On Feb. 7, 2023, at 4:01 p.m., Redwater RCMP responded to a call for service at a residence in Thorhild. During the call, an officer was attacked with a knife and received serious, non-life threatening injuries. The officer has been airlifted to hospital and remains in stable condition. A 48-year-old individual, a resident of the home, has been taken into custody.
Officers from RCMP's Eastern Alberta District and Northern General Investigative Sections have taken over the investigation.
The individual has been charged with the following:
- Attempted murder
- Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer
- Aggravated Assault
- Obstruction
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
The individual has been taken before a justice of the peace and remanded in custody with a next court appearance set for Feb, 9, 2023, at Fort Saskatchewan provincial court.
As this matter is now before the court, no updates will be provided.