Richard Froese
South Peace News
(Cadotte Lake) – A Peace River man wanted on a warrant for several charges in High Prairie was arrested by Peace Regional RCMP in Cadotte Lake.
Police responded to a report of Frank Ross Whitehead, 35, seen in the area on Oct. 21, Peace RCMP public information officer Const. Julie-Ann Strilaiff writes in a news release dated Oct. 28.
Peace RCMP and Police Dog Services searched the area and captured Whitehead in a residence.
“A warrant was obtained to enter the residence, which was contained by RCMP and Whitehead located inside the home hiding under a mattress and was arrested for his warrant,” Strilaiff says.
Whitehead was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and three counts of possession of a weapon contrary to order, all from High Prairie.
He was brought to a justice of the peace where he was remanded with a court date to appear Oct. 27 in the Court of Justice in Peace River.
Anyone with information about any suspicious or criminal activity in the region is requested to phone Peace RCMP at (780) 624-6611 or your local police.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (1-800) 222-8377 (TIPS), online at P3Tips.com or by using the P3 Tips app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.