News release

Slave Lake RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) arrests two suspects after locating stolen vehicle

April 15, 2026 - Slave Lake, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Slave Lake, Alta. — On Apr. 9, 2026, shortly after 3:30 p.m., Slave Lake RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle parked near the 1500 block of Main Street South, in Slave Lake. When police attended the vehicle was no longer present. Slave Lake RCMP continued their patrol and Slave Lake RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) assisted in locating the stolen vehicle near Caribou Trail, turning eastbound onto 6 Avenue SW a short while later. Once police activated their emergency equipment, the vehicle failed to stop but ended up turning into a cul de sac without an exit. At approximately 4 p.m., the two occupants inside the vehicle fled on foot. The female suspect was arrested shortly thereafter by one officer and the male was arrested by another officer. Incidental to arrest, officers seized suspected drugs, drug paraphernalia and other items. The female was in possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.  

A 23-yearold a resident of Wabasca, was arrested and is facing the following charges:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000;
• Resist arrest; 
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking suspected heroin; and
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

A 32-year-old resident of Slave Lake, was arrested and is facing the following charges:

• Flight from peace officer; 
• Operate motor vehicle while prohibited;
• Possession of stolen property under $5,000;
• Resist arrest; and
• Fail to comply with release order.

Both individuals were held in custody and appeared for their Judicial Interim Hearings. The 32-year-old was held in custody and is set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Slave Lake at 10 a.m., on April 29, 2026. While the 23-year-old was released and is to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Slave Lake at 10 a.m., on May 20, 2026.

If you have any information regarding any crime within Slave Lake, please contact the Slave Lake RCMP at 780-849-3045. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

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