On Jan. 29, 2025, Alberta's Crime Reduction Team (CRT), Police Dog Services (PDS) and Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report of suspicious persons near a vacant building in the area of Simon Lake, Alta.
CRT, PDS and Peace River RCMP attended the location and were able to locate a vehicle associated to a theft of motor vehicle file received earlier in the morning. Containment was established and with the assistance of PDS dog Peyak, a 21-year-old individual, a resident of Cadotte Lake, was located hiding in a trailer.
The 21-year-old individual, who had several active warrants, would not comply with police demands, so Peyak assisted police by securing the 21-year-old individual.
The 21-year-old individual was arrested for his warrants which included: assault with a weapon, robbery with firearm, pointing firearm, possession of firearm for dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of firearm.
The 21-year-old individual was held for a justice of the peace and was remanded with an upcoming court date of Feb. 3, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Peace River, Alta.
This investigation is ongoing.
The Peace Regional RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of crimes in the area. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact the Peace Regional RCMP at 780-624-6611 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.