Gleichen RCMP dismantle drug trafficking operation

By Janet Kanters, Editor

Six people were arrested on Siksika Nation and are facing multiple offences, following an investigation by Gleichen RCMP.

Mitchell Kirby Oldwoman (28), Tyesha Shanice Wells (22) and Everett Stewart Oldwoman (33) of Siksika Nation, as well as Dillon Warren Redcrow (26) and Theoren Gary Redcrow (26) of Calgary, and Cameron Wayne Leather (26) of Cluny, Alta., have been charged jointly with nine offences, including possession of stolen property over $5,000, two counts of careless use/storage of firearm, two counts of possession of a weapon dangerous to public, three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Dillon Redcrow was also charged with two counts of failure to comply with release order; Theoren Redcrow was also charged with three counts of possession of a prohibited firearm, impersonation with intent to gain advantage, impersonation with intent to avoid arrest and three counts of failure to comply with release order; and Everett Oldwoman was also charged with three counts of possession of a prohibited firearm and four counts of failure to comply with conditions of probation. 

On March 3, Gleichen RCMP located a stolen vehicle outside a residence known to be involved in the drug trade on Siksika Nation. Investigators entered the residence, found and seized a firearm, large amounts of ammunition and a Taser, drug paraphernalia and drug making materials, and a large amount of drugs suspected to be cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine.

“Like many communities in Alberta, the Siksika Nation has experienced pain and hardship at the hands of drug traffickers” said Sgt. Scott Mercer of the Gleichen RCMP. “This police action is the result of Siksika Nation members coming together and taking a stand against opioids and individuals that wish to inflict public harm.”