Bonnyville RCMP arrest individual following home invasion with firearm
Bonnyville RCMP have arrested Douglas John, a 28-year-old resident of Kehewin, in connection to the home invasion that took place on Feb. 16, 2025. He has been charged with the following offences:
- Theft under $5000 x4
- Break and enter with intent x2
- Mischief under $5000 x2
- Unauthorized possession of firearm x5
- Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order x4
- Resist peace officer
- Discharge firearm with intent
- Flight from peace officer
- Theft of motor vehicle
- Failure to comply with a probation order x5
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized
- Occupy motor vehicle with firearm x3
- Operation while prohibited
- Possession of property obtained by crime x5
- Trespass at night
Douglas John was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody. His last court appearance was on Feb. 18, 2025 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville.
On Feb. 16, 2025, at approximately 6:49p.m., Bonnyville RCMP responded to a home invasion, with a firearm, that occurred at a residence located in Kehewin. Officers from Bonnyville RCMP and St. Paul RCMP attended the location and learned that the suspect had fled the area on foot. The victim was not harmed. Containment was established and the Emergency Response Team was notified. Following additional investigation, it was discovered that the suspect had fled in a stolen an SUV. The vehicle was later located with the assistance of Elk Point RCMP, occupied, on Road 2 in Kehewin.
Cst. Cory Riggs
Alberta RCMP