Michael Mackinaw, 38, of the O'Chiese First Nation (Rocky Mountain House RCMP)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

Michael Mackinaw

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Feb 14, 2022 | 11:38 AM

RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man charged in a suspected stabbing last week.

On Feb.9, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Rocky Mountain House RCMP responded to 911 call of a report of a male on the Sunchild Road who had been stabbed.

Upon arrival, RCMP located a male who was suffering from what appeared to be serious injuries. The male was transported to hospital by STARS air ambulance.

Mounties say the investigation indicates the victim and the suspect who had been travelling in the same vehicle, exited a vehicle when it pulled off of the highway. An interaction occurred where the victim received serious injuries from what is believed to be an edged weapon.

As a result of the investigation, charges of aggravated assault and two counts of fail to comply with a release order have been laid against Michael Mackinaw, 38, of the O’Chiese First Nation.

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Mackinaw has also been charged in relation to a separate investigation.

On Feb. 8, 2022, RCMP investigated an incident where Mackinaw was alleged to have been driving a vehicle on the O’Chiese First Nation, where and he and the passenger had a verbal altercation. Mackinaw is accused of threatening the passenger with a weapon. The passenger who was also the owner of the vehicle, was able to exit the vehicle uninjured.

Mackinaw has been charged with assault with a weapon, possession of stolen property over $5000 and two counts of fail to comply with a release order.

At this time, Mackinaw has not been located and warrants have been issued for his arrest.

Michael Mackinaw is described as 5’8” tall, 241 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If located, do not approach. Please call 911 for immediate sightings or emergency situations involving Michael Mackinaw.

If you have any information on Michael Mackinaw’s whereabouts, please contact Rocky Mountain House RCMP at 403-845-2881 or your local police.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.