On March 15, 2024, the Lac La Biche RCMP, with the assistance of RCMP Emergency Response Team, RCMP Police Dog Services, and RCMP East Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, executed a search warrant at two residences in Lac La Biche County following a weapons complaint.
As a result of the search, a male was taken into custody on three outstanding warrants. Four firearms, a large quantity of ammunition and a prohibited device were seized.
A 48-year-old individual, a resident of Lac La Biche was arrested on their warrants and is facing multiple additional charges including:
- Uttering threats x 2
- Resisting Arrest
- Unsafe storage of a firearm (x2)
- Possession weapon contrary to court order (x3)
- Deface serial number on a firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device
- Breach of Conditional Sentence Order x 6
Following a judicial hearing, the individual was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear March 18, 2024, in Lac La Biche Court of Justice.
As these matters are now before the courts, no further updates or details surrounding the incident will be provided.
Lac La Biche RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity at 780-623-4380. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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.