Serious incident involving firearm leads to arrest

RCMP have arrested a man after a vehicle collision and a firearm discharge.

On Nov. 15, at approximately 12:35 p.m., Wainwright RCMP received a report of a serious incident at a residence located on 5th  Ave. in Wainwright. 

Officers determined during their investigation a male suspect had threatened to kill another individual.

According to RCMP, the suspect drove to the residence and intentionally struck the home with his vehicle. The suspect then discharged two shots from a long gun.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident and police located the suspect who surrendered without further incident.

Ryan Tessman, a 35-year-old resident of Kinsella, Alta., has been charged with:

  • Attempted murder with firearm
  • Possession of firearm in motor vehicle
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Mischief over $5000
  • Dangerous operation of motor vehicle
  • Assault with weapon
  • Uttering threats
  • Discharge firearm with intent
  • Fail to comply with undertaking condition

Tessman has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Wainwright on Dec. 2.

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Christian Apostolovski
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