Fort Smith, NT, March 6, 2022 4;30 p.m.
At 3:45 hours this afternoon the 17 year – old male subject that the NWT RCMP police were searching for was arrested without incident within the community of Fort Smith. The investigations into multiple criminal offences will continue and updates will be made in coming days.
The NWT RCMP wish to thank the community of Fort Smith for their generosity and well wishes shown towards the RCMP personnel who were engaged in the police operations,
BACKGROUND
Fort Smith, NT – March 6, 2022 – Fort Smith RCMP, and, additional RCMP units from the NWT, are currently involved in an ongoing police operation in Fort Smith. The Fort Smith RCMP want to provide an update on the investigation.
As of Sunday November 6, 2022 the Fort Smith RCMP have 2 warrants for the arrest of Drea Lucas Mcallister born, June 27th, 2004. The warrants are for Assault with a Weapon and Failure to Comply with Probation order from an incident in Fort Smith on February 26th, 2022.
Through a series of continuing investigations Drea Mcallister is also a suspect in a series of break and enters from March 4th, 2022 where a motor vehicle and multiple long barrel firearms were stolen from two locations.
Drea Mcallister has access to weapons and is believed to be dangerous thus anyone having information on his whereabouts are asked to immediately contact the Fort Smith RCMP and not to engage with him directly.
The RCMP continue to conduct a comprehensive investigation into other offences on March 4th, 2022 including firearm offences and a sudden death.
The NWT RCMP continue to deploy resources into the Fort Smith to search for Mcallister and secure his arrest.
Inspector Barry LaRocque, the South District RCMP Officer in Charge, states, “If anyone has information regarding the location of Drea Mcallister please contact the RCMP so this matter can be resolved safely for all involved.”
If the public sees any suspicious activity, please contact the Fort Smith RCMP at 867-872-1111, or 9-1-1 immediately or contact Crimestoppers at www.p3tips.com where the Tipsters remain anonymous and may receive a cash reward if the information given leads to an arrest.
In the interest of public safety the RCMP are releasing a photo of Drea Mcallister
Inspector Barry LaRocque will be available to the media for phone interviews between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on March 6, 2022. He can be reached at 867-445-4502.
BACKGROUND
Fort Smith, NT, March 5, 2022 – Fort Smith RCMP, and, additional RCMP units from the NWT, are currently involved in an ongoing police operation in Fort Smith.
In the earlier morning hours of March 4, 2022, the Fort Smith RCMP responded to a shots fired complaint, and, a suspicious death file. This suspicious death is being investigated by the NWT RCMP Major Crimes Unit.
The RCMP continue to try and locate a person of interest in this investigation. The identity of this individual cannot be released at this time.
Public safety is paramount. On March 4, 2022 the RCMP issued a shelter in place recommendation for the community but that has since been withdrawn. The Fort Smith RCMP are asking community members be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Additional NWT RCMP resources have been deployed to the community and will remain in place until this investigation is concluded.
Inspector Barry LaRocque, the South District RCMP Officer in Charge, states, “This incident has shaken the sense of safety in the community and it is affecting many citizens but the RCMP are committed to supplying resources to bring this matter to a successful conclusion.”
The NWT RCMP want to thank the public for their assistance though this difficult time.
If the public sees any suspicious activity, please contact the Fort Smith RCMP at 867-872-1111, or 9-1-1 immediately.
Inspector Barry LaRocque will be available for phone interviews between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm on Saturday 5, 2022. He can be contacted at 867-445-4502
NWT RCMP South District
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Background:
Police Operation in Fort Smith, NT
Fort Smith, NT – March 4, 2022 – Fort Smith RCMP, and, additional RCMP units from the NWT, are currently involved in an ongoing police operation in Fort Smith.
In the earlier morning hours of March 4, 2022, the Fort Smith RCMP responded to a shots fired complaint, and, a suspicious death file.
Public safety is paramount. The Fort Smith RCMP are requesting community members be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Additional NWT RCMP resources have been deployed to the community and will remain in place until this investigation is concluded.
While the investigation is ongoing, the public will notice an enhance police present in the community.
The NWT RCMP want to thank the public for their assistance though this difficult time.
If the public sees any suspicious activity, please contact the Fort Smith RCMP at 867-872-1111, or 9-1-1 immediately.
Further update planned with the media for 1100hrs March 4, 2022.
Fort Smith RCMP
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