BONNYVILLE - One local driver learned the hard way not to just take off after an accident.
A complainant called Bonnyville RCMP on Sept. 6 just after 11 a.m., to report a hit and run to his truck in the parking lot of the Bonnyville Home Hardware.
According to an RCMP press release, investigators determined the owner of the second vehicle failed to attempt to notify the complainant and left the scene of the accident.
A 53-year-old Bonnyville man has been issued a summons to appear in court to respond to a charge under the Traffic Safety Act for failing to remain or immediately return to the scene. His court date is set for Nov. 3.
Man charged with mischief
Local police were called to a report of an intoxicated male causing issues in the early morning of Sept. 7.
Members attended and located the man on an ATV. He was subsequently arrested for mischief, failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking, and failing to comply with an alcohol demand.
The 29-year-old man from Bonnyville is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 22.
Police looking for info on stolen work truck
The RCMP are asking for any information from the public that will help them locate a truck that was stolen overnight from Extreme Oilfield.
A complainant attended the local detachment on Sept. 9 to report the theft. The vehicle is a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado with a blue steel deck and side tool boxes.
Anyone with information can contact the Bonnyville RCMP detachment.
Woman arrested with meth
The night of Sept. 5, Bonnyville RCMP arrested a 21-year-old woman on warrants and she was found to be in possession of a controlled substance.
She was charged with possession of methamphetamine (crystal meth) and two breaches of her current release conditions. Her court date is set for Sept. 22.
Man arrested in 50 Ave. back alley
A complaint called RCMP on Sept. 5 to report that a man was in the back alley of 50 Ave. breaking in to locked boxes outside of the MD of Bonnyville building.
A member patrolled the area and located a male who is known to police. He was arrested for mischief and released on an undertaking to appear in Bonnyville court on Sept. 22.
Impaired driving arrest
Just after 1 a.m. on Sept. 6, members on patrol entered into an impaired operation investigation after a traffic stop.
Once a mandatory alcohol screening was complete, a 20-year-old Bonnyville woman was arrested for impaired operation and provided breath samples over the legal limit. She is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 6.
