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On Sept. 30, 2022, Lloydminster RCMP were called to a local business regarding a male who was making verbal threats towards staff.
Lloydminster RCMP attended the business and conducted patrols in the area in attempts to locate the male. A short time later, Police Dog Services (PDS) located and arrested the male in the near by area. The male was then searched by members on scene. A loaded firearm, ammunition and a knife were found on his person.
Morgan Tyrell Pattison, 31, a resident of Lloydminster, was charged with 13 Criminal Code offences, some of which include the with the following:
- Possession of an unauthorized firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Using a firearm in commission of an offence
- Uttering threats against a person
As a result of this investigation, On Aug. 15, Pattison was present at the Alberta Court of Justice in Lloydminster and was sentenced to 30 months in custody.
“The successful arrests of these violent individuals are a testament to the unwavering commitment of the RCMP to protect our communities and residents”, said Const. Chris Liberatore, of the Lloydminster RCMP. “We continue to remain vigilant in the face of crime and uphold the principal of justice and safety.”
