Three Hills RCMP, while actively engaged in a criminal investigation, located a male asleep in the backyard of a residence in Three Hills at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 24.
The male was holding a can of bear spray and an unlit road flare and was arrested without incident for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Police searched a bag being carried by the male incidental to his arrest and located seven grams of crystal methamphetamine, opioids, a baton, a Glock 4.5 mm BB pistol, and a 9mm starter revolver.
Jayce Henderson, 27, of Three Hills was charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose x4
- Carry a concealed weapon
- Possession of a controlled substance x2
Henderson was remanded into custody following the completion of a Judicial Interim Release Hearing.
