News release
Yellowhead RCMP locate, arrest male wanted on assault charges
April 17, 2026
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Shoal Lake, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On April 16, at approximately 2 :45 p.m., Yellowhead RCMP received information on the whereabouts of a male wanted on two unendorsed warrants of arrest issued earlier this week for assault.
The suspect was seen in an SUV that had been reported stolen on April 15. The vehicle was subsequently located parked outside a home in the RM of Yellowhead.
Several Yellowhead RCMP officers, with the assistance of officers from other detachments and units, executed a warrant to enter the residence that evening. The suspect was safely taken into custody and transported to the Shoal Lake RCMP office for processing.
Scott Purdy, 42, of Shoal Lake has been charged with possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000. He is also charged with assault and fleeing from police from previous incidents.
Purdy remained in custody at last report.