Const. Chelsey Robinson

The Town of Stony Plain has lowered its flag out of respect for Const. Chelsey Robinson of the Stony Plain RCMP Detachment. The 25-year-old officer, originally from Picture Butte, Alta., was killed in a two-vehicle  accident on June 21 while in the line-of-duty.

“This is a sad time and tremendous loss for the Town and the RCMP, but most importantly, to everyone that knew Const. Robinson personally,” said   Ken Lemke, mayor of Stony Plain. “On behalf of council, administration and  our residents, I want to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Const. Robinson during this incredibly difficult  tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”

Const. Robinson had been a regular member of the RCMP for seven months and  had been performing general duties out of the Stony Plain Detachment.

The flag will remain at half-mast until after the funeral.

[Source: Town of Stony Plain]

Cocaine bust in Spruce Grove

Here is a quote from the story:

On Jan. 15, officers from the Tri Municipal Drug Section made three arrests pertaining to an alleged cocaine distribution cell in the area. Over 10 grams of crack cocaine and soft (powder) cocaine as well as over $800 in cash were seized during the arrests.

Alberta Beach dock

The Edmonton Journal is reporting that the body of a dead man was found on Sunday, in Lac St. Anne.  Stony Plain RCMP were on scene that afternoon, but haven’t released any major details about the death.

A quote from the Edmonton Journal article:

“The body was under the water,” Const. Kelly Willett said, but not under the pier. Before an autopsy took place, there was no indication how long the man was in the water before his body was discovered.  No one has been reported missing to police, and no one has been taken in for questioning, Willett said.  The man was not dressed to swim. How long the body was immersed or the circumstances leading to the incident are not yet known.

If you have information about Stewart, please contact Spruce Grove-Stony Plain RCMP, (780) 968-7267.

He served 564 days in prison for sexual interference.  RCMP add that he “has a lengthy criminal history of committing sexual offences against females under the age of 16 years within the Province of Alberta.”  They believe “he poses a considerable threat to the community;” and are releasing information so that the public can be aware of the risk.

Robins is 44 years old, has brown hair and blue eyes, is approximately 6 feet tall, and weighs 160 pounds.  He is restricted from engaging in any activity with children under 14, including using a computer to communicate with them.  He is also banned from other locations where children under 14 might be present: public parks, schools, day cares, and swimming pools.

The RCMP news release, along with a photograph of Gary Robins,  is available on the Alberta High Risk Offenders Website.

Spruce Grove RCMP are warning the public to be vigilant after a high risk sex offender was released from custody on Sunday.  Gary Joseph Robins did 564 days in prison for sexual interference.  In an official news release, RCMP made this statement:

Gary Robins has a lengthy criminal history of committing sexual offences against females under the age of 16 years within the Province of Alberta.  This individual represents a significant risk to sexually offend against female children and poses a considerable threat in the community.

Robins is 44 years old, has brown hair and blue eyes, is aproximately 6 feet tall, and weighs 160 pounds.  Police say that he intends to live in Spruce Grove, and that they will be going door to door in the neighborhood where he resides.  He is restricted from engaging in any activity with children under 14, including using a computer to communicate with them.  He is also banned from other locations where children under 14 might be present: public parks, schools, day cares, and swimming pools.

Related: photograph of Gary Robins released:

One 17 year-old youth from Edmonton has been arrested for aggravated assault.  Two other teenaged males, one 16 and the other 17, currently have warrants for their arrest.

About 75 teens were partying at the lot, because they didn’t want to go to the “dry grad” party in Edmonton.  None of the names of the accused can be released under the Young Offender’s Act.

Officers were able to locate the right house, where drugs were seized.  No arrests have been announced.

RCMP officers will be more visible in the community, adding foot and bicycle patrols to their regular vehicle patrols, through to the end of the September long weekend.

“The RCMP’s enhanced summer schedule helps keep our community safe during a season when there is a lot going on here,” says Mayor Stuart Houston. “People are spending more time outside, and our special events draw a lot of visitors.”

Bike and foot patrols give officers better access to areas like parks and trails which are more popular at this time of the year. The RCMP officers will also continue to work with Spruce Grove’s Community Peace Officers to integrate their coverage of events like Canada Day celebrations and Grove Cruise, which draw large numbers of people to the city each summer.

“Having a more visible RCMP presence also gives us more opportunities to meet and get to know our local police officers,” says Mayor Houston. “Having that close relationship with them is an important aspect of our Safe City initiative, which helps make Spruce Grove the community of choice.”

Source: City of Spruce Grove

The Spruce Grove Examiner

Meanwhile, a female officer, who was heading to the scene, lost control of her vehicle on Highway 628. It rolled into a farmer’s field and ended on it’s roof.  She suffered only minor injuries.