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Rebels Motorcycle Club members charged in Coleman home invasion

RCMP has confirmed that three local men, all active members of the Rebels Motorcycle Club, are charged with multiple offences following a Crowsnest Pass home invasion.

Five individuals entered a Coleman home Sept. 16, allegedly wielding firearms and other weapons. Two residents, a male and a female, were assaulted. A second male resident, who arrived home during the incident, was also attacked. 

Crowsnest Pass RCMP was notified when the conflict moved from the home to the street.

 

Garett Adam Ouellette
Garett Ouellette – Facebook photo

The first suspect apprehended was Garett Adam Ouellette, 41, of Pincher Creek. He was arrested Thursday, Sept. 21 in Pincher Creek and is charged with:

  • Aggravated assault (x2)
  • Break, enter and commit
  • Robbery
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Carrying a concealed weapon

Ouellette was remanded in custody and will appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Pincher Creek on Thursday, Sept. 28.

 

Tyler Thomas Trodden, white male with short dark hair, mustache, beard and sideburns with some grey and receding hairline. Arrested in relation to Crowsnest Pass home invasion.
Tyler Trodden — Alberta RCMP photo

 

A shelter-in-place advisory was issued for residents of Champion on Sunday, Sept. 24, as Tyler Thomas Trodden was arrested in the community by Vulcan RCMP.

The 39-year-old Champion resident is charged with:

  • Aggravated assault (x2)
  • Break, enter and commit
  • Robbery
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Uttering threats
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order
  • Assault

 

Shelves of bottled liquor in an ad for Town & Country Liquor Store in Pincher Creek

 

A warrant to search Trodden’s residence led to 50 additional charges and the seizure of:

  • Two shotguns
  • Four handguns
  • One replica handgun
  • Two hatchets
  • One long sword
  • One machete
  • One functioning Conducted Energy Weapon
  • A quantity of methamphetamine

Trodden was remanded in custody and will appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Pincher Creek on Thursday, Sept. 28.

 

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Aaron Thompson — Alberta RCMP photo

 

Aaron John Thompson was apprehended Monday, Sept. 25, and faces the following charges:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Break, enter and commit
  • Robbery
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Uttering threats
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order
  • Assault with a weapon

The 40-year-old Pincher Creek resident was held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing and released on bail. His court date is Nov. 2 in Pincher Creek.

 

Cloud of smoke over the logo for Pincher Creek Vape Shop advertising the store

 

Additional charges are pending in this investigation after Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass RCMP seized a firearm, prohibited weapons, knives and ammunition while conducting two additional search warrants in Pincher Creek.

Robert Russell Dwyer has eluded RCMP thus far. The 37-year-old Pincher Creek man faces similar charges related to the home invasion. He is described as a white male with brown eyes and brown hair. He stands six feet tall and weighs about 165 pounds.

Dwyer is thought to be in the Pincher Creek area. Anyone seeing Dwyer or knowing of his whereabouts is urged to contact police. He should not be approached.

A fifth suspect in the assault remains unidentified and the investigation continues.

Please contact Crowsnest Pass RCMP at 403-562-2867 or your local police if you have any information about Dwyer or the unknown assailant.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com, or the P3 app available through the Apple App or Google Play stores.

 

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Brightly coloured floaties in an advertisement for pool parties at the Pincher Creek pool

 

Tyler Thomas Trodden, white male with short dark hair, mustache, beard and sideburns with some grey and receding hairline. Arrested in relation to Crowsnest Pass home invasion.

Second suspect in Coleman home invasion arrested

Tyler Thomas Trodden, wanted in connection with a Crowsnest Pass home invasion, has been arrested by Vulcan RCMP.

The 39-year-old Pincher Creek man was arrested without incident, and a shelter-in-place advisory issued earlier today for the village of Champion has been lifted. 

Trodden was the subject of an arrest warrant for charges including aggravated assault, break and enter, robbery, and firearms and weapons offences. 

Five armed men forced their way into a residence where two men and one woman were assaulted. Police allege the suspects had firearms and other weapons in what they believe to be a targeted attack

Trodden will remain in custody until a judicial interim release hearing determines if bail will be granted.

 

Chinese noodle dish and chopsticks on ad for Bright Pearl Restaurant in Pincher Creek

 

RCMP arrested Garett Adam Ouellette, 41, on Sept. 21 and remanded him in custody until his next court appearance on Sept. 28 in Pincher Creek Provincial Court.

Robert Russell Dwyer, 37, and Aaron John Thompson, 40, remain at large along with a third unidentified man.

Authorities believe Robert Dwyer is in the Pincher Creek area. He is 6’ tall and 165 pounds. He has brown eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.

Aaron Thompson may also be in or near Pincher Creek. He is 5’10” and weighs 294 pounds. He has brown hair, hazel eyes and a light complexion.

If you have information about the whereabouts of Dwyer or Thompson, or if you know the identity of the fifth suspect, please contact Crowsnest Pass RCMP at 403-562-2867 or your local police.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com, or the P3 app available through the Apple App or Google Play stores.