On March 29, 2019, Drumheller RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter to a residence in which multiple firearms were stolen.
The investigation determined the break and enter occurred in the early hours of March 28, 2019 in the Newcastle area of Drumheller where three firearms, fuel cards, and Canadian currency were stolen.
None of the firearms have been recovered to date.
As a result of the 22-month investigation, Brian Douglas McHugh, 52, of Drumheller, has been charged with break and enter to a residence, and break and enter to steal firearms.
McHugh is in custody will appear in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, January 21.