A St. Paul residence was searched by RCMP for the second time since February, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons and drugs.
On May 28, police executed a search warrant at a home as part of a continuing investigation into possession of property obtained by crime.
During the search, RCMP found and seized an unregistered firearm, multiple knives, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia. “This is the second search warrant completed at this location since February and is the result of a long-standing investigation into possession of property obtained by crime,” police said in a statement.
Lawrence Joseph Desjarlais, a 46-year-old St. Paul resident, was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, and resisting or obstructing a peace officer. He is schedule to appear in St. Paul court on June 19.
Samara Maria Jackson a 22-year-old resident of Saddle Lake, was arrested on outstanding warrants and is now facing additional charges including identity fraud and resisting or obstructing a peace officer. She is schedule to appear in court on June 15.
Martin Spiegelberg a 55-year-old resident of Fort McMurray was also arrested on warrants but is not facing additional charges. He was remanded into custody following a hearing.
