Lacombe man sentenced to time served in Lac La Biche shooting incident

A central Alberta man charged after a shooting in Lac La Biche last year has been sentenced to time served.

Chervaine Dean Saddleback, 24, was sentenced in Lac La Biche Court of Justice on Jan. 3, 2024, to 300 days in jail, satisfied by time already served, after pleading guilty to counts of flight from peace officer, and possession of property over $5000. Twelve other charges against him were withdrawn.

It was on May 30, 2023, when Lac La Biche RCMP were dispatched to a firearms complaint where Mounties alleged a male suspect discharged a firearm at a residence. RCMP issued a Shelter in Place for residents in the area.

RCMP then contained the area and a search for the suspect was conducted, but information was received the suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle.