On Feb. 8, 2022, Bonnyville RCMP, Bonnyville GIS and Lakeland RCMP Crime Reduction Unit located a male wanted on multiple outstanding warrants at a residence in the Town of Bonnyville.
During the execution of a search warrant, several individuals were arrested. Police also located a firearm, a collapsible baton, a throwing knife as well as, 6 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a small quantity of suspected psilocybin mushrooms.
A 41-year-old male of Elk Point, Alta., a 29-year-old female of Bonnyville and a 34-year-old female of Elk Point, have each been charged with the following:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm when knowing possession is unauthorized
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession of a controlled substance.
The 41-year-old male is further charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon and unsafe storage of a firearm.
The 29-year-old female and the 34-year-old female were released from custody with conditions and are scheduled to appear in Bonnyville Provincial Court on March 22, 2022.
Following a judicial hearing, the 41-year-old male was released with conditions and is also scheduled to appear in Bonnyville Provincial Court on March 1, 2022.
As this matter is before the court, no further information can be released.