Red Deer, Alta - On August 30, 2024, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) arrested and charged one male after receiving numerous calls of a man and a woman with a firearm.
Red Deer RCMP received multiple calls from the public concerning two people in a black car who were threatening and committing violence with a shotgun. Police began searching for the suspects and vehicle, and requested the assistance of RCMP Air Services and the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The male suspect was successfully located by Red Deer RCMP CRT. The male suspect then entered a residence in the Waskasoo neighbourhood. With the assistance of ERT, Red Deer RCMP General Duty members, and Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS), police attempted to call the suspect out of the residence to surrender to police.
After several hours, police entered the residence. Red Deer RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) and ERT searched the residence and located the suspect in a hidden crawl space within the residence. The male was safely arrested and taken into custody.
Further investigation led to CRT obtaining an additional search warrant for the suspect vehicle and the involved residence, which led to the seizure of two firearms and additional evidence.
Todd Deschambeault, a 32 year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance x2 (Methamphetamine & Fentanyl)
- Possession of a weapon contrary to an order x6
- Illegal Possession of Government Documents
- Unsafe storage of firearms
- Possession of firearm when knowing possession unauthorized
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Deschambeault was remanded into custody to appear in court at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on September 3, 2024.
Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team are committed to public safety and reducing crime in Red Deer. The coordinated efforts between multiple RCMP units helped to ensure the safety of the residents of Red Deer.
If you have information regarding this event or any other suspicious or illegal activity within the city of Red Deer 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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