Red Deer RCMP with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services, have arrested two individuals and seized multiple firearms and stolen property following their investigation
On Nov. 13, 2024 officers observed an individual driving a vehicle, while they were prohibited from doing so. Out of concern for public safety police did not pursue the driver. The following day, the same individual was located again by police. Officers conducted surveillance, which ultimately led to the coordinated arrests of two individuals.
A subsequent search warrant was executed on a vehicle, a hotel room and a residence connected to the suspects. As a result of the search, Red Deer RCMP recovered various items including a loaded stolen handgun, a long gun and a stolen license plate.
Joshua Severin, a 31-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been with the following offences:
- Operate conveyance while prohibited from doing so x2
- Careless transportation of a firearm
- Knowing unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Possess prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- Possess weapon obtained by crime
- Possess firearm contrary to order x6
Shelby Krause, a 33-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:
- Careless transportation of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Possess prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- Possess weapon obtained by crime
- Breach of release order x2
Both were taken before a Justice of the Peace and were remanded into custody. Their last court date was on Nov. 18, 2024 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
The cooperation of all units involved was instrumental in ensuring the safe apprehension of the suspects and the recovery of these dangerous items. These arrests highlight the ongoing commitment of Red Deer RCMP to protect the community.
If you have any information regarding this incident or other suspicious activity please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
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