In the later evening of April 30, 2025, RCMP received multiple reports of a male pointing a long gun at another male while driving a stolen truck on Stoney Nakoda First Nation. Officers of Cochrane RCMP immediately responded with assistance from the Calgary Police HAWKS helicopter and RCMP Police Dog Services. Officers quickly became aware of the whereabouts of the suspect truck. The suspect driver drove head on towards an officer forcing the officer to swerve into the ditch to avoid contact. Shortly after, the officer deployed a tire deflation device, successfully puncturing three of the suspect's vehicle tires. The vehicle came to a stop where the driver immediately fled into the woods.
Officers quickly contained the vehicle and arrested two occupants. With coordinated efforts from the police helicopter and police dog services, the driver who fled the truck was quickly located and arrested without incident. A search of the vehicle yielded a rifle, bear spray, brass knuckles, and illicit drugs.
A 38-year-old individual, a resident of Stoney Nakoda First Nation, Alta., was charged with a total of 36 offences, some including:
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
- Careless use of a firearm;
- Possession of a firearm for dangerous purpose;
- Possession of a prohibited weapon;
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose;
- Possession of property obtained by crime;
- Breach of release order (x7);
- Possession of a controlled substance;
- Unlawfully drive a motor vehicle uninsured AND suspended et al
The individual was held for a judicial interim release hearing and remanded into custody. The individual is set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Cochrane on May 5, 2025.
A 35-year-old individual, a resident of Stoney Nakoda First Nation, was charged with a total of 19 offences, some including:
- Possession of property obtained by crime;
- Possession of a prohibited weapon;
- Possession of a firearm for dangerous purpose;
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose;
- Breach of release order (x11) et al
The 35-year-old individual was also held for a judicial interim release hearing and remanded into custody. The individual is set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Cochrane on May 5, 2025.
A youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act was also arrested and held for a judicial interim release hearing. The youth was charged with a total of 11 offences, with some including possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of a prohibited weapon and obstruction. The youth was released on conditions and will appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Cochrane later in May.
Cochrane RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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.