Peace River, Alta. – On July 15, 2025, Peace River RCMP received a complaint regarding an armed robbery at a residence. RCMP responded immediately but the suspect had already fled the scene. Further investigation revealed that this was a targeted incident, with the suspect later identified and subsequently arrested on Aug. 7, 2025.

As a result of the investigation, Jayson Ryan Arndt (37), a resident of St. Isidore, Alta., was charged with:

• Robbery with firearm;

• Assault causing bodily harm;

• Uttering threats;

• Pointing firearm;

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;

• Possession of firearm knowing its unauthorized;

• Possession of weapon contrary to order; and

• Theft of motor vehicle.

Arndt was brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. He is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Peace River on Aug. 11, 2025.