On 27 December, 2021 at 1:30 a.m. Carmacks RCMP received a report that there was a truck stuck on the North Klondike Highway approximately 50 kilometers North of Carmacks. There were two men inside of the truck and, due to the treacherous road conditions, unable to be reached by commercial towing. Carmacks RCMP attended the scene. On arrival they observed two men in the truck who were acting suspiciously. One of the two men gave a fake name; however, his true identity was confirmed to be Tyler Rear who is wanted on outstanding warrants from Dawson City in relation to a home invasion.
Mr. Rear was arrested and subsequently searched where the RCMP found:
- drug paraphernalia
- a magazine belonging to a pistol
A search of the vehicle was conducted. RCMP found:
- an amount of powder cocaine
- an amount of marijuana
- drug flaps
- handwritten score sheets
- a restricted Glock 17 air pistol
- a knife
- a baseball bat
Rear has been transported to the Whitehorse Corrections Centre where he is remanded until a court appearance on 5 January, 2022.
The second occupant of the vehicle, Tommy Joe, was later arrested on an undertaking and subsequently released with a court appearance on 12 January, 2022.
Both men were charged with:
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, section 88(2) Criminal Code
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, section 91(3) Criminal Code
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized, section 92(3) Criminal Code
- Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, section 94(2) Criminal Code
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Mr. Rear has also been charged with:
- Obstruction, section 129(a) Criminal Code
Mr. Joe has also been charged with:
- Fail to Comply, section 733.1(1) Criminal Code
The Carmacks RCMP is asking anyone who may have information regarding this or similar occurrences to contact them at 867-863-2677. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Contact information
Yukon RCMP - Communications
mdiv.communications@rcmp-grc.gc.ca