Nampa Male & Girouxville Female charged for Kidnapping with a Firearm

August 23, 2021 Local News
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****RCMP RELEASE****

McLennan, Alta. – At approximately 11:30 a.m., while on patrol, McLennan RCMP observed some suspicious vehicles on Highway 49 and Range Road 24. RCMP quickly connected one vehicle as being involved in recent crimes in the area. Mukhtar Ali and Samantha Camber were both arrested on scene for possession of stolen property and outstanding warrants were executed. Further investigation led to additional charges that allegedly had recently occurred in McLennan RCMP jurisdiction.

Mukhtar Ali (33), of Nampa, Alta., has been remanded in custody following a judicial hearing. He is appearing on Aug. 25, in Fairview for 16 charges, including but not limited to:

  • Kidnap while using a firearm with intent for victim to be confined against will
  • Use a restricted firearm to commit robbery
  • Use violence to steal a firearm
  • Utter threats
  • Possession of stolen property
  • Possession of firearms while prohibited
  • Possession of suspected methamphetamine.

 

Samantha Linnea Camber (22), of Girouxville, Alta., has been remanded in custody following a judicial hearing. She is appearing on Aug. 25, in Fairview and is facing 10 criminal charges, including but not limited to:

  • Kidnap while using a firearm with intent for victim to be confined against will
  • Use a restricted firearm to commit robbery
  • Use violence to steal a firearm
  • Utter threats
  • Possession of stolen property
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking suspected methamphetamine

 

McLennan RCMP investigation is ongoing. “Thank you for the support of the Smoky River Community in working in collaboration with the McLennan RCMP Detachment.” said Acting Detachment Commander Allan Paterson.

Now that this matter is before the court, no further information will be released.

McLennan RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity.  Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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.