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Wembley man charged after traffic stop

A 42-year-old man from Wembley is facing multiple charges after he was pulled over in Grande Prairie last Thursday. At around 3 p.m. on November 22nd, Grande Prairie RCMP stopped a driver near 116 Avenue.

While officers were searching the vehicle they say they found a gun and ammunition, around 1567 prescription pills, various weapons including bear spray, knives and a baton as well as $3,010 in cash.

Trent Douglas Hockett has been charged with possession for the purposes of trafficking, possession of stolen property and four counts of failure to comply with release conditions.

Hockett was scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on November 26th.

Emma Mason
Emma Mason
News Reporter
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