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MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISSEMINATION

Nov 15, 2023

BTPS investigation results in seizure of drugs and weapon

On November 11, 2023, the Blood Tribe Police Service Community Policing Unit responded to a complaint of an unknown male unlawfully in a residence in the community of Standoff, located on the Blood Tribe Nation.

As BTPS members approached the male on the scene, he fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later with the assistance of community members.

A search of the male subsequent to the arrest revealed approximately ten (10) grams of suspected Fentanyl pre-packaged for distribution, scales, drug paraphernalia, and a knife.

Leland EAGLE SPEAKER, 18, of Standoff, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl and being unlawfully in a dwelling.

EAGLE SPEAKER was brought before a JP for a bail hearing and was released on a Release Order to appear in Cardston Provincial Court on November 27, 2023.

Anyone with information about this or any other matter is asked to contact the Blood Tribe Police Service at 403-737-3800 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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Media Contact:

Insp Rayan Najjar
(403) 715-0200

Alternatively, you can email your questions to media.inquiries@bloodtribepolice.com.

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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 .