Lloydminster RCMP and Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) are investigating a series of incidents involving an armed robbery, flight from police, and suspected drug trafficking.
On Feb. 26, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers responded to reports of an armed robbery at a residence located in Lloydminster. Officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to stop for police. Officers were successful in disabling the vehicle. Four people attempted to flee from the vehicle, three of which were immediately taken into custody, and the forth attempted to hide from police by climbing a tree. RCMP Police Dog Services, the RCMP helicopter and investigators tracked the individual and took them into custody without further incident.
Subsequent investigation led officers to complete a search warrant on the vehicle the suspects were driving. In total, 26 grams of Methamphetamine, 26 grams of Fentanyl and 7 grams of Cocaine were located in addition to other evidence consistent with drug trafficking.
As a result, four individuals have been arrested:
- A 33-year-old resident of Yorkton, Sask.
- A 29-year-old resident of Thunderchild First Nation, Sask.
- A 24-year-old resident of Thunderchild First Nation
- A 28-year-old resident of Onion Lake, Sask.
They have been charged with the following offences:
· Flight from Police
· Operation of a Conveyance while Prohibited
· Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
· Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine
· Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl
· Resist Arrest
· Fail to Comply with Probation
The 33-year-old, 29-year-old and 28-year-old individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Court on March 25, 2025. The 24-year-old individual was released by a justice of the peace and appeared in court on March 11, 2025.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a 23-year-old resident of Lloydminster, Sask.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be laid.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Lloydminster RCMP at 780 808 8400. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.ca<http://www.crimestoppers.ca.