On Feb. 7, 2024 Members of RCMP’s Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction Unit were doing patrols in the city of Wetaskiwin. Officers stopped a Mazda 3 for a violation of the vehicle equipment regulation.

During the traffic stop, officers observed open alcohol in the vehicle. Upon further search, police located a stolen KSG Shotgun with ammunition in the back seat as well as small amount of suspected Methamphetamine. The occupants were arrested.

As a result of the investigation RCMP have charged Wetaskiwin residents Casey Okeymow (23) and Jake Ernest Green (39), with:

  • Weapons offences (x4)
  • Possession of stolen property under $5000
  • Fail to comply with release conditions.
  • Possession of firearm contrary to order

Okeymow and Green were remanded into custody with their next court date set for Feb. 27, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin.

Police have charged Maskwacis resident Alison Nepoose (38) with:

  • Weapons offences (x4)
  • Possession of stolen property under $5000

Nepoose was taken before a justice of the peace and released from custody with her next court date set for Feb. 27, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin.