Members of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit pulled over an Edmonton driver on Highway 2 north of Ponoka after noticing a large pink sign with the phrase “F___ Harper” on his rear window.
Rob Wells, the 67-year-old driver was given a ticket for stunting after refusing to take the sign down. He received a ticket for $543 Aug. 16 due to the startling nature of the sign. A court date for Nov. 12 has been set if Wells decides to fight the ticket.
Man charged with assault in domestic case
A child was hurt in a domestic call Aug. 11 in a rural residence in Ponoka Aug. 11. Police say a 42-year-old intoxicated male was charged with two counts of assault after grabbing his girlfriend by the arms and forcibly pushing her out of the residence. He is to appear in court Aug. 28.
Trailer park home fire
This was the second home fire at the Ponoka Trailer Park in recent weeks. This time the fire occurred in the early morning hours of Aug. 12. The roof of a mobile home unit started believed to be from a faulty ceiling light. There were no injuries in the incident.
Alcohol a factor in rollover
Emergency crews responded to a single vehicle roll over that occurred on Range Road 273 in Ponoka County on Aug. 8. The driver of the vehicle, a 21 year old man, was seriously injured when he lost control on the gravel road and rolled several times. Two women in the vehicle suffered minor injuries. Alcohol was a factor in the collision and STARS Air Ambulance was called in to transport the man for treatment. Charges are pending.
Search of property yields marijuana
Police attended a complaint of a suspected marijuana grow operation in the 4400 block of 45 Street Ponoka.
At approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 a search of the premise was conducted, which turned up a small amount of drugs. A 41-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were charged with possession of drugs. They are to appear in court Aug. 18 and Sept. 11.
Hay bales stolen
Between Sat. Aug. 1 and Aug.t 6, 10 round bales of hay were stolen from a rural property in the area of Hwy 604 and Rng. Rd. 272. It is unknown if all 10 bales were taken at one time or if they were taken in small amounts.
Postal locks cut in the county
Reports of postal locks cut on Range Road 272 has police investigating. The report came in Aug. 7 at approximately 5 p.m. That the locks were lying on the ground.
Police advise people notify them of any suspicious vehicles that are seen in rural areas. If possible obtain license plate numbers, as on occasion, people stop on properties providing a false story asking for assistance and taking the opportunity to observe what items are available and where they are located on the property.
Possible fraud case:
A report of two suspicious males that said they were salesmen and had a gift for the caller was reported to police Aug. 11. They stated they wanted to practice sales techniques. The caller reported the incident on the chance they were casing the area for future break and enters.
Police investigating ATV theft
Report of a theft of quad from a rural location on Range Road 264 on Aug. 14. The theft occurred sometime during the night. A red 2006 Yamaha Grizzly 660 was stolen out of a shop.
Man charged with impaired driving
A routinge traffic stop on Highway 2A Aug. 14 found alcohol in the vehicle and a man believed to be impaired. He war subsequently arrested and charged with impaired driving. The blood alcohol amounts were not available at the time of production. His vehicle was subsequently impounded and drivers’ licence suspended. He is to appear in court Sept. 18.
Woman drives into dollar store
Police are investigating an incident where a 75-year-old woman drive into Your Dollar Store With More Aug. 17. Some damage was caused to the front of the building and police say the woman put the vehicle into drive instead of reverse.