One adult, one youth charged with firearms offences in Maskwacis

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A search warrant was then executed at a nearby residence.

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One adult, one youth charged with firearms offences in Maskwacis

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As a result of the search warrant and investigation, a 23-year-old man and a 17-year-old youth, both residents of Maskwacis, have been charged with the following: 

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Following a Judicial Interim Release hearing, the adult male was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin on Sept. 1, 2026.

The 17-year-old youth was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was released from custody with conditions. The youth is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin on Sept. 2, 2026. 

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).