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By Tanner Smith

RCMP

Wanted Wabasca man arrested by Slave Lake RCMP

May 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM

Slave Lake RCMP has a man who is wanted on multiple warrants in custody after he refused to leave a business.

Officers were called to a business in Slave Lake on May 3; as a man was reportedly intoxicated, possibly on drugs according to police, with a duffle bag refusing to leave.

Mounties then recognized the man for having multiple warrants and an arrest was made. EMS was also called to the scene due to his state.

A search of his bag incidental to the arrest led RCMP to seize multiple illegal items, a sawed-off rifle, ammo, and a knife.

Nine charges have been laid against 26-year-old Wabsca resident Byron Joseph Micheal Beauregard, including:

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• Possession of a prohibited firearm
• Possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose
• Three counts of other firearm-related offences
• Mischief under $5000
• Failure to comply with an order
• Obstruct police officer
• Escaping lawful custody

He was remanded into custody with a court date set for Wednesday, May 8 in Slave Lake.