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By Sheldon Spackman

May 2024

Trial scheduled for man charged in Red Deer assault

Jan 11, 2024 | 12:34 PM

A trial date has been set for a central Alberta man facing multiple charges following a heavy police presence in south Red Deer last year.

Derrick Phazer Whitford, 26, a resident of the O’Chiese First Nation, is scheduled for trial in Rocky Mountain House Court of Justice on May 27, 2024.

It was on Nov. 22, 2023, at 11:45 a.m., when Red Deer RCMP received a report of an assault that took place in an apartment at 3047 49 Avenue in Red Deer. Upon initial investigation, RCMP determined the suspect was a known offender with multiple warrants for serious violent offences.

Red Deer RCMP contained the residence and issued an advisory to area residents.

Red Deer RCMP with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team safely took the suspect into custody at a neighbouring apartment.

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The suspect was charged with:

• Assault causing bodily harm
• Assault
• Fail to appear for court (x3)
• Mischief.

Additionally, RCMP say they executed over 20 warrants out of Rocky Mountain House, Mayerthorpe, and Edmonton for serious offences including pointing a firearm, aggravated assault, assault causing, administering a noxious substance, unlawful confinement and many more.

Related: Charges laid after heavy police presence in south Red Deer Wednesday

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