The Drumheller RCMP have issued the following statment regarding the standoff in Bankview that occured this morning.
In the early morning hours of July 5, 2014, the Drumheller RCMP were investigating an unlicenced motorcycle in
Drumheller. The investigation developed and lead to the arrest of two individuals for offences relating to the driving of the motorcycle and subsequesnt offences completed by the two.
While conducting further follow-up on this file, a 3rd male was identified as being inside a residence in the Bankview area of Drumheller. This male had an outstanding arrest warant and had fled from Police in past.
In the interest of safety, the RCMP Emergency Response Team was deployed and resolved the situation without injury
to the Public, Police Officers, or the suspect.
Three local males are facing various charges including Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Breach of Probation,
Resist Arrest, Assault Police, Assault with a Weapon, and Uttering Threats.
