On August 26, 2024 at approximately 3:00 a.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at a property located in the Parkvale area of the city.
Upon arrival, officers observed multiple suspects fleeing the area in an attempt to evade police. The suspects were apprehended a short distance way.
During a search of the individuals, officers recovered a revolver firearm, ammunition, a retractable baton, bear spray, currency, drugs, and other items consistent with drug trafficking. As a result of this investigation, Red Deer RCMP have charged two individuals.
Jeremy Sanderson-Hayward, a 37-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking x3
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose x2
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Possession of property obtained by crime less than $5000
- Obstruct peace officer
- Fail to comply with probation order x2
Jeremy Sanderson-Hayward was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody. He appeared in court on August 29, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
Mark Ditchburn, a 34-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking x2
- Carry concealed weapon
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
Mark Ditchburn was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was released on a release order. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 25, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.