By Sheldon Spackman

Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2022

Trial dates set for man charged in Sylvan Lake weapons complaint

Jan 11, 2022 | 12:30 PM

One of two people charged in a Sylvan Lake weapons complaint last year is scheduled for trial this fall.

Kole Albert Prodaniuk, 25, of Sylvan Lake, is scheduled for trial from Oct. 31-Nov.1, 2022.

Prodaniuk is charged with pointing a firearm, possess a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possess property obtained by crime under $5000, two counts of possess a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, drive carelessly, and operate motor vehicle without license in possession, in the incident last summer.

It was just after 8 p.m. on July 7, 2021 when RCMP responded to a report of a male pointing a firearm. A specific location, however, was not provided.

Police say it was reported at the time that a vehicle sped through an area with heavy pedestrian traffic when the eventual victim yelled at the driver to slow down.

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“The driver stopped his vehicle and confronted the victim. As the victim left the area, the driver pointed what appeared to be a firearm at him,” stated a release. “Sylvan Lake RCMP responded immediately to the area and located the vehicle.”

Mounties say subsequent investigation resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine and cocaine as well as an airsoft pellet gun.

A second individual charged, Lee Michael Falsetta, 35, of Sylvan Lake, is due in Red Deer provincial court Jan. 13 for election and plea.