15 December 2009
Charge Laid in Train Jumping Incident
Wetaskiwin Alberta - At approximately 3:00 AM on Friday, 11 Dec 2009, an individual
climbed aboard a Canadian Pacific freight train in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. As the train gained speed, he became trapped on the train and called for help. He was
apprehended near Blackfalds, north of Red Deer AB and transported to hospital.
The Canadian Pacific Police Service have charged Mr. Jonathan George Hambler with Trespassing under Section 2(1)(a) of the Alberta Petty Trespass Act and
issued a citation ticket pursuant to that charge. Mr. Hambler can voluntarily plead guilty and pay a fine, or he must appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on
5 Feb 2010.
Trespassing on railway property and climbing on board a freight train is both illegal and very dangerous, with serious injuries or fatalities resulting in
past incidents.
About the Canadian Pacific Police Service
The Canadian Pacific Police Service is a police agency created by Federal Statute with full federal and provincial powers, it's members are peace officers as
defined by the Criminal code. The CPPS plays an important role in public safety and enforcement in the communities where CP operates. CPPS officers typically
promote public safety through trespasser abatement patrols, enforcement of traffic legislation at railway crossings, and participation in education activities
to raise awareness of community safety issues. The CPPS also help to protect the critical infrastructure of Canada and the US by ensuring supply chain
security and ensuring the operational efficiency of the transportation network.
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