Beaver Lake man faces 16 charges after search warrant

A 21-year-old is facing a series of weapons charges after stolen vehicles were found at his property.

Lac La Biche RCMP recovered two stolen vehicles in Beaver Lake during the late afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 11, police said on Tuesday. After executing a search warrant, they found a wanted male inside.

Keenan Cardinal, 21, of Beaver Lake, was arrested on sixteen outstanding warrants for a variety of weapon offences.

Cardinal’s charges included:

• Reckless discharge of a firearm
• Pointing a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Careless use of a firearm
• Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose (x2)
• Assault with a weapon (x2)
• Robbery
• Carry a concealed weapon
• Possess break in tools
• Fail to comply with order (x5)

Following a Judicial Interim hearing, Cardinal was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Lac La Biche Provincial court on Feb. 27, 2023.

Lac La Biche RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity at 780-623-4380. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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.