On Jan. 29, 2025, Slave Lake RCMP attended a home in the area of 1 Avenue SW, Slave Lake, and located a firearm in the possession of a 31-year-old individual, a resident of Slave Lake.
A search warrant was granted after members witnessed a firearm inside the residence, as the individual was bound by conditions of not to possess any weapons or firearms and was charged with 22 offenses, including: failure to comply with release order conditions x13, unauthorized possession of a firearm x4, possession of firearm when knowing it is unauthorized x4, and careless use of a firearm.
The individual was brought before a justice of the peace, where he was remanded with a court date of Feb. 3, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in High Prairie, Alta.
Slave Lake RCMP seized several firearms and ammunition from the residence.
The Peace Regional RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of crimes in the area and anyone with information is asked to please contact the Slave Lake RCMP at 780-849-3045 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.