Media UPDATE - Serious Incident

File 2023-216

UPDATE – The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating a report of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of a firearm, and fraud following a serious incident in the 400 Block of 18^th Street West Monday.

At approximately 9 a.m. on Monday, January 2, officers received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from a residence on MacArthur Drive. The vehicle, a wallet, and credit cards were taken, along with a firearm and ammunition.

Further investigation by police led to a residence in the 400 Block of 18^th Street West, where 11 people had just evacuated and a woman with access to a firearm had barricaded herself.

The Prince Albert Police Service spent several hours attempting to negotiate a peaceful surrender with the woman, without success.

Late Monday afternoon, the Prince Albert Police Service engaged in multiple tactical strategies that resulted in the woman surrendering and she was safely taken into custody.

Upon a search, police seized a rifle and ammunition from inside the residence.

None of the other individuals inside the residence were injured and no one else was arrested in connection with this incident. No police members were injured.

This investigation is ongoing. The suspect is expected to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court later this week on numerous charges.