Cold Lake RCMP Media Release
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Cold Lake RCMP and their General Investigative Section (GIS) executed a search at the residence located in the Rural MD of Bonnyville. A total of six people were taken into custody, some were released without charges. Police seized firearms, prohibited devices, ammunition, drugs, a stolen motorcycle and a stolen ATV.
John Cook (25) was arrested on an outstanding warrant and charged with the following offences:
· Possession of Cocaine
· Possession of MDMA [Ecstasy]
· Possession GHB
· Operation of a Motor Vehicle while prohibited
He was released after a judicial hearing and will be appearing in Cold Lake Provincial Court on September 25, 2019.
Kevin Drake (56) was charged with the following offences:
· Possession of Stolen Property over $5000 (x2)
Gerid Stanley Laroque (36) was charged with the following offences:
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (x3)
· Possession of firearm/prohibited weapon while unauthorized (x5)
· Weapon possession contrary to surrender authorization (x6)
· Unsafe Storage (x3)
Derek Drake is wanted by police.
Derek Drake (30) was charged with the following offences:
· Possession of Stolen Property over $5000 (x2)
He is still at large on outstanding warrants. The Cold Lake RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Derek Drake.
Corporal Marie-Eve Mackenzie-Plante says “although our members had a busy weekend, this is another example of strength of will and coming together to ensure the safety of the public. I am proud of this group of officers".
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Cold Lake RCMP are asking the public's assistance for any information in relation to the whereabouts of Derek Drake. Please contact Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3301 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."
