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Brooks RCMP arrest individual for weapons offences and breach of release conditions

March 13, 2026 - Brooks, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Brooks, Alta – On March 10, 2026, Brooks RCMP received information that an individual was in the City of Brooks despite court-ordered conditions prohibiting them from attending the city.

Police were advised of a vehicle description which they were seen in and began searching the area it was last spotted.  Officers than attended the residence of a known associate to the suspect on the west end of Brooks and conducted a door knock.  While speaking with the homeowners, officers located a vehicle matching the description parked in the back alley. Shortly after, the individual was located and arrested.

At the time of their arrest, the suspect was found to be carrying a knife, contrary to conditions. 

As a result of the March 10, 2026, investigation, the individual has been charged with:

• Carrying a concealed weapon;
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
• Failure to comply with a release order (x3); and
• Uttering threats.

The individual has been remanded into custody to appear at Alberta Court of Justice in Medicine Hat on March 19, 2026. 

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