(rdnewsNOW file photo)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

Red Deer resident

Blackfalds RCMP officer charged with theft

Aug 14, 2023 | 3:25 PM

A Blackfalds RCMP officer has been charged with theft.

In May 2022, RCMP say they were made aware of allegations that an officer was in possession of seized exhibits taken from the Blackfalds Detachment.

As a result of an ongoing investigation, on July 10, RCMP executed a search warrant at the officer’s residence in Red Deer. From the search, officers seized items that were believed to have been stolen from the exhibit room at the Blackfalds Detachment.

Cpl. Brandon Smith, 44, has been charged with:

• Theft under $5,000 (x2)
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (x2)

IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Mustard Seed adding new shelter spaces at Alberta government's request

11h ago

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

17h ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

'Compassionate Friends' offer peer support for bereaved in Medicine Hat

Dec 11, 2024

Cpl. Smith was released from custody with his next court date set for Aug. 16, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.

At the time of his arrest, RCMP confirm that Cpl. Smith was an active duty officer at the Red Deer Detachment. They say he has been suspended with pay pending court and additional internal investigative processes.

Additional updates are not anticipated.