The Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) has charged one male with numerous offences following a traffic stop.
On Dec. 10, 2019, members of the RCMP CRU team were making patrols in the area of Clairmont when they observed a suspicious vehicle. Police conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle and determined the licence plate on it had been stolen. While being detained and questioned by police, the lone male occupant attempted fleeing and resisted arrest. The male was arrested and secured in custody.
A search of the vehicle led police to locate and seize the following:
- a revolver
- a knife
- bear spray
- a concealed gun holster
The 36-year-old male of Grande Prairie has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a weapon contrary to an order x3
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession of a dangerous weapon x2
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized
- Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Possession of a weapon obtained by commission of an offence
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Resist Arrest x2
He has been remanded in custody following a Judicial Interim Release (JIR) Hearing, and is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 18, 2019.
The Grande Prairie Crime Reduction Unit is committed to community safety. CRU is able to focus on the offenders who commit most of the crime, as well as target crime hot spots within the community.
Information provided by the public plays a crucial role in helping police identify where crime is occurring, and who is committing it. RCMP encourage citizens to report any crime or suspicious activity. Please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you 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.