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Chad Wickett

Three Hills RCMP search for Red Deer man charged with conspiracy to commit murder

May 11, 2023 | 10:11 AM

Three Hills RCMP are searching for a Red Deer man, who was one of two charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

On May 4, 2023, at approximately 3:43 p.m., Three Hills RCMP say they received information from a female that two male suspects, one armed with a firearm, attended her residence the night prior.

They say one of the males unlawfully entered the victim’s residence, took her cell phone and indicated that he was there to kill the female victim. They state the victim was able to convince the males to not hurt her and they left the residence.

Chrys Tremblay, a 45-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:

  • Conspiracy to commit murder
  • Forcible confinement
  • Being unlawfully at large in a dwelling house
  • Fail to comply with release order X 3
  • Uttering Threats against a person
  • Failure to comply with probation order

On May 10, RCMP say Tremblay was arrested in Red Deer with the assistance of Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and Southern Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team. They confirm Tremblay is currently on a Conditional Sentence Order (CSO) and will be brought back to court to face the allegation of the CSO breach.

Chad Wickett, a 31-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:

  • Conspiracy to commit murder
  • Weapons possession contrary to order
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
  • Fail to comply with release order

Mounties say Wickett’s whereabouts are unknown and warrants have been issued for his arrest for the noted charges. They confirm Wickett is considered armed and dangerous. If seen, they say do not approach and call 911 immediately.

If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Chad Wickett, they are asked to contact 911. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.