RCMP arrest wanted man from Maskwacis area, plus three others

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Dennehy, as well as 23-year-old male Ocean Hilbach, 23-year-old female Sarah Lightning, and 21-year-old female Raven Buffalo, all of Samson Cree Nation, were charged jointly with the following criminal code offences:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
• Possession of prohibited firearm with ammunition
• Possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number

Dennehy was also charged with the following criminal code offences:

• Flight from a peace officer (X2)
• Breach of a firearms prohibition (X2)
• Dangerous Driving (X2)
• Fail to comply with a release order (X2)

Hilbach was also charged with the following criminal code offences:

• Breach of a firearms prohibition (X3)

Lighting was also charged with the following criminal code offences:

• Breach of a firearms prohibition
• Fail to comply with a release order (X4)

Buffalo was also charged with the following criminal code offences:

• Fail to comply with a release order (X2)

“This is a great example of an intelligence-led investigation and detachment members working together to arrest a known dangerous offender, but also recovering a prohibited firearm,” says Cst. Andrew Deme. “We will continue to liaise with and listen to our local community leaders and work with the residents were serve to address any concerns about crime they might have.”

Dennehy, Lightning, and Buffalo were remanded into custody, while Hilbach was released on multiple conditions. All four are scheduled to appear in Wetaskiwin Provincial Court on Nov. 4.

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ORIGINAL – Monday, Nov. 1

Maskwacis RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 28-year-old wanted man.

Brandon Joel Dennehy, of Samson Cree Nation, was on a release order for charges stemming from a robbery and kidnapping. It’s alleged that on Oct. 27, Dennehy cut off an electronic monitoring ankle device. Police are actively making attempts to locate him.

Dennehy is now charged and wanted for the following criminal code offences:

· Fail to comply with conditions of a release order

· Mischief Under $5000

Dennehy is described as:

· 6’5” tall

· 266 lbs

· Brown eyes

· Brown or blond hair

Dennehy is believed to frequent the Maskwacis, Ponoka, and Wetaskiwin area. Dennehy is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached by the public. If located, you are asked to call 911 immediately.

If you have any information about the whereabouts of Dennehy you are asked to contact the Maskwacis RCMP at (780) 585-4600, or your local police. 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.