Peace Regional RCMP arrest one on several weapons charges, warrants

A 26-year-old man is facing charges after a firearm complaint near Cadotte Lake. 

Mounties say they responded to a report that someone may have a firearm near the entrance of Cadotte Lake around 10 a.m. on January 31st. When police arrived, they were made aware that the suspect was in another area, and soon after, they located 26-year-old  Chester Jr. Eskagon.

Eskagon was charged with alleged aggravated assault, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and 4 counts of resisting or obstructing a police officer, along with two warrants- one for assault causing bodily harm, and another for uttering threats. 

Police also seized a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition during the incident.

Eskagon was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remains in police custody, with his next appearance set for February 3rd.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.

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