Red Deer RCMP make arrest for alleged uttering threats and assault with a weapon
A young Red Deer man is facing charges after an alleged assault with a weapon incident last week.
On May 9, 2024, Red Deer RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting a robbery with a knife.
At approximately 11:25 a.m., Red Deer RCMP received the 911 call which stated a male suspect had a knife and had threatened another person in the area of Riverside Drive. RCMP responded immediately, however, the suspect had fled the scene and ran into a wooden area.
Police Officers from General Duty, Traffic Section, Downtown Patrol Unit (DPU), and Police Dog Services (PDS) searched the area for the suspect. Red Deer RCMP were also able to utilize Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), commonly known as a drone, to assist in locating the suspect.