On July 31, 2023, at 1 p.m., due to an ongoing firearms investigation, Coronation and Consort RCMP conducted a search warrant on a residence in the County of Paintearth, Alta.
As a result of the search, Coronation RCMP have seized the following items:
- Handgun with the serial number removed;
- Rifle;
- Brass knuckles;
- Ammunition;
- 2 grams of suspected fentanyl; and
- 0.63 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
As a result of the investigation, Coronation RCMP have charged a 23-year-old individual, a resident of the County of Paintearth, with:
- Unauthorized possession of a weapon/firearm (3 counts);
- Possession of a prohibited weapon/restricted firearm without a license (3 counts);
- Careless storage of a firearm (2 counts);
- Possession of a firearm with the serial number removed; and
- Possession of a controlled substance.
Coronation RCMP have also charged a 70-year-old individual and a 56-year-old individual, both residents of the County of Paintearth, with:
- Unauthorized possession of a weapon/firearm (3 counts);
- Possession of a prohibited weapon/restricted firearm without a license (3 counts); and
- Careless storage of a firearm (2 counts).
All individuals were released on an undertaking with conditions. Their next court appearance is set for Sept. 8, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the Alberta Court of Justice in Coronation.
"In a small community, the problems associated with weapon and drug related crimes are amplified. As part of our Rural Crime Reduction Strategy, we encourage members of the public and businesses to report suspicious activity," said Sergeant Pike, the Coronation RCMP Detachment Commander.
Members of the public who want to report suspect suspicious activity or property related crime in their community can call their local police or, if they wish to remain anonymous, 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.