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Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Edmonton Journal
RCMP arrest Olds resident for child pornography offences
Article content Olds RCMP, alongside the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's Internet Child Exploitation unit, have arrested an Olds resident for child pornography charges. Following an investigation that started in late May, Olds RCMP and ICE executed a search warrant at a residence in Olds on June 3 around 9:30 a.m. As a result, 48-year-old Charles Landon was arrested and charged with four Criminal Code offences relating to child pornography, including its transmission and distribution, its possession, its access and its publishing.
Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Calgary Herald
RCMP arrest Olds resident for child pornography offences
Olds RCMP, alongside the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's Internet Child Exploitation unit, have arrested an Olds resident for child pornography charges. Article content Following an investigation that started in late May, Olds RCMP and ICE executed a search warrant at a residence in Olds on June 3 around 9:30 a.m. Article content Article content As a result, 48-year-old Charles Landon was arrested and charged with four Criminal Code offences relating to child pornography, including its transmission and distribution, its possession, its access and its publishing. Article content Article content Landon was freed on a release order with a list of conditions after a bail hearing. He is scheduled to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Didsbury on July 7, 2025. Article content Article content Detachment commander of the Olds RCMP, Sgt. Jamie Day, said that Mounties remains fully committed to building safer communities by working alongside the community, and through investigative and enforcement efforts. Article content
CTV News
7 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Olds man charged in relation to possession of illegal hand gun
An Olds man faces multiple charges after police seized an illegal hand gun they say he had in his possession. On May 29 at around 3 p.m., Olds RCMP took a man into custody after receiving information that he had an illegal hand gun. Working with the RCMP's emergency response team and police dog services, Olds RCMP executed a search warrant, which resulted in a man inside a motor home being taken into the custody. A 30-year-old Olds resident was charged with unsafe storage of a firearm, possession of prohibited firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm when knowing possession was unauthorized. Following a bail hearing, the man was released. He's scheduled to appear in court in Didsbury on June 16.
CTV News
07-05-2025
- CTV News
‘Suspicious man' with chainsaws prompts pursuit of U-Haul in central Alberta
An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. Alberta RCMP have laid charges in a bizarre situation that saw a suspect allegedly drive dangerously in a U-Haul after hopping inside with two stolen two chainsaws. Olds RCMP say they were called just after 3 p.m. on Monday for reports of a 'suspicious man' carrying two chainsaws who ran toward a U-Haul, jumped in and 'dangerously fled.' Officers located the truck shortly after on Highway 587 in Red Deer County, at which time they attempted to stop it, but RCMP say the vehicle proceeded to drive into the Red Lodge Provincial Park gate. Innisfail and Didsbury RCMP were called to help officers locate and stop the U-Haul. Just before 4 p.m., Olds RCMP received a complaint about damage to a farmer's land, along with wire fencing on several other properties Officers found the U-Haul in the area of Range Road 12 and Highway 587. A female found walking south on Range Road 12 was arrested. RCMP say more suspects were arrested shortly after, thanks to help from neighbours and area residents. A search of the U-Haul resulted in the seizure of stolen property, including a tool bag, as well as the two chainsaws. A 52-year-old Wetaskiwin woman is facing several charges. RCMP haven't said if charges are pending against the other suspects. Anyone with more information about the incident is asked to call Olds RCMP at 403-556-3324. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
