COLD LAKE – A report of a stolen vehicle being spotted by a member of the public sparked a heavy police presence in Cold Lake North on June 7, and led to the arrest of three men.
After receiving the tip, RCMP located the vehicle in the area of 8th Ave. in Cold Lake North and arrested three men who were alleged to be in possession of the stolen vehicle as well as a firearm, according to an RCMP media release.
“During the investigation, Cold Lake RCMP officers located three suspects in possession of the stolen vehicle along with a firearm,” stated the release.
Jeremy Nahbexie, of Cold Lake, has been charged with several criminal code offences.
The 32-year-old faces charges of failing to comply with a release order, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless use of a firearm, possession of restricted/prohibited firearm without licence, and weapons possession contrary to an order.
Trayson Nahbexie, 33, of Cold Lake, has been charged with possession of restricted/prohibited firearm without licence, possession of property obtained by crime, careless use of a firearm, and possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Dezmond Houle, 24, of Cold Lake First Nations, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless use of a firearm, possession of restricted/prohibited firearm without licence, and weapons possession contrary to an order.
All three men are scheduled to appear in Cold Lake Provincial Court on July 27.
