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Pair arrested north of Drumheller following firearms complaint

Sep 16, 2023 | 2:20 PM

Drumheller RCMP have arrested and charged two people following a firearms complaint.

On Sept. 15, at about 8:50 a.m., RCMP received a report of individuals discharging a firearm at another vehicle and driving dangerously on Hwy 56 north of town.

Both occupants were observed, police say, entering a residence in Rumsey, 50 km north of Drumheller.

Upon police arrival, both suspects exited the residence and were taken into custody.

A search warrant was executed on the residence and vehicle, leading to the seizure of ammunition and spent shell casings.

Stettler resident, Crystal Anne Primrose, 30, has been charged with:

  • Discharge firearm with intent
  • Firearms offences (x6)
  • Recklessly discharge a firearm
  • Fail to comply with probation order

Rumsey resident, James Hussey, 49, has been charged with:

  • Dangerous driving
  • Discharge firearm with intent
  • Firearms offences (x6)
  • Recklessly discharge a firearm
  • Fai to appear in court (x2)

Both Hussey and Primrose were taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody with their next court date set for Sept. 18, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Didsbury.

RCMP add that although charges were laid, they continue to investigate. RCMP are seeking vehicle dash cam footage possibly depicting a white/blue Chevrolet truck on Sept. 15, 2023, between the hours of 8:30 a.m., and 9:30 a.m., in the area of Highway 56 to Highway 9, Range Road 210 to Highway 839 and Highway 839 to Rumsey.

If anyone has information about this incident, contact Drumheller RCMP at 403-823-7590. 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.

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