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AUGUST 26 INCIDENT

Two Red Deer men arrested after reported break and enter

Sep 10, 2024 | 3:22 PM

Red Deer RCMP have arrested two individuals in relation to a break and enter situation from the end of August.

On August 26 at about 3 a.m., Mounties responded to a report of a break and enter in the Parkvale area of the city. Upon arrival, officers reported multiple suspects fleeing the area and attempting to evade police, but say they were apprehended a short distance away.

Officers then searched the individuals and allegedly found a revolver firearm, ammunition, a retractable baton, bear spray, currency, drugs, and other items they say are consistent with drug trafficking.

Red Deer RCMP have charged two individuals as a result of this investigation.

Jeremy Sanderson-Hayward, a 37-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking x3
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose x2
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Possession of property obtained by crime less than $5000
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Fail to comply with probation order x2

This suspect was taken before a justice of the peace and was remanded into custody. He appeared in court on August 29, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.

Mark Ditchburn, a 34-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking x2
  • Carry concealed weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The suspect was taken before a justice of the peace and was released on a release order. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 25, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.

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