Viking RCMP Report: Police tipped off to dispute in progress in Bruce, Alberta area
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On March 7 police received a complaint of a vehicle being driven erratically on Highway 14. The complainant advised while attempting to pass this vehicle, it began to cut into his lane, almost forcing him into the ditch. Police made patrols but did not locate the vehicle in question.
That evening, police were dispatched to a domestic dispute in progress in the Bruce area. Police attended the residence and spoke to the involved parties. Both advised the dispute had only been verbal in nature and no assault had taken place. Neither party were willing to provide a statement or wished to proceed with any charges. One resident was given a courtesy ride to a relative’s home and no further calls were received.
On March 8, police received a report of an abandoned yellow cab parked on an approach west of Viking. Police attended the location but the vehicle in question was no longer on scene. The complainant was updated.
Later that morning, police received a complaint of a vehicle parked in a private parking lot for a couple of days. Police spoke with the owner and advised him to remove the vehicle or it would be towed. The owner complied.
That afternoon, police received a complaint of the suspected misuse of credit and debit cards at a business in Viking. The complainant advised a customer attempted to buy $300 worth of lottery tickets using multiple different cards but all attempts failed. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
On March 9, police received a report of mischief at a rental property. Police are following up on this matter.
That afternoon, police received a complaint of a person with a firearm in their possession at a facility in Viking. Police attended the facility and spoke with the subject of the complaint who advised his friend had attended and picked up the firearm, which was just a BB gun. No other weapons were located and the complainant was updated.
