ST. PAUL - A 41-year-old man is facing a long list of charges after RCMP executed a search warrant on an apartment in St. Paul.
On Feb. 26, St. Paul RCMP with the assistance of the Alberta RCMP Traffic – St. Paul Unit, executed the search warrant. Police had been investigating firearms offences.
A search of the property resulted in the seizure of "six replica firearms, one prohibited weapon, ammunition, and several other weapons," according to RCMP.
“The St. Paul RCMP would like to thank the general public for coming forward and reporting this information to police. This investigation and arrest demonstrates the expertise and abilities of our front-line officers," said Cpl. Stephen Cunningham, Watch Supervisor. "Our officers remain committed to apprehending criminals in an attempt to crack down on criminal activity within our community.”
Conrad Whiskeyjack, a resident of St. Paul, has been charged with forcible confinement, pointing a firearm, assault, careless use of a firearm, being unlawfully in a dwelling of a house, using a firearm in the commission of an offence, unauthorized possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon, and more.
Whiskeyjack was held for a judicial hearing where he was remanded into custody. He is set to appear in court on March 2.