â–º Listen Live

Grande Prairie man facing weapons, stolen property charges

A Grande Prairie man is facing several charges after RCMP located him camping in an allegedly stolen trailer with restricted weapons.

Police say they responded to calls of a suspicious individual camping near Township Road 755 and Range Road 90 on January 9th. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle and trailer that had both been reported stolen in December.

During the search of the vehicles, mounties say they found a loaded sawed-off shotgun, two loaded guns, ammunition, and four grams of what they believe to be meth.

The man is facing 18 charges, including possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of restricted firearms.

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

New Grande Prairie council sworn in

The City of Grande Prairie's newly elected council got sworn in on Monday, October 27th.

Grande Prairie students, teachers returning to classroom Wednesday

Students and teachers will be back in the classroom on Wednesday, October 29th.

Reeve, Deputy Reeve elected in County

County of Grande Prairie Council elected Division 1 Councillor Amanda McDonald as Reeve and Division 9 Councillor Bob Chrenek as part of its annual organization meeting on Monday.

Johnathan Clarkson leaving Nitehawk after nearly two decades

Johnathan Clarkson will be stepping down from General Manager after nearly 20 years with Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park.

NWP hands out annual Community & Alumni Awards

Northwestern Polytechnic celebrates three individuals who have made an impact both at school or in the community.
- Advertisement -