On April 11, 2019, Strathcona County RCMP conducted a high-risk traffic stop as a result of a 911 complaint of a disturbance involving a firearm.

At approximately 8:50 p.m., Strathcona County RCMP attended a local hotel parking lot where an altercation had taken place between several people. 

It was reported that there was a knife and a firearm involved. 

A suspect vehicle departed the area before police arrived, but was located a short distance away and a high-risk traffic stop was conducted on the three occupants. 

Subsequently, the vehicle was searched and police located a loaded shotgun, a knife, suspected cocaine and an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injuries as a result of the incident.  

Dylan Knut Tracy Steinbach (26) of Eckville, Alta. has been charged with:

  • ·Unlawfully possessing a controlled substance
  • ·Possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose
  • ·Careless use of a firearm
  • ·Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Plus 17 additional charges.  

Steinbach was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Sherwood Park Provincial Court on May 1, 2019, at 9:30 a.m.

Ashley May Maki (34) of Edmonton, Alta. has been charged with:

  • ·Unlawfully possessing a controlled substance
  • ·Possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose

Plus five additional charges. Maki was released on a Recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Sherwood Park Provincial Court on May 1, 2019, at 9:30 a.m.