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Maskwacis RCMP arrest 37-year-old on outstanding warrants

Oct 26, 2023 | 3:28 PM

Charges are pending against a 37-year-old man from Maskwacis.

On Oct. 25 around 4 p.m., RCMP responded to reports of a subject who was wanted on multiple warrants being in Samson Cree Nation.

Maskwacis Mounties went to the location and located the suspect, bringing him into custody.

The man cannot yet be named because his charges are yet to be sworn. He remains in custody.

The man is charged with:

  • Uttering threats against a person
  • Discharge fiream with intent (x3)
  • Mischief under $5,000 (x2)
  • Assault with Weapon
  • Fail to comply probation order (x2)
  • Disobeying order of court
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (x2)
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender
  • Possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized
  • Dangerous operation of motor vehicle
  • Assault on Police Officer
  • Flight from Peace officer
  • Provincial traffic offences (x3)

“The Maskwacis RCMP would like to extend their thanks to the members of the public who reported the location of the individual. Without their assistance the individual would not have been located as quickly as he was,” RCMP say.

RCMP add that information provided by the public plays a crucial role in helping police identify where crime is occurring, and who is committing it. RCMP encourage citizens to report any crime or suspicious activity.

Contact the Maskwacis RCMP at 780-585-3767 or your local police, or if you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you want 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.