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By rdnewsNOW Staff

Morrisroe neighbourhood

Suspicious activities flagged by residents leads to arrest in Red Deer

Mar 12, 2022 | 9:38 AM

A series of suspicious activities flagged by residents in a Red Deer neighbourhood led to an arrest by the RCMP.

On March 5 at approximately 6 p.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious person and vehicle in the Morrisroe neighbourhood. Police were familiar with the property from previous calls, including recovering two abandoned stolen vehicles the previous week.

Upon arrival, police found the suspect vehicle unoccupied. From the exterior, the officer stated he could see a prohibited firearm inside the vehicle. Officers said they attempted to speak with the occupant of the house, but the suspect would not respond.

Around one hour later, Red Deer RCMP members executed a warrant, and arrested the lone male occupant of the residence.

The 41-year-old man, who is from Red Deer, faces seven charges, including:

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• Possession of a dangerous weapon
• Possession of a break-in instrument
• Possession of a firearm in vehicle
• Possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
• Operating a motor vehicle while prohibited
• Possession of a prohibited firearm

He has been remanded and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on March 28, 2022.

The Red Deer RCMP would like to thank the neighbourhood for their vigilance in watching for and reporting suspicious behaviours.

“When you see a crime, suspicious behaviour, or an unsafe situation in the community, police need to know about it to maintain community safety. If you see something, say something,” the RCMP said in a release.

Individuals can report a situation by calling the non-emergency line at 403-343-5575 or online at https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/alberta.