Sylvan Lake RCMP charges youth with weapons offences

June 24, 2026 - Sylvan Lake, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Sylvan Lake, Alta. - On June 16, 2026, at approximately 9 p.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP was dispatched to call of a youth pointing a firearm out the passenger side window at a pedestrian walking along the sidewalk. RCMP located the suspect vehicle and arrested the occupants without incident.  

Through the course of the investigation, a replica style firearm (CO2 air pistol) was located and seized from the vehicle.

As a result, one youth was charged with the following:

• Pointing a firearm (x2) 
• Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public

As the youth’s identity is protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act, their identity and age will not be released. The youth was released to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on July 16. 

Staff Sgt. Peden, Sylvan Lake Detachment Commander, states, “I would like to remind the youth of our community that it may seem harmless by having possession of imitation firearms, however, pointing these weapons will result in a police response and charges can be laid. In this case, there was no risk to the public and Sylvan Lake remains a very safe community. The appearance of airsoft, CO2, or play guns can be very similar to a real firearm. Police will respond to the report and will treat the call as if a real firearm is being used. Public safety is our number one concern and priority. Given the current environment across Canada, these matters are taken seriously.” 

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