(Red Deer RCMP)

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Red Deer man arrested after hiding from police in crawl space

Sep 3, 2024 | 5:17 PM

One person has been arrested and charged following a police operation in Red Deer on Aug. 30.

Red Deer RCMP say it was that day the detachment received multiple calls about a man and woman with a firearm.

The calls described two people in a black car threatening and committing violence with a shotgun, in the words of police.

Police began searching for the suspects and the vehicle, and requested assistance from RCMP Air Services and the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

The male suspect was successfully located by members on the ground, but then entered a home in the Waskasoo area. Police then attempted to call him out of the residence and surrender.

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After several hours, police entered the home and located the suspect in a hidden crawl space within the house. The male was safely arrested and taken into custody.

Further investigation led to another search warrant on the suspect vehicle and involved home, leading to the seizure of two firearms and more evidence.

Todd Deschambeault, a 32-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance x2 (Methamphetamine & Fentanyl)
• Possession of a weapon contrary to an order x6
• Illegal Possession of Government Documents
• Unsafe storage of firearms
• Possession of firearm when knowing possession unauthorized
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Deschambeault was remanded into custody to appear in court at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on September 3, 2024.

Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team are committed to public safety and reducing crime in Red Deer. The coordinated efforts between multiple RCMP units helped to ensure the safety of the residents of Red Deer.

If you have information regarding this event or any other suspicious or illegal activity within the city of Red Deer, contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

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