Darryl Boyce, Clinton McIntosh charged with robbery, firearm offences
Red Deer RCMP detachment photo
RED DEER, Alta. – Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to a series of armed robberies in the areas of Blackfalds, Eckville, and Red Deer.
Through collaborative efforts, Red Deer RCMP, Sylvan Lake RCMP, and Blackfalds RCMP were able to conclude five investigations, summarized as follows:
On April 18, at 10:59 a.m., Blackfalds RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery. A male suspect entered the Sidetraxx pub of Blackfalds Motor Inn armed with a handgun and bear spray. He produced the handgun from his waistband and robbed the bartender of cash. The male fled on foot and was not located.
On May 9, at 12:04 p.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a robbery at the Eckville hotel bar. A male entered the bar shortly after opening at noon, pointed a handgun at an employee and demanded money. The money was placed in a blue Walmart bag. The suspect damaged the bar’s land line phone and left the business.
On May 10, at 11:05 a.m., Blackfalds RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting an armed robbery. A male suspect entered the Sidetraxx pub of Blackfalds Motor Inn carrying a handgun and bear spray. He pointed the handgun at staff and robbed them before fleeing on foot. The suspect discharged the bear spray when pursued outside by staff. Blackfalds RCMP did not locate the suspect male who fled.
On May 25, at 12:02 a.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting a robbery at a liquor store at the East Hills Shopping Center in Red Deer. Police attended the location and determined that a lone male wearing a medical mask, had entered the store with a firearm and demanded money from the worker. The male fled on foot with cash and liquor.
On May 31, at 11:51 p.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting a robbery at a business in the East Hills Shopping Center in Red Deer. A male entered a liquor store with a firearm and bear spray and demanded money from the employee. The male suspect fled the location on foot. No one was injured during this robbery.
With the assistance of Red Deer RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS), Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Central Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CAD CRU), Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS), Sylvan Lake RCMP GIS, Blackfalds RCMP GIS, Alberta RCMP Real Time Operation Center (RTOC), Alberta RCMP Forensic Identification Section (FIS), multiple search warrants were executed on four residences in Red Deer in the Westpark, Rosedale, Glendale and South Hill neighbourhoods.
As a result of this collaborate effort, police identified and charged two suspects with a total of 28 charges. Further charges are still pending.
Darryl Boyce, a 40-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences related to the Eckville robbery on May 9, 2026:
- Robbery (x3);
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (x2);
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
- Mischief.
Clinton McIntosh, a 57-year-old resident of Blackfalds, has been charged in relation to Blackfalds robberies on April 18 and May 10, 2026, Eckville robbery on May 9, 2026, and Red Deer robberies on May 24 and 31, 2026. McIntosh has been charged with the following:
- Robbery (x7);
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (x2);
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
- Possession contrary to order (x5);
- Mischief;
- Assault with a weapon causing bodily harm;
- Disguise with intent (x3);
- Obstruct a peace officer.
McIntosh was also arrested on a parole related Canada wide warrant.
Following Judicial Interim Release (JIR) Hearing’s, both Boyce and McIntosh were remanded into custody to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on June 12, 2026.
“Investigations such as these often require a significant coordinated response to make arrests and bring closure to investigations”, says Red Deer GIS Sgt. Candice Hoysradt. “The relationships we have with our surrounding detachments allows the RCMP to be committed to public safety.”
S/Sgt. Jay Peden, Detachment Commander of the Sylvan Lake RCMP, said, “As crime and offenders know no boundaries, the series of armed robberies and the vigorous investigation resulted with the arrest and charging of both Boyce and Macintosh. What the general public doesn’t see is the behind the scenes, intelligence-based investigation which not only assembled numerous single pieces of evidence and generated the linkage to the five armed robberies. Again, the success of collaborative work of the specialized units, spanning multiple RCMP jurisdictions, clearly demonstrates the RCMP’s commitment and dedication to the safety and security of all Albertans. I would like to thank the Sylvan Lake, Blackfalds and Red Deer General Investigation Sections, K Division Emergency Response Teams and the General Duty officers who worked hundreds of hours to bring this investigation to a successful close.”
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