The following is a news release from the Slave Lake RCMP:
On April 13, 2024, at approximately 1:05 P.M., Slave Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of a male attempting to gain entry to a residence on 6 Avenue Northwest, in Slave Lake. RCMP attended, located, and arrested the suspect. Upon investigation, it was determined that the suspect had entered the residence and threatened the male owner with bear spray.
As a result of the investigation, Slake Lake resident Joey Martin Bigstone (30) has been charged with:
• Break and enter a residence
• Assault with a weapon and
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
At the time of his arrest, Bigstone was wanted on 12 warrants out of the Edmonton area. Bigstone was held for a judicial interim hearing and was remanded in custody. He will appear next at the Alberta Court of Justice in Slave Lake on April 17, 2024.
“Offenders such as these cause repeated harm to the Slake Lake community, tie up significant police resources, and repeatedly victimize the public,” said Staff Sgt. Casey Bruyns, Commanding Officer of the Slave Lake RCMP Detachment. “Great work to the Slake Lake members who responded and apprehended the suspect.”
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the Slave Lake RCMP at 780-849-3999 or your local police. 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.