Blackfalds RCMP seize numerous firearms
BLACKFALDS- Following the execution of a search warrant on Jan. 17 at a home in Blackfalds, 14 insecure firearms were seized including one that was reported stolen earlier at a break and enter in Ponoka. A stolen vehicle was also recovered.
As a result, Kevin John Brown, 49, of Blackfalds has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime, less than $5,000 (x2), unsafe storage of a firearm (x12), and fail to comply (x15).
On Jan. 17, a Blackfalds General Investigation Section (GIS) member was conducting patrols when he located a stolen vehicle at a residence on Westridge Drive.
With the assistance of Sylvan Lake RCMP GIS and Lacombe Police Service, a search warrant was granted and executed at the residence associated to the stolen vehicle.