Olds RCMP execute search warrant at Motel 8, arrest prolific offender

A search for a wanted man has led to charges being laid by Olds RCMP.

He was located in the Town of Olds at the Motel 8 and a search warrant was executed in the room and a number of stolen items including jewelry, and airsoft pistols were recovered.

The man, who is a resident of Olds, faces two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

After being remanded into custody, he is set to appear in court in Didsbury on November 3rd.

In a post on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Alberta (Olds RCMP Deatchment) Facebook page, it is noted that “Olds RCMP remains fully committed in building safer communities by working in partnership with our communities as well as through investigate and enforcement efforts.”

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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