Grande Prairie RCMP CRU conducts drug-related arrests

Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) have been conducting proactive patrols in areas that have been noted to have a higher likelihood of criminal activity. As a result, four people were arrested on these two separate files:

• On May 8, 2025, Grande Prairie CRU conducted a traffic stop on a Ford F150 with faulty equipment. RCMP members noted drugs and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle and arrested the two occupants. A search of the vehicle incidental to arrest revealed a stolen revolver with its associated ammunition as well as a small amount of both crack cocaine and unstamped tobacco.

• • As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old individual and a 39-year-old individual, both residents of Grande Prairie, were charged with five firearm-related offences. Furthermore, the 39-year-old individual was charged with failing to comply with a release order.
  • Both individuals were brought before a justice of the peace. The 40-year-old individual was released on conditions while the 39-year-old individual was remanded into custody. They are both to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie, with the 40-year-old individual appearing on May 21, 2025 and the 39-year-old individual on May 28, 2025.

• On May 6, 2025 Grande Prairie CRU located a white Ford Bronco, involved in previous flights from police, at a local gas station. A traffic stop was conducted as the driver was pumping gas. RCMP members noted unstamped tobacco in the vehicle and arrested both the driver and the passenger. A search of the vehicle and suspects was conducted incidental to arrest.
• • As a result of the search, the following items were seized:
    • Several packs of unstamped tobacco;
    • 34 grams of cocaine;
    • 15ml of GHB;
    • A small amount of methamphetamines;
    • $1660 in Canadian currency; and
    • A switchblade.
  • As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old individual and a 47-year-old individual, both residents of Grande Prairie, were charged with:
    • Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking;
    • Possession of proceeds of crime; and
    • Possession of unstamped tobacco.
  • Furthermore, the 47-year-old individual was charged with seven counts of possession of a weapon contrary to court orders.
  • Both individuals were brought before a justice of the peace. The 30-year-old individual was released on conditions while the 47-year-old individual was remanded into custody. Both are to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie, with the 30-year-old individual appearing on June 4, 2025, and Dick on May 21, 2025.