On Nov. 1, 2021, a joint operation conducted by the RCMP's Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit with assistance from the Cold Lake Detachment officers, Cold Lake Police Dog Service, Cold Lake General Investigative Section, Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit and the Eastern Alberta District Criminal Intelligence Unit, led to the arrest of wanted offender, an 18-year-old male.
He was wanted on an outstanding arrest Warrant for offences related to a shooting and a police pursuit that occurred in Lloydminster on Sept. 21, 2021. He is currently being held in police custody pending the outcome of a Judicial Interim Release hearing.
The RCMP in Cold Lake would like to thank the public for their patience during the high risk arrest that occurred on Nov. 1, 2021, in the area of 25 Street and 28 Street in Cold Lake, Alta.