Cold Lake Police Dog Services (PDS) won a game of hide and seek against a suspect found underneath a 16 Ave. residence.
On March 18, at 1:47 a.m., Cold Lake RCMP responded to an assault in progress on 16 Ave.
The Cold Lake PDS Unit assisted in the arrest of a suspect.
The suspect fled on foot, and PDS was called to assist.
Joshua Charland, 33 of Cold Lake, was found and arrested.
Charland was taken to the local hospital for minor injuries sustained while resisting arrest.
He has been charged with assault, mischief equal to or under $5,000, and failing to comply with his probation order.
He was released on a recognizance, and is scheduled to appear in the Cold Lake Provincial Courthouse March 27.
Counterfeit bills make an appearance in Cold Lake
A local business contacted RCMP after a customer attempted to use counterfeit $20 bills at their establishment.
A female, who has not been identified, entered a restaurant and tried to make a purchase using the fake cash.
She's described as a thin, Aboriginal woman, about 20-years-old, with short dark hair, and dark rimmed glasses.
The woman was carrying an envelope with the fake bills described as heavier than normal, and with a pinkish hue.
The suspect left the restaurant after the employee advised they wouldn't accept the money as payment.
She left in a newer model dark truck driven by an unidentified male.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact the Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302.
Providing guidance to local youth
Cold Lake RCMP, Cold Lake Fire-Rescue, and a city peace officer took part in the Youth Achievement Program at Cold Lake Middle School, where they offered guidance to youth preparing to enter high school.
The officers spoke to Grade 7 and 8 students, and answered questions related to their field, the importance of physical fitness, and why they should respect the rules and law.
Police take part in CLFN career fair
Local police officers were hoping to inspire during the Cold Lake First Nations' career fair on March 20.
Cold Lake RCMP Cpl. Susan Harper and Cst. Heather Noon, recruiting services, were on-hand with Cold Lake Victim Services Unit program manager Dave Zimmerman.
RCMP were on-hand at the Cold Lake First Nations career fair.
“The career Fair will assist in achieving the goal of ‘A Livelihood for a Livelihood’ theme as we invest in the training and education of our people now and in the future. This Career fair will also give an opportunity for your business or organization to create and/or enhance positive public relations and build and establish productive working relationships with/in First Nation communities in Treaty 6,” said Chief Bernice Martial, CLFN.
