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A man is facing 36 charges after Cochrane RCMP responded to multiple reports of a driver allegedly pointing a long gun at another motorist while behind the wheel of a stolen truck on Stoney Nakoda First Nation.
The incident occurred on the night of April 30, 2025. According to a news release issued the next day, RCMP said officers received "multiple reports of a male pointing a long gun at another male while driving a stolen truck."
The release opened with a correction clarifying that the helicopter involved was operated by Calgary Police Service's HAWCS unit, not the RCMP. "Cochrane RCMP regret the error and it has now been corrected," the statement read.
Police said officers quickly located the suspect vehicle. RCMP allege the driver "drove head on towards an officer forcing the officer to swerve into the ditch to avoid contact." A tire deflation device was deployed, puncturing three of the vehicle's tires.
The vehicle came to a stop and the driver fled into nearby woods. Two occupants were arrested at the scene. With coordinated support from the CPS helicopter and RCMP Police Dog Services, the driver was located and arrested without further incident, police said.
A search of the truck yielded a rifle, bear spray, brass knuckles and illicit drugs, according to RCMP. Three individuals were arrested and charged, including two adults and one youth.
Andrew Pooreagle, 38, a resident of Stoney Nakoda First Nation, is facing a total of 36 charges, including:
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Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
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Careless use of a firearm
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Possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose
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Possession of a prohibited weapon
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Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
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Possession of property obtained by crime
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Seven counts of breach of a release order
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Possession of a controlled substance
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Driving while uninsured and driving while suspended
Pooreagle was held for a judicial interim release hearing and remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Cochrane on May 5.
Jackson Wesley, 35, also a resident of Stoney Nakoda First Nation, is facing 19 charges, including:
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Possession of property obtained by crime
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Possession of a prohibited weapon
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Possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose
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Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
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Eleven counts of breach of a release order
Wesley was also remanded into custody following a judicial interim release hearing and is scheduled to appear in court on May 5.
A youth, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with 11 offences, including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a prohibited weapon, and obstruction. The youth was released on conditions and will appear in court later in May.
"Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future," RCMP said in the release.
Anyone witnessing a crime in progress is urged to call 911. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), visit www.P3Tips.com, or use the P3 Tips app.
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