Unlawfully at Large Man Convicted of Manslaughter Captured by Cold Lake RCMP

Garrett Leland Blackman located on Elizabeth Metis Settlement

On September 19, 2016, Cold Lake RCMP arrested Garrett Leland Blackman who was wanted in relation to failing to return to the Stan Daniels Healing Centre in Edmonton, after an authorized temporary absence was granted to him.  The Healing Centre is a minimum security federal institution.

Garrett Blackman is currently serving a sentence for manslaughter and was arrested at a residence on the Elizabeth Metis Settlement.  Garrett Blackman has been returned to serve the remainder of his sentence.

Garrett Blackman is now facing additional charges of being unlawfully at large and obstruction.  Garrett Blackman will be appearing by CCTV on September 27, 2016, in Edmonton Provincial Court for being unlawfully at large and by CCTV on September 28, 2016, in Cold Lake Provincial Court for the charge of obstruction.

*Press Release from the Cold Lake RCMP Detachment