The Maskwascis RCMP have seized a shotgun after investigating an assault in the area.
On May 1, police received an urgent call for a serious assault in progress at a residence in Ermineskin Cree Nation, Maskwascis RCMP said in a media release on Monday, May 6.
As officers arrived at the property, the attacker fled in an SUV and police began a pursuit.
The pursuit continued into Samson Cree Nation where police deployed a tire deflation device and eventually immobilized the SUV.
The suspect, who was arrested in Oct. 2023 after being found in possession of cocaine and a shotgun, was arrested a shotgun and significant amount of ammunition.
Matthew Jake Omeasoo, 29, a resident of Montana First Nation was charged with the following:
• Possession of a weapon contrary to an order.
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm.
• Assault with a weapon.
• Flight from police.
• Dangerous operation of a conveyance.
• Failing to comply with a release order.
• Possession of a firearm with ammunition in a motor vehicle.
Omeasoo was taken before a Justice of the Peace and initially remanded to speak to bail.
On May 3, Omeasoo was released by the courts with his next court date set for May 14, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin.