under $5,000 and issued trespassing tickets. Both have court appearances scheduled, and the public is encouraged to report suspicious activity.

editor April 22, 2026

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Camrose Police respond to multiple thefts

A person reported a cell phone stolen after being accidentally left at a local convenience store. Police reviewed CCTV footage from the store noting a male suspect. This matter is still under investigation.

editor April 18, 2026

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Multiple RCMP detachments team up to arrest repeat liquor thieves in Central Alberta

On April 2, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Ponoka RCMP responded to a report of a liquor theft at a local liquor store. Surveillance footage captured two females and one male leaving… continued

editor April 18, 2026

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UPDATE: Talon Horton located safe

In an update this week, Red Deer RCMP report that Talon Horton has been located safe. "We thank the public and media for their assistance." Read the original missing persons report below. https://thecommunitypress.com/2026/03/26/former-forestburg-teen-missing-since-mid-february/

editor April 10, 2026

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Camrose Police charge 2 after copper wire stolen from construction site

A person reported the theft of copper wire worth approximately $5,000 from a local construction business. The next day a person reported suspicious activity around the property of a local construction business. They provided police with a description of the vehicle involved. CCTV footage revealed the suspect vehicle.

editor April 10, 2026

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$2500 in welding cables stolen off of truck in Camrose

From March 15 to 21, 2026, Camrose Police reported several incidents, including traffic violations for no insurance, thefts of welding cables and merchandise, fraud cases, an intoxicated male arrest, and an impaired driver found unconscious in her vehicle. Investigations are ongoing for multiple cases of theft and fraud.

editor April 2, 2026

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Viking RCMP warns public to stay vigilant against jewelry scams

Read more from The Weekly Review: https://allcaribou.com/2026/03/31/viking-rcmp-warns-public-to-stay-vigilant-against-jewelry-scams/

editor March 31, 2026

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Former Forestburg teen missing since mid-February

Red Deer RCMP issued a missing person notice for Talon Horton, 16, who has been missing since February 16. The case has been escalated to a Child Search Alert due to concerns for her well-being. Horton, previously missing three times in 2025, is 5’5” and approximately 100 pounds with black hair.

editor March 26, 2026

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Camrose Police charge man for assaulting officer

A person requested police assistance with a (known-to-them) 60-year-old male subject, who was drunk and being belligerent. Police attended and the male became uncooperative so was arrested Once in the police vehicle the male kicked the police vehicle and a police officer. The male was charged with assaulting a police officer.

editor March 14, 2026