Update: Maskwacis RCMP arrest man wanted on firearms charges

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Original: June 1, 2026

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RCMP have charged one person following an investigation in Maskwacis.

On May 25, at around 6 p.m. in Samson Cree Nation, RCMP received a call from someone who was reported that a male suspect had allegedly threatened to hit him with a golf club.

The suspect is said to have gone in the house, retrieved a firearm, and threatened the other male with it as well.

“The male ran away from the area, calling the police a short time later. A search warrant was executed at a residence in rural Samson in partnership with general duty members, General Investigation Section (GIS) and the community policing section,” RCMP note in a media release.

A 36-year-old resident of Samson Cree has been charged with the following:

• Utter threats against a person;
• Possession of a firearm when prohibited;
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
• Unsafe storage of a firearm;
• Using a firearm in the commission of an offence;
• Possess a weapon dangerous to public;
• Assault with a weapon X2;
• Possession of a firearm with no licence.

On May 29, RCMP attempted an arrest of the man locally, but he fled the scene at a high rate of speed in a black Dodge Durango.

He has also been charged with:

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
• Flight from peace officer.

As of June 1, he remains at-large (arrested June 3; see update above).

Anyone with any information regarding these crimes is asked to please contact the Maskwacis RCMP at 780-585-3767. 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. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).