Police report no incidents from the Olympic Torch Run last evening or this morning. The celebration of the Olympic Torch Run in front of City Hall on Central Ave occurred without incident.
Congratulations to Lisa Davis and the committee that planned such a fantastic celebration of the Olympic Torch, for the Torch Bearers and the Citizens of Prince Albert and area.
Prince Albert Police report that were aiming for the year end statistics to be available for near the end of January beginning of February.
2009-35987
This file is reference to the 30 counts of Willful Damage that occurred to vehicles in the early part of November. The 4 youths that were charged have their next appearance in court on January 15th 2010.
Scams:
We are warning citizens of what is referred to the as the Grandparents scam.
The scammer makes like they are a grand child of the person they are calling. After creating some dialogue the scammer learns the names of the person they are calling and have a way of the grandparent revealing the name of the child that is suppose to be calling. The scammer then tells the grandparent they are in trouble with the law or they owe someone money and they need money transferred to them. The scammer also insists that the grandparent not contact any other relatives as they are embarrassed of being in a situation in which they need money.
This scam has cost people a lot of money. The money is not recovered and the scammers are seldom caught.
Cell Phone Law.
Drivers are being warned again, that effective January 1st 2010 a law came into effect prohibiting “using electronic communication device while driving”. Drivers that are not in the SGI graduated drivers program may use a hands free wireless device to talk and drive only. $280.00 fine.
Drivers and Weather:
Drivers are being asked to take time to allow for road conditions. With the change in temperature frost will start to come out of the pavement. The city streets and highways in and around Prince Albert will become slippery. Please drive with caution.