Three Hills RCMP has charged a 64-year-old Elnora man with impersonating a peace officer following an investigation that began earlier this year.
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On Jan. 8, police began investigating a report of a vehicle in Elnora that appeared to resemble a police unit. Officers located an older model Ford Crown Victoria parked at a residence with a badge on the bumper reading “Police Interceptor.”
Further investigation determined the same vehicle had been observed on Oct. 17, 2025, near Sylvan Lake travelling at a high rate of speed with blue lights flashing. Two drivers reported the incident and told police they initially believed the vehicle was a legitimate police unit.
Police obtained a warrant to search the vehicle and seized it. During a subsequent search, officers located a fully functional siren and public address system. Investigators determined the Ford Crown Victoria was a decommissioned police vehicle that had been outfitted with police-style equipment.
Randy Telford, 64, of Elnora, is charged with personating a peace officer.
Telford was issued a summons and is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on April 17, 2026.
Police believe there may be additional complaints involving the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Three Hills RCMP at 403-443-5539. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.
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