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Red Deer RCMP arrest 10 people on first day of warrant round-up

Aug 17, 2017 | 7:22 AM

RED DEER- Mounties arrested 10 people and executed 30 warrants on Tuesday.

It was first day of a four-day warrant round-up.

Police have designated Friday as “turn-in day” at the downtown detachment for those who wish to avoid the embarrassment and inconvenience of being arrested publicly by police.

“Our biggest focus in this sweep is on serious offences and those prolific property offenders who regularly fail to show up for their court dates,” says Inspector Gerald Grobmeier. “However, we’re committed to getting as many of these outstanding warrants off the books as possible, so we’ve added extra staffing and resources at the downtown detachment all day Friday and we encourage those who are wanted for less serious offences to turn themselves in that day and clear up their status.”

The 30 warrants executed on Tuesday involved a total of 37 charges, including assault with a weapon, possession of stolen property, personating a police officer, resisting a peace officer and mischief.

“The warrant round-up is another tool to target those prolific offenders who are responsible for much of the crime, in keeping with Pinpoint, Red Deer’s crime reduction strategy,” says Grobmeier. “However, the round-up is also an invitation to those who’ve been flying under the radar for less serious offences, who are living with the stress of wondering if and when police will show up at their workplace or their home.”  

If you’re wanted on outstanding warrants, Red Deer RCMP urge you to turn yourself in at the downtown RCMP detachment between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, August 18.

Please bring valid government identification.

(Gary McKinnon) 

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