Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit arrest male for serious violent offences

January 26, 2023
Cadotte Lake, Alberta

News release

On Jan. 13, 2023, High Prairie RCMP attended a residence on Whitefish First Nation, Alta., after a report was received that a suspect attempted to shoot the victim. After the gun jammed, the victim was assaulted with the firearm. As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old individual, a resident of Whitefish First Nation, was charged with the following:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Weapons offences (x3)
  • Mischief
  • Possession of a weapon contrary to order.

On Jan. 20, 2023, officers of the Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit attended Cadotte Lake to support Peace River and High Prairie RCMP in locating a 35-year-old individual. After a two-day investigation, officers were successful in arresting the 35-year-old individual.

The 35-year-old individual has been taken before a justice of the peace and has been remanded in custody with a court date set for Feb. 6, 2023, at Peace River provincial court.

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Contact information

Alberta RCMP Media Relations
780-509-3970

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