On Jan. 8, 2023, Maskwacis RCMP responded to a call for service on the Louis Bull Tribe where a male was reported to have sustained serious injuries. The victim was taken to hospital in serious life threatening condition but has since recovered. As the investigation unfolded, police were able to identify a suspect and RCMP have issued a warrant for his arrest.  RCMP are requesting the publics assistance in locating  29-year-old Jared Chad Roasting a resident of the Maskwacis area. The warrant that has been issued for Roasting has the following charges:

·         Attempted Murder

·         Aggravated assault

·         Pointing a firearm

·         Weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization x2

·         Discharge air gun or air pistol with intent to endanger life

Jared Chad Roasting is described as:

·         Medium complexion

·         5’7” tall

·         125 pounds

·         Brown hair

·         Brown eyes

Jared Chad Roasting is known to frequent the area of Maskwacis, but also the city of Wetaskiwin and City of Edmonton.

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If you have any information in regards to Roasting’s whereabouts, DO NOT APPROACH please contact the Maskwacis RCMP at (780) 585-4600 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 by using “p3 Tips” app available through Apple app or Google Play Store.