Ponoka County man charged after alleged threat made at Wetaskiwin skatepark

Oct 29, 2026 | 4:41 PM

Wetaskiwin RCMP have charged a 25-year-old man from Ponoka County in connection with an incident that is said to have occurred on Sept. 23.

That day, RCMP responded to a complaint of a male threatening a youth with a handgun at a local skatepark.

Police say a suspect was quickly identified, and following the execution of a search warrant, an arrest warrant was issued.

“On Oct. 15, Wetaskiwin RCMP, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, and RCMP Air Services, located the suspect driving around the area of Wetaskiwin County,” the detachment notes in a release.

“Police attempted to stop the suspect, at which time he elected to flee at a high rate of speed, ending in a crash and foot pursuit. The suspect then proceeded to resist arrest, and after a very brief struggle, the suspect was quickly subdued and taken into custody.”