On March 13, 2024, Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction (CRU) attended a residence near Range Road 223 and Township Road 512 in Sherwood Park, Alta. to execute an arrest on a male wanted on numerous outstanding warrants.
Due to comments made by the individual, the situation was deemed high risk, and the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) attended along with RCMP general duty members and members of the RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS).
While police were present, the individual proceeded to start a fire in a shop located on the property. Shortly after, the individual surrendered to police without further incident.
The individual was transported to hospital with minor injuries and cleared before being lodged into cells. No further injuries were reported.
A 53-year-old individual, a resident of Sherwood Park, was arrested on twelve outstanding warrants and charged with two additional counts of arson.
The individual was remanded into custody following a judicial interim release hearing and is scheduled to appear in Sherwood Park Provincial Court on March 18, 2024.