RCMP

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide following the “hold and secure” in Fort McKay on Dec. 5, 2023. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a firearms complaint at 3 a.m. on Target Road. A 60-year-old man from Fort McKay was located upon arrival and found with life-threatening injuries. The man passed from his […]

A “shelter in place” order in Fort Mckay was lifted yesterday after several hours, but there is a strong police presence in the area. Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a firearm complaint on Target Road, and urged everyone to shelter in place, and to stay away from windows. Later, police announced they were looking for […]

Dec. 7, 2023 Update: RCMP says William “Chuck” MacPherson has been found safe. — Wood Buffalo RCMP are looking for a missing 42-year-old man. William “Chuck” MacPherson is a resident of Fort McMurray and was last seen on Nov. 28, 2023. He is described as 5’11” tall, around 195 pounds, with balding blonde hair and […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is seeking public assistance to identify three suspects in a liquor store theft. The incident took place on Nov. 25, 2023, at the Thickwood Liquor Depot. The three suspects are wanted for theft of over $500 in alcohol. Those with information are asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040.

The beginning of the holiday season is unwrapping and the Alberta RCMP want to remind everyone to enjoy it safely. Officers will be out on Dec. 2 conducting traffic enforcement initiatives and check stops to remove impaired drivers from the road. This is in support of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day. “This December, and always, […]

RCMP has one man in custody and is looking for another after a cocaine trafficking investigation. A search warrant was executed on Nov. 17, 2023, at a home on Sparrow Hawk Green in Timberlea. 60.49 grams of suspected cocaine, with a street value of $8,300, was located by the Wood Buffalo RCMP Drug Section and […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP is continuing the investigation into Monday’s attempted break and enters with the assistance of their Forensic Identification Unit and Crime Reduction Unit. Police have obtained additional surveillance images showing a blue GMC Sierra Crew cab with a box cover which is believed to be associated with the three suspects. The vehicle may […]

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s Bylaw Services is out with the list of Photo Radar locations the week of November 20th. Drivers can look for Automated Traffic Enforcement to set up along: The Municipality is reminding motorists that the photo radar vehicles may move around to other approved locations within the Urban Service Area.

The RCMP is investigating a string of attempted break-ins in Fort McMurray. During the overnight hours of November 20th, police responded to multiple residences in the Timberlea area, where suspects either kicked open or tried to kick open the front doors of people’s homes. In each instance, the suspects fled shortly after their attempts. Police […]

Update Monday, November 20: 6:08 a.m. Wood Buffalo RCMP advises that Owen West has been located safe. RCMP thank the media and public for their assistance. —- The Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking for your help in finding a missing person. Owen West was last seen in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo on November 12th. Police […]