Courtesy: HL RCMP
High Level RCMP lay charges after firearms complaint
High Level, Alta. – On Jan. 12, 2025 at approximately 8:00 P.M., High Level RCMP and High Level’s Crime Reduction Unit responded to a report of people at a residence, with a firearm that had been discharged toward a house and that suspects may be trying to gain access or a fight was occurring, in the area of 106 Street, in High Level.
High Level RCMP responded quickly and ensured the safety of all residents; RCMP were then able to safely arrest 3 males and 2 females.
High Level RCMP seized 2 firearms, approximately 50 grams of suspected cocaine and approximately 2800 unstamped cigarettes.
Mateo Ahnassay (29), a resident of Chateh, Alta, was charged with:
- Pointing a firearm x 2
- Discharge a firearm with intent x 2
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of firearm with tampered serial number
- Possession/selling of unstamped tobacco
- Unsafe storage of firearms x2
- Possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle x 2
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offense
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon x 2
- Possession of restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition easily accessible
- Possession of restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition without license x 2
- Mischief under $5000
Ahnassay was brought before a Justice of the Peace, where he was remanded with a court date of Jan. 14, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort Vermillion, Alta.
Jesse Lee Roger Chalifoux (46), a resident of Paddle Prairie, Alta., was charged with:
- Pointing a firearm x 2
- Discharge a firearm with intent x 2
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of firearm with tampered serial number
- Possession/selling of unstamped tobacco
- Unsafe storage of firearms x2
- Possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle x 2
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offense
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon x 2
- Possession of restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition easily accessible
- Possession of restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition without license x 2
Chalifoux was brought before a Justice of the Peace, where he was remanded with a court date of Jan. 15, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Chateh.
Savannah Chambaud-Chalifoux (24), a resident of Bushe River, Alta., was charged with:
- Pointing a firearm x 2
- Discharge a firearm with intent x 2
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of firearm with tampered serial number
- Possession/selling of unstamped tobacco
- Unsafe storage of firearms x2
- Possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle x 2
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offense
Chambaud-Chalifoux was brought before a Justice of the Peace, where she was remanded with a court date of Jan. 15, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Chateh.
Troy Damian Francis (20), a resident of Chateh, was charged with:
- Pointing a firearm x 2
- Discharge a firearm with intent x 2
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of firearm with tampered serial number
- Possession/selling of unstamped tobacco
- Unsafe storage of firearms x2
- Possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle x 2
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offense
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon x 2
- Possession of restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition easily accessible
- Possession of restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition without license x 2
- Failure to comply with probation order conditions
Francis was brought before a Justice of the Peace, where he was remanded with a court date of Jan. 15, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Chateh.
Jamie Hollands (31), a resident of Lethbridge, Alta., was charged with:
- Pointing a firearm x 2
- Discharge a firearm with intent x 2
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of firearm with tampered serial number
- Possession/selling of unstamped tobacco
- Unsafe storage of firearms x2
- Possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle x 2
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offense
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon x 2
- Possession of restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition easily accessible
- Possession of restricted/prohibited weapon with ammunition without license x 2
Hollands was brought before a Justice of the Peace, where he was remanded with a court date of Jan. 15, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Chateh.
The High Level RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the location of crimes in the area. Anyone with information in relation to this or any other crimes, are asked to please contact the High Level RCMP at 780-926-2226 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
