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RCMP search in hamlet of Manyberries leads to charges for southern Alberta man

Sep 16, 2021 | 11:15 AM

MANYBERRIES, AB – A southern Alberta man faces multiple charges following an investigation by the Bow Island RCMP.

On August 23, Mounties entered into an investigation for the possession of property obtained by crime in the hamlet of Manyberries. Weeks later, on September 10, the Bow Island RCMP and the ALERT Regional Property Crime Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the hamlet.

41-year-old Travis Jason (TJ) Stromsmoe was arrested on scene and now faces charges.

Police recovered a variety of stolen property in the search, including copper pipes and a trailer. The trailer had the VINs removed and was determined to have been previously reported stolen in Coalhurst. Additionally, Mounties located several firearms inside the residence.

Stromsmoe has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Utter a forged document
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Resist/obstruct a peace officer
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm (four counts)
  • Unsafe storage of a firearm (four counts)

He was released from custody following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing and is scheduled to be in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on October 6, 2021.