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A layout of the weapons and items seized by Prince Albert Police after an incident Tuesday night. (Submitted photo/ Prince Albert Police Service)
Weapons Bust

Police seek fifth suspect, following West Flat weapons bust

Mar 12, 2020 | 5:00 PM

As many as five people could be facing charges in connection to a violent incident in Prince Albert Tuesday night.

A woman told police she was threatened by several people with a firearm. The incident happened in the 1100 block of 18th St. W.

The suspect vehicle was located about three blocks away, and a number of items were seized by police including an imitation handgun, a large machete, 400 rounds ammunition and a mask.

Four people have been arrested and made their first court appearances on Thursday at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Celine Charles, 19, was remanded and will make her next court appearance on Friday.

Dakota Roberts, 24, Preston Bird, 25, and Steven Halkett, 42, were also remanded and have been scheduled to make their next court appearances March 19th via video.

An arrest warrant has been issued for the fifth person, a 22-year-old man. According to police, the victim knows the accused and she did report an altercation with the same people Monday night.

nigel.maxwell@jpbg.ca

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