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RCMP find wanted man in Blackfalds

On June 29th, Blackfalds RCMP arrested a man with 33 outstanding charges dating back to 2010.

On June 29th, Blackfalds RCMP arrested a man with 33 outstanding charges dating back to 2010.

RCMP conducted inquiries into the whereabouts of the man and the investigation led them to a residence within the Town of Blackfalds.

After the homeowner consented to a search of the residence, the man, Marvin Lodge of Blackfalds, was eventually found hiding in the closet of the residence under a blanket, police say.

Lodge has existing warrants from the Blackfalds RCMP, Red Deer City RCMP, Sylvan Lake RCMP, Wainwright RCMP and Calgary Police Service.

He is charged with three counts of impaired driving, one count of impaired driving over .08, mischief, three counts of failure to comply with probation, possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order and also 10 counts of failing to appear in court.

He is also charged with two counts of failing to provide a breath sample, two counts of driving an uninsured motor vehicle, two counts of operating a motor vehicle while disqualified, six counts of failure to comply with conditions, possession of a controlled substance and possession of property obtained by crime.

- Vossen