With the weather recently turning nasty with blowing snow and bitterly cold temperatures motorists have been caught dangerously off guard on local and area roadways.
Between Dec. 1 and 8, RCMP responded to 17 reports of vehicle collisions in the area, said Innisfail RCMP Sgt. Lori Eiler.
She said Innisfail RCMP are reminding the public to slow down for winter driving conditions.
“If you become involved in a collision with another vehicle, you should exchange names and insurance information with the other driver,” said Eiler. “If the damage to your vehicle is over $2,000, you must report the collision to the RCMP.
“Please remember to bring with you your driver's licence and current insurance and registration documents, as well as the name of the other driver,” she added. “Only collisions where the estimated damages are over $2,000 or where a person has been injured are reportable to police.”
Man charged after Zoo bar fight
A Red Deer County man is facing serious assault charges following an altercation with another male at The Zoo nightclub.
Innisfail RCMP Sgt. Lori Eiler said Mounties were called to the scene at about 9:20 p.m. on Dec. 6. She said RCMP investigated a report of a serious bar fight between two males, with one found to have facial injuries. She said the man's injuries were treated at the scene.
Eiler said the injuries were the result of the man being struck in the head with a bar stool.
Asa Michael Lafontaine, 23, of Red Deer County, has been charged with aggravated assault. He is scheduled to appear in Red Deer provincial court on Jan. 6.
Counterfeit money scam probed
RCMP are seeking the public's assistance to track down a male suspect who attempted to use counterfeit money in Penhold.
Innisfail RCMP Sgt. Lori Eiler said local Mounties responded to a complaint on Dec. 7 of an unknown male attempting to use counterfeit money at the Centex gas station and convenience store in Penhold.
She said staff immediately recognized the money as counterfeit and the male grabbed the bills and left in a purple Dodge Ram truck with a gooseneck trailer on it.
The male is described as being either 19 or 20 years old, with longer hair, wearing a blue ball cap, hoodie and blue jeans.
If anyone has any information about this suspect he or she is asked to contact Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com
