Vermilion RCMP issue warrant after rental dispute leads to assault & extortion

A Mannville man is facing charges of assault and extortion following a dispute of a rental agreement.

Vermilion RCMP responded to the complaint of a land rental agreement on Oct. 22, 2024.

According to the report, the property owner demanded additional funds exceeding the terms of the original agreement, RCMP said. 

During the altercation, the owner assaulted and threatened the victim.

As a result of their investigation Vermilion RCMP has charged Adam James Michel, a 46-year-old resident of Mannville, with the following offences:

• Assault 
• Uttering threats against a person 
• Extortion 

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

If you have any information regarding this incident, or the whereabouts of Adam James Michel, please contact Vermilion RCMP at 780-853-5781 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.