As a result of a continued investigation into the incident which led to a public safety alert being issued by RCMP on Sept. 17, 2024 one male suspect surrendered himself to the RCMP with family and a warrant for arrest for the second male involved has been issued. The investigation remains open; however, it has been determined that the offences committed were targeted, and Mayerthorpe RCMP would like to re-assure the members of the community that there is no imminent risk to the community.
RCMP have charged Whitecourt resident, 28-year-old Dakota Patterson with,
- Kidnapping with a firearm;
- Robbery with a firearm;
- Theft of truck;
- Assault with a weapon;
- Careless use of a firearm;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- Flight from Peace officer;
- Fail to comply with firearms prohibition;
- Fail to comply with Probation.
Dakota Patterson was taken before a justice of the Peace and remanded into custody.
A warrant of arrest has been issued for a 30-year-old resident of Grande Prairie, Santiago Patterson who has been charged with;
- Kidnapping with a firearm;
- Robbery with a firearm;
- Theft of truck;
- Assault with a weapon;
- Careless use of a firearm;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- Uttering threats against a person;
- Fail to comply with firearms prohibition.
Mayerthorpe RCMP are encouraging anyone who may know the location of Santiago Patterson to call their local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers.
Information provided by RCMP