RCMP arrest Simon Lake resident

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Courtesy: PR RCMP

Peace Regional RCMP lay charges after firearm complaint

Cadotte Lake, Alta. – On Jan. 31, 2025, at approximately 10:00 A.M. Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report that a male may be in the area of the first entrance of Cadotte Lake, and was said to have a firearm.

The RCMP’s Crime Reduction Team was near the area with Police Dog Services, assisting Peace Regional RCMP members, and quickly secured the area, ensuring the safety of community members in this area.

RCMP learned of a new location of the suspect and attended a residence in the area of Simon Lake, Alta.  Here, RCMP contained the residence, where they located Chester Jr. Eskagon (26), a resident of Simon Lake.

Eskagon was charged with: aggravated assault, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of firearm when unauthorized and 4 counts of resisting/obstructing a police officer, as well as 2 warrants, for assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats.

Eskagon was brought before a Justice of the Peace, where he was remanded with a court date of Feb. 3, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Peace River, Alta.

RCMP were able to seize a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition.

This investigation is still ongoing and RCMP would like to extend gratitude to community members for their assistance thus far.

The Peace Regional RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of crimes in the area. Anyone with information in relation to any firearms related crimes is asked to please contact the Peace Regional RCMP at 780-624-6611 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.