HINKLEY was arrested on warrant in Wetaskiwin. The Ponoka RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance in the apprehension of Blair HINKLEY.  

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On Thursday, June 8 members of the Ponoka RCMP Detachment responded to a complaint of an assault at a rural residence in the County of Ponoka.

The police investigation into this incident has identified Blair Hinkley, a 44-year-old man from Ponoka, as the individual allegedly connected to the assault of a woman on the property in question.

Hinkley has left the area and is believed to be evading police. A warrant for the arrest of Blair Hinkley in the public interest has been issued.

The RCMP cautions that should a member of the public see Blair Hinkley, he should not be approached, but instead, the police should be called immediately.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Blair Hinkley is asked to contact the Ponoka RCMP Detachment at 403-783-4472, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report the details online at www.tipsubmit.com.