Man sentenced in armed robbery incidents

A man accused of multiple armed robberies and other firearms offences in Maskwacis earlier this year has been sentenced to six months (180 days) in jail and given a 10-year firearms prohibition.

Wyatt Omeasoo, 24, of the Ermineskin Cree Nation, was sentenced in Wetaskiwin provincial court on Aug. 23, 2022, after being convicted on counts of pointing a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and resisting a peace officer. Seven other counts against Omeasoo were withdrawn.

It was about 11 a.m. on March 24, 2022 when members of Maskwacis RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of an armed robbery at the Samson Townsite.

At the time, police said they were told the driver of a vehicle was robbed at gunpoint, and his wallet was stolen.