New RCMP constable amazed at what the area has to offer
The Killam RCMP Detachment has welcomed a new constable this May, new Depot graduate Mariane Marin. Marin grew up in Ste-Anne-des-Monts, Quebec, in a town of 7,000 people, with a…
Thieves hit Flagstaff area hard just before New Year’s Eve
On Dec. 30, RCMP were contacted by several businesses within the surrounding communities reporting ‘Break and Enter’ and ‘Theft’ overnight. The following are the incidents:
Killam RCMP investigate break-and-enter/MAJOR theft of firearms and RCMP items
Killam, Alberta – On Dec. 23, 2016 Killam RCMP responded to a break and enter at a residence in Killam.
The suspect(s) stole several personal firearms and accessories that were located inside a gun safe at the residence. Suspect(s) also stole an RCMP issued patrol jacket, long sleeved shirt and Nikon camera.
The break and enter is believed to have occurred sometime between Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2016.
ICYMI: Local RCMP investigating multiple break-ins
Between Oct. 14 and 23, RCMP were called to 14 false alarms within their detachment areas, and seven motor vehicle collisions were reported to RCMP.
On Oct. 20, a male called RCMP to report that the coin box at the Daysland Car Wash was broken into.
It looks as though a grinder was used to cut open the box and all coins were stolen. RCMP have no suspects at this time.
Newest RCMP member a small town boy ‘through and through’
Constable Travis Norton is the newest member of the Killam Detachment of the RCMP, and started work on Friday, Aug. 12.
Norton is an Alberta native, he comes from Rosemary, a small village located in the Brooks area.
Growing up, Norton says that the father of one his friends was an RCMP member, and so he participated in a number of ride-alongs.
“He actually encouraged me in this career,” he says, “I started this process very young, at age 19, and he showed confidence in my ability to succeed.”
Cst. Harris joins Killam RCMP detachment
Constable Mike Harris is the newest addition to the Killam RCMP detachment. Hailing from Ontario, Harris originally pursued a very different career path.
RCMP Report returns as a regular feature
The RCMP report returns to the CP as a regular feature this week.