Courtesy: SL RCMP
Slave Lake RCMP execute search warrant and recover stolen property; local resident facing 11 charges
Slave Lake, Alta. – On June 20, 2023, Slave Lake RCMP received a complaint of a theft from a motor vehicle outside of a residence in Slave Lake.
As a result of further investigation, Slave Lake RCMP obtained a search warrant for a residence located in the northwest quadrant of Slave Lake. Slave Lake RCMP, along with the Slave Lake RCMP General Investigation Section, executed the search warrant on the residence and recovered a large amount of stolen property.
As a result, Joey Martin Bigstone (30), a resident of Slave Lake, Alta., is charged with:
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Fail to comply with Release Order (x4)
- Possession of a Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order (x2)
- Possession of Stolen Property (x2)
- Unlawful use of Credit Card (x2)
RCMP were able to return the stolen property to its rightful owner.
Bigstone was released with conditions to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Slave Lake on July 26, 2023.
“Reducing property crimes remains a priority of the Slave Lake RCMP and we will continue to target these offenders to ensure a safer community.” says Sergeant Casey Bruyns, Acting Slave Lake RCMP Detachment Commander.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the Slave Lake RCMP at 780-849-3999 or your local police. 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.
