On April 12, 2025, the Maskwacis RCMP attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Louis Bull First Nations.
The vehicle sped off and fled from police. The occupants of the vehicle were then seen abandoning the vehicle and running into a residence in the area.
Police said suspected methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia were observed through the window of the abandoned vehicle.
A search warrant was obtained by officers for the vehicle and the nearby residence.
During the search, multiple firearms, magazines and ammunition were located. Police also found military style attack vests and a stolen vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were arrested:
- Bryatt Threefingers (28), a resident of Louis Bull First Nations, was charged with:
- Breaching firearms prohibitions (x4);
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
- Flight from peace officer; and
- Driving while unauthorized.
- Tracy Crier (19), a resident of Louis Bull First Nations, was charged with multiple firearms offences.
Threefingers and Crier were brought before a justice of the peace. Crier was released on conditions while Threefingers was remanded into custody.
“The Maskwacis RCMP would like to thank community members and leadership from all 4 Nations of Maskwacis and their continuous to support in helping get illegal firearms away from the community and out of the hands of those who are using them for illegal purposes” said Insp. Richard Mckay, Detachment Commander of the Maskwacis RCMP.
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