Maskwacis RCMP stepping up patrols after firearm related calls
Maskwacis RCMP are stepping up patrols after an increase in gun-related crime, according to a release. On June 10, Maskwacis RCMP responded to reports of gun shots being fired at a residence in Maskwacis.
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Maskwacis RCMP are stepping up patrols after an increase in gun-related crime, according to a release.
On June 10, Maskwacis RCMP responded to reports of gun shots being fired at a residence in Maskwacis. The next day, RCMP received a similar call of shots fired at a residence in Maskwacis. There were no injuries reported from these two incidents.
As a result of these ongoing investigations, RCMP initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in Wetaskiwin. A search revealed a loaded nine millimetre hand gun and a sawed-off rifle.
Alyssa Soosay, 29, and Trey Curiez Littlechild, 24, have been arrested and charged with recklessly discharging a firearm. They both were taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. RCMP have also issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect, Dorian O’Shea Hunter, 23.
With these and other recent reports of offences involving firearms, Maskwacis RCMP are increasing proactive patrols in the community.
RCMP say these patrols and other targeted police activities will increase visibility in the community as well as focus on repeat offenders who are of the greatest risk.
RCMP are also in discussion with chiefs and band councils with each nation as they jointly work to improve safety in the nations, stated the release.
“The public will see more visible proactive patrols in the community and increased safety while we continue to investigate the recent crimes,” said Staff Sgt. Richard McKay,
“While we do everything in our power to support the community we are asking residents for help. Please report any information as it relates to the whereabouts of illegal firearms and who is in possession of them.”
Those with any information about these crimes or firearms in the community are asked to contact the Maskwacis RCMP Detachment at 780-585-3767. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app.
