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Venessia Katelynn Cardinal (left) and Bobby Auger (right) (photos courtesy of the RCMP)
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RCMP seek public assistance to locate two suspects for attempted murder

Feb 19, 2020 | 4:02 PM

High Prairie RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance locating two suspects for attempted murder.

On February 12 at 12:30 a.m., High Prairie RCMP received a 911 call of a firearms related complaint in Whitefish Lake First Nation. A 26-year-old male from Whitefish Lake First Nation was transported to hospital by EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are searching for Bobby Fawn Auger (30) of Peace River and Venessia Katelynn Cardinal (26) of Marten Lake are jointly charged with:

• Attempted murder with a firearm

• Assault

• Break and enter into residence

• Careless use of a firearm

• Discharge firearm with intent

• Disguised with intent to commit offence

• Overcoming resistance to the commission of an indictable offence

• Participate in activities of a criminal organization

• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm

• Using a firearm in the commission of an offence

• Uttering threats (x2)

Auger is also charged with fail to comply with release conditions (x4).

High Prairie RCMP are asking that anyone who may have witnessed anything in the area of Whitefish First Nations on February 11 between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m., or who may know the current whereabouts of Auger or Cardinal, to contact the High Prairie RCMP at 780-523-3370. The public are cautioned not to approach Auger or Cardinal as they are considered armed and dangerous.