On July 14, 2026, at 10 p.m., Oyen RCMP responded to a disturbance at Ball Trailer Park in Oyen. Upon arrival, police located a male suffering serious injury. Investigation revealed that the victim had been struck with a baseball bat during an altercation.  

As a result of the investigation, Errin Bloomquist (37), a resident of Oyen, has been charged with the following:

• Aggravated assault

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

• Uttering threats

Bloomquist was released from custody on conditions and he will be appearing in Alberta Court of Justice in Hanna on Sept. 23, 2026.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Oyen RCMP at 403-664-3505. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.