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Traffic Stop Results in Seizure of Illicit Drugs

Apr 05, 2018

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISSEMINATION

On April 5, 2018 members of the Blood Tribe Police Service Crime Reduction Unit and the Community Policing Division conducted a traffic stop on the Blood Reserve, which resulted in the arrest of 2 from Calgary and the seizure of illicit drugs.

46 year old man, Jaret Mcphee and 43 year old woman, Lorena Hastings, both from Calgary have been charged with multiple offences which include: possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon and trespass on the Blood Indian Reserve.

Police seized 7 grams of methaphetamine, 3 grams of carfentanil, fentanyl and a machete.

Mcphee and Hastings have been remanded into custody after a bail hearing was conducted and are scheduled to appear in Cardston Provincial Court on April 9, 2018.

Anyone with information about this matter or any other matter, is asked to contact the Blood Tribe Police Service at 403-737-3800 or the Crime Reduction Unit at 403-737-8808 or oxy@bloodtribepolice.com or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

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*** UPDATE*** Mya EAGLE CHILD, who was previously reported missing, has been found safe. Thanks go out to the public for all their assistance. *** On February 13, 2024, the family of Mya EAGLE CHILD called the Blood Tribe Police Service to report her missing. Mya, 24, from Standoff, AB, last spoke with her family on Thursday, February 8, 2024, by phone. Mya stated she was headed to Lethbridge. Mya was last seen wearing all black and is described as being 5'5" and 103 lbs, with a slim build, dark hair, and brown eyes. At this time police do not suspect foul play. Anyone with information on the possible location of Mya is asked to contact Blood Tribe Police Service at (403) 737-3800 or Blood Tribe Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477. -30- Media Contact: Insp Rayan Najjar (403) 715-0200 Alternatively, you can email your questions to media.inquiries@bloodtribepolice.com .