Three male youths have been arrested and charged in connection with a bear spray assault on St. Albert Trail earlier this month.
According to St. Albert RCMP, officers responded around 7:30 p.m. on April 11 to a report that three youths had discharged bear spray into a parked vehicle in the 300 block of St. Albert Trail. Three individuals inside the vehicle were treated at the scene by EMS for exposure-related injuries. None were transported to hospital.
The suspects fled the scene but were later located and arrested by police.
All three youths, who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, are facing multiple charges including:
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Three counts of assault with a weapon
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Three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
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Failing to comply with a release order
The accused appeared before a Justice of the Peace and were initially remanded into custody. They have since been released under strict conditions.
Police are reminding the public that reports of suspicious or criminal activity are crucial in helping officers identify areas of concern and individuals involved in crime.
Anyone with information about this or any other crime is asked to contact the St. Albert RCMP or, to remain anonymous, submit a tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), visiting www.P3Tips.com, or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
