Paul First Nation, Alta. –  On April 14, 2026, Parkland RCMP received a report that on the evening of April 13, 2026, two individuals were kidnapped, extorted, robbed and assaulted.

The victims were restrained and held against their will at a residence on Paul First Nation, where they were beaten, threatened, and robbed by three suspects. Two of the suspects were armed with firearms, which were discharged during the incident.

Parkland RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) took carriage of the investigation and executed a search warrant at the scene, seizing several pieces of evidence. Arrest warrants were obtained for three individuals: a 20-year-old female, 27-year-old male, and a 33-year-old male who were all believed to be armed and dangerous.

On April 19, 2026, the female suspect was located in Edmonton and arrested by Edmonton Police Service. The female has been remanded into custody.

On April 22, 2026, the 33-year-old male suspect was located by members of the RCMP Community Response Team and Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit in south Edmonton. Parkland RCMP GIS, Drugs and Crime Reduction Unit Teams deployed to the area and with the assistance of RCMP Air Services and the Edmonton Police Service Tactical Team. The suspect was arrested safely without further incident, remanded in custody and evidence was located at two separate residences including drugs, a firearm and ammunition.

On April 23, 2026, Parkland RCMP members arrested the remaining male suspect at a Spruce Grove restaurant after receiving a complaint that a male patron was refusing to pay for his meal and drinks. He was also remanded in custody.

As investigation continues, RCMP are not releasing the suspects’ names at this time. The suspects are facing several serious charges including kidnapping, extortion, robbery with a firearm, assault causing bodily harm and other weapons offences.

“These violent occurrences often require a coordinated response”, said Sgt. Collin Kuca, Commander of Parkland RCMP Plain Clothes Unit.  “I am pleased to say that multiple units of the RCMP and the Edmonton Police Service worked seamlessly to apprehend these suspects who posed a serious risk to public safety.”

If you have any information about this or any other crime, please call the Parkland RCMP at 825-220-7267(RCMP).  If you want 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.