Peace Region RCMP lay charges in armed robbery

Dec 22, 2017 | 12:32 PM

The man charged with an armed robbery at a Falher business is also facing charges in connection with a pair of robberies in Nampa.

On December 20th, 2017, at approximately 9:00 PM, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at a Nampa, Alberta business, and to a report of an armed robbery of a Nampa resident at their home, both having occurred within a short time of one another.

In both robberies, it was reported that a man wearing a facial covering, produced what appeared to be a firearm, before fleeing the scene.

The man obtained an undisclosed amount of money during the robbery of the resident, before fleeing the area in a vehicle.

No serious injuries resulted from either robbery.

Members of the Peace Regional RCMP detachment conducted an investigation that led to the apprehension of a suspect a short time later, without incident.

David Neufeld, a 31-year-old man has been charged with the following offences, stemming from these robberies:

– Two counts of robbery with an imitation weapon
– Two counts of using an imitation firearm during the commission of an offence
– Two counts Wearing a mask during the commission of an offence
– Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
– Theft of a motor vehicle
– Possession of property obtained by crime
– Obstruction of a peace officer
– Two counts of failing to comply with conditions of recognizance

Neufeld has been remanded into custody pending his first appearance in Peace River provincial court on January 8th, 2018.

by Jeromy Corrigan