Saddle Lake man facing drug and document trafficking charges

A 26-year-old Saddle Lake man is facing multiple charges after being arrested by RCMP on June 21.

While patrolling at the Saddle Lake Pow Wow St. Paul RCMP, along with the Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit found and arrested Lazare Christopher Favel, who was wanted on warrants out of Edmonton.

“In searching the male, incidental to the arrest, police found suspected methamphetamine, paraphernalia, Canadian currency, and identification cards presumed to be stolen. A stolen truck was also recovered nearby,” reads the RCMP release.

Along with the warrants Favel was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking – schedule 1: methamphetamine (crystal meth). Possession of property obtained by crime less than or equal $5000, and six counts of illegal possession or trafficking in government documents.

Favel was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 26.

Kiyah Smyl
Kiyah Smyl
Kiyah has been working as a Drive Home Host and News Reporter for Vista Radio at The Ranch and My Lakeland Now, since October 2023. Born and raised in St. Paul, she graduated high school in 2021 and went on to complete the RTBN program at SAIT, graduating in 2023. Known for being a chatterbox by her family and friends, Kiyah found the perfect fit in radio and news. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, fishing in both summer and winter, listening to country music, and passionately cheering for her favorite hockey team, the Vancouver Canucks.
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