BONNYVILLE - One person was taken to hospital after an impaired driver swerved into a group of pedestrians.
On May 24 just before 2 a.m., local RCMP responded to a report of a hit and run between a vehicle and pedestrian. Members attended the area and the suspect vehicle took off.
Officers contained the area, completed neighbourhood inquiries, and attempted to track down the suspect using Police Dog Services (PDS).
Through investigation, it was determined that a 21-year-old Bonnyville woman was driving while intoxicated and swerved into a group of five people.
"Luckily only one person in the group of five was injured," said Bonnyville RCMP Sgt. Kim Hillier in a press release.
The injured male was taken to hospital by EMS where he was treated and released.
The driver, Kandy Dion, was located at her residence in Bonnyville and was arrested. She provided breath samples and blew 130/110 mg.
After a judicial interim release hearing, Dion was released with conditions. She is set to appear in court on August 4.
Fraud victim out over $50,000
A local resident is out over $50,000 after becoming the victim of a substantial fraud.
"The scam was a well known 'lottery' scam, where the suspects tell the victim that they have won a large sum of money and that there is a transaction fee that needs to be paid prior to the release of a much larger sum," explained Hillier in the release.
This scam has been successful more than once in the local area. RCMP are urging residents to guard their personal finances and information.
"These scams often are based out of country, making them very difficult to trace and investigate."
Concerned citizens report drunk driver
A concerned citizen flagged down an RCMP constable on May 23 around 11 p.m. and reported that a man was extremely intoxicated and driving erratically around town.
The citizen described the suspect vehicle to the officer, who had also taken a similar complaint from another person.
Members located the vehicle and the driver initially refused to stop for the officer. Once stopped, the 20-year-old male driver blew a fail on the roadside screening device. He was arrested for impaired operation and his vehicle was towed.
The 20-year-old MD of Bonnyville man was released with a notice to appear in court on August 18.
Assault with bear mace
Bonnyville RCMP officers responded to a third party report about a potential assault with bear mace on May 24 at 8:54 p.m.
The male victim, who had been bear maced by another male, declined EMS but was willing to provide a report to police.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a 32-year-old Kehewin man.
"Police continue to make attempts to locate the male and bring him before the courts," said Hillier.
Small gathering leads to assault arrest
On May 24 just before midnight, RCMP were told that a fight broke out during a small gathering at a local residence.
The victim alerted police, leading to the arrest of a 27-year-old Bonnyville woman. The accused is set to appear in court on Sept. 1.
Damage to Duclos School
Between May 20 and 27 there have been multiple instances of mischief causing damage to Duclos School in Bonnyville. Windows have been broken and playground equipment has been damaged.
The RCMP are investigating these acts of vandalism. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact the local detachment.
Dash cam footage leads to ticket
On May 25 at 11 a.m. a driver called RCMP to report a grey Ford Fiesta passing the complainant on the right while he and another vehicle were stopped at a crosswalk to allow a mother and her two children to cross.
Police obtained dash cam footage and a photo of the license plate from the complainant.
The registered owner of the vehicle was issued a ticket under section 41(1) Use of Highways (Rules of the Road), which carriers a penalty of $810.
RCMP looking for information on thefts
On May 23, at 9:30 a.m., a resident called RCMP to report one of his work trucks, a dark green 1999 Ford F250, was stolen overnight from the driveway on the 37 block of 42 Ave. in Bonnyville.
On May 28, at 10:10 a.m., a complainant told RCMP his catalytic converter was cut out of his truck sometime over the winter while it was parked in the parking lot of his residence at Shaw Estates. It's unknown when the theft occurred, but if the public noted anyone working under a truck at Shaw Estates they are asked to contact RCMP.