Slave Lake RCMP arrest and charge prolific offender
Slave Lake, Alta. – On Jan. 14, 2026, shortly before 11:00 PM, a Slave Lake RCMP Crime Reduction Unit officer observed a male walking through a parking lot, near 12 Avenue and Main Street, whom he recognized as a prolific offender on a release order, specifically with a curfew of 9:00 PM. The police officer confirmed the male's identity and arrested him without incident. Prior to placing the male in the police vehicle, a search was conducted by police, and an extendable baton was found in the front pocket of the male. The male was also prohibited from possessing or carrying a weapon.
Lucas Jeremy Laboucan (28), of no fixed address, is facing the following charges:
- carry a concealed weapon
- failure to comply with release order x 2
Laboucan was remanded in custody and is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice on Jan. 19, 2026, in High Prairie.
“The Slave Lake RCMP Crime Reduction Unit continues to focus on public safety, and that is evident in apprehending this prolific offender,” said Staff Sergeant Casey Bruyns, Detachment Commander of Slave Lake RCMP. “This arrest is a direct result of excellent police work aimed at keeping our community safe.”