Cold Lake RCMP Seize Firearms, Stolen Vehicle in Arrest
Cold Lake RCMP say proactive patrols led to the seizure of firearms and stolen property on Sept. 25, 2025.
Officers noticed a stolen pickup truck parked at a residence. The occupants told police they did not recognize the vehicle, sparking further investigation. RCMP later identified another residence tied to stolen property and obtained a search warrant.
When officers arrived, a suspect attempted to flee in a vehicle. A Tire Deflation Device was deployed, stopping the vehicle and leading to an arrest.
Seized Items
The search warrant turned up:
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2 shotguns
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Ammunition
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A machete
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A stolen vehicle
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A stolen licence plate
Charges Laid
Simon Cardinal, 32, of Cold Lake has been charged with:
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Failure to stop
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Driving while prohibited
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Dangerous driving
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Possession of stolen property over $5,000
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Possession of stolen property under $5,000
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Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x3)
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Firearm-related offences (x5)
Cardinal was remanded into custody following a justice of the peace hearing. He is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake on Oct. 15, 2025.
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Cold Lake RCMP Seize Firearms, Stolen Vehicle in Arrest
Cold Lake RCMP say proactive patrols led to the seizure of firearms and stolen property on Sept. 25, 2025.
Officers noticed a stolen pickup truck parked at a residence. The occupants told police they did not recognize the vehicle, sparking further investigation. RCMP later identified another residence tied to stolen property and obtained a search warrant.
When officers arrived, a suspect attempted to flee in a vehicle. A Tire Deflation Device was deployed, stopping the vehicle and leading to an arrest.
Seized Items
The search warrant turned up:
-
2 shotguns
-
Ammunition
-
A machete
-
A stolen vehicle
-
A stolen licence plate
Charges Laid
Simon Cardinal, 32, of Cold Lake has been charged with:
-
Failure to stop
-
Driving while prohibited
-
Dangerous driving
-
Possession of stolen property over $5,000
-
Possession of stolen property under $5,000
-
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x3)
-
Firearm-related offences (x5)
Cardinal was remanded into custody following a justice of the peace hearing. He is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake on Oct. 15, 2025.
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