HL RCMP have one in custody

October 24, 2024 Local News
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Courtesy: HL RCMP

High Level RCMP Charge Male for Forcible Confinement and Numerous Firearms Charges 

High Level, Alta. – On Oct. 7, 2024, High Level RCMP responded to a report of a female who was being forcibly confined and assaulted by her domestic partner.  Officers entered the residence under exigent circumstances and were able to secure the victim. High Level RCMP arrested one male on scene, identified as 26-year-old Matthew Croy. A warrant to search the residence was subsequently executed which resulted in the seizure of 1 restricted firearm, 6 non-restricted firearms, various firearm ammunition, suspected cocaine, and hard body armour.

Matthew Croy has been charged with the following offences:

  • Poss. Restricted Firearm w/ Ammo w/out licence – S.95(1) Criminal Code (CC);
  • Count 1: Possession of Firearm Knowing Poss. Unauthorized – S.92(1) CC);
  • Count 2: Possession of Firearm Knowing Poss. Unauthorized – S.92(1) CC;
  • Count 3: Possession of Firearm Knowing Poss. Unauthorized – S.92(1) CC;
  • Count 4: Possession of Firearm Knowing Poss. Unauthorized – S.92(1) CC;
  • Count 5: Possession of Firearm Knowing Poss. Unauthorized – S.92(1) CC;
  • Count 6: Possession of Firearm Knowing Poss. Unauthorized – S.92(1) CC; and
  • Count 7: Possession of Firearm Knowing Poss. Unauthorized – S.92(1) CC;
  • Using Firearm in the Commission of Offence (Forcible Confinement) – S.84(1)(a) CC;
  • Forcible Confinement – S.279(2) CC;
  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm (via Choking, suffocation, or strangling) – S.267(c) CC;
  • Assault – S.266 CC;
  • Uttering Threats – S.264.1(1)(a) CC;

Matthew Croy was brought before a Justice of the Peace, and was released on $500 cash bail with conditions.  Matthew Croy’s next court appearance date is scheduled November 4th, 2024 at the High Level Alberta Court of Justice.

If someone you know is a victim of domestic violence and you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.