Residents and businesses in different areas of Ponoka were out of power for some time after a semi-tractor knocked over a power pole last weekend.
Town electric crews were called to the scene by the Shell Gas station on Highway 2A Friday, March 20 at 11:14 a.m. The 27-year-old male driver from Mayerthorpe attempted to turn his 2000 Kenworth truck around but did not have enough room.
Police charged the man with failing to ascertain space for movement.
Truck stolen from industrial area
Police are looking for suspects who broke into a building in the Southwest Industrial Park.
Culprits broke a gate to get into the compound where they subsequently took a white 2001 Dodge Ram with a welding deck on the back. The matter is still under investigation.
Graffiti artist nabbed
A call of a man spray-painting the side of a building in the downtown area resulted in an arrest.
Police were called Friday March 20 at 3:45 p.m. to the location and they charged a 20-year-old Maskwacis man with mischief under $5,000.
Marijuana found in vehicle
Members of the Integrated Traffic Unit nabbed a motorist with no insurance, registration or licence last week.
They stopped the 25-year-old Stony Plain driver in a 2012 Chrysler on Highway 2 near Lacombe Friday, March 20 at 5:40 p.m. A small amount of marijuana was found in the vehicle and charges are pending on the man.
Garage door opener stolen from garage
Police are investigating a theft from a garage on 40 Street and 50 Avenue.
The theft occurred overnight on March 19 and not only did culprits take the garage door opener but they also stole a BMX, a skateboard, solar lights and even the cat litter.
The side door was broken from a previous break-and-enter and the matter is under investigation.
Teen received ticket for texting and driving
Motorists called police over an erratic driver March 21 at 2:10 p.m. on Highway 2 near Ponoka.
It is reported a red 2006 Saturn was weaving in and out of traffic and witnesses state the driver, a 19-year-old woman from Bashaw, was texting while driving.
Police say she admitted to the offence and she received a ticket for using a cell phone while driving.
Vehicle hits road sign
Members of the traffic unit charged a 27-year-old Calgary man with driving a vehicle into a physical barrier March 22 at 9:50 a.m.
The driver attempted a lane change and lost traction and control of his vehicle when it rolled and ended on its side. It is believed he suffered minor injuries.
Employee takes cash from store
Officers arrested a 26-year-old Ponoka woman after she allegedly took cash from the store’s till.
The call came in March 23 and she was charged with theft under $5,000.
If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.