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By rdnewsNOW staff

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Red Deer man arrested in Lacombe on suspicion of drug trafficking

Jun 27, 2025 | 11:25 AM

The Lacombe Police Service (LPS) has charged a Red Deer man with weapon and drug offenses.

LPS says in a release on Friday that it was about 9:50 a.m. on June 15 when officers located a black 2017 Dodge Ram truck suspiciously parked behind a local motel.

There, a male subject was found passed out in the vehicle, and he was arrested on scene.

During the investigation and incidental to the arrest, they say, police observed a bag containing approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine, a large hunting knife strapped to the centre console, and a replica AR-15 rifle next to the driver’s seat.

LPS says the gun was nearly indistinguishable from a real firearm, and easily accessible to the driver.

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Digital scales, packing materials, and a ledger used to track alleged drug transactions — all materials consistent with drug trafficking, LPS notes — were also recovered.

At the time of the arrest the man, 34-year-old Joseph MacInnis, was found to be bound by multiple court-imposed conditions.

He is now charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

• Fail to Comply with a Probation Order

• Possession of a weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

His vehicle was also seized for a 24-hour period, along with a 24-hour driver’s license suspension due to drug impairment.

The Lacombe Police Service encourages the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.

If you have any information regarding this incident, or any other criminal activity in the area, please contact the Lacombe Police Service at 403-782-3279 or your local police agency. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.tipsubmit.com.