Athabasca RCMP, with the assistance of Boyle RCMP, attended and executed a search warrant on a rural property located in Athabasca County. As a result of this investigation, one male has been arrested in relation to the events of Oct. 25, 2024.
A 62-year-old individual, a resident of Athabasca County, has been charged with the following offences:
- Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
- Flight from PO
- Fail/refuse breath screening
- Fail to stop after accident causing bodily harm
- Aggravated assault on Peace Officer
The individual was taken before a justice of the peace and has been remanded as the matter is adjourned until tomorrow. The individual is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 30, 2024 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Westlock, Alta.
Athabasca RCMP would like to thank the public for their tips and ask that no further information be submitted at this time.
Background:
Oct. 28, 2024
Athabasca RCMP seek public assistance in identifying suspects after officer was injured – Update 1
Athabasca RCMP have arrested one individual in connection to the incident that occurred on Oct. 25, 2024.
No additional information is available at this time. An additional update is anticipated.
Athabasca RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Background:
Oct. 28, 2024
Athabasca RCMP seek public assistance in identifying suspects after officer was injured
During the evening of Oct. 25, 2024, an Athabasca RCMP officer initiated a traffic stop on a white Ford F150 in relation to a suspicious vehicle complaint. The driver, who appeared impaired at the time of the traffic stop, refused to provide identification. There was a hunting rifle in between the driver and passenger in the front seat of the pickup truck. The officer attempted to arrest the driver when the driver fled, causing injuries to the officer.
The suspect vehicle is described as:
- 2009-2014 Ford F-150 super crew (4 full doors), white in color
- Missing passenger sideview mirror
- Possible damage to right headlight and passenger door
- Likely XLT trim line
- Chrome bumpers and grille (no fog lights)
- Running boards
- Goodyear Duratrac tires
- Trailer hitch
- Covered in dried mud
- No bed attachments (headache rack, tonneu cover, etc.)
The driver is described as:
- 60-65-year-old male
- Grey facial hair
- Glasses
- Wearing hunting camo
- Witnessed smoking
The passenger is described as:
- 30-40-year-old male
- Orange beard
- Wearing hunting camo and a toque
- Glasses