Update – July 8, 2025

Court proceedings are moving ahead for two people charged following a police raid in Crowsnest Pass late last month.

Blair Mielke was released on bail following a court appearance July 3 in Lethbridge. He is scheduled to return to Fort Macleod court Sept. 11 for election and plea.

Terri-Ann Smith remains in custody after her appearance July 2. She is due back in Fort Macleod court July 9, with trial set for Aug. 14.

The charges stem from a June 27 search by RCMP and partner agencies that uncovered drugs, weapons, and stolen property. Two people were arrested and charged.

RCMP continue to encourage residents to report suspicious activity to the Crowsnest Pass detachment or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Two arrested in Crowsnest Pass drug and weapons bust

July 1, 2025

A police raid in Crowsnest Pass led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of drugs, weapons and stolen property.

RCMP say officers executed a search warrant on June 27 at a residence and vehicle in the Tecumseh Drive area. The operation involved officers from the Crowsnest Pass detachment, Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services and Crime Reduction Teams, with support from ALERT SCAN.

During the search, police seized seven firearms — including one confirmed stolen — along with two prohibited unpinned 21-round pistol magazines.

They also recovered 18.5 grams of powder cocaine, 5.9 grams of psilocybin, 0.3 grams of crack cocaine, a stolen vehicle and a large quantity of stolen lottery tickets.

Four people were arrested at the scene.

Blair Mielke, 48, of Crowsnest Pass faces multiple charges including possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of trafficking tools, 10 weapons offences, and three counts of possessing property obtained by crime.

He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Lethbridge on July 3.

Terri-Ann Smith, 48, also of Crowsnest Pass, was charged with possession of property obtained by crime. She remains in custody with a Lethbridge court appearance set for July 2.

RCMP are encouraging the public to report suspicious activity to the Crowsnest Pass detachment at 403-562-2867 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or through the “P3 Tips” app available on Apple or Google Play.