On Feb. 27, 2025, at approximately 3:05 a.m., Innisfail RCMP stopped a red Ford F150 on Highway 2A. During the traffic stop, officers developed grounds to arrest the driver and passenger under the Excise Act for possession of unstamped cigarettes. The passenger was also found to be wanted on outstanding warrants. During the search of the driver, RCMP located a taser which is a prohibited weapon. Search of the vehicle also resulted in the seizure of:
- Cocaine including cocaine individually packaged for sale;
- Fentanyl;
- Oxycodone pills;
- Small amount of Canadian currency;
- Other items related to the sale of cocaine;
- Illegal unstamped tobacco.
Michael Stephanson, a 40 years-old male resident of Red Deer County, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking;
- Possession of Fentanyl;
- Possession of Oxycodone;
- Possession of a prohibited weapon;
- Fail to comply with release conditions;
- Possession of unstamped tobacco contrary to the excise act.
Skylyn Robicheau, 27-years-old female resident of Sylvan Lake, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking;
- Possession of Fentanyl;
- Possession of Oxycodone;
- Possession of unstamped tobacco contrary to the excise act.
Stephanson and Robicheau were both taken before a Justice of the Peace and were released with conditions. Their next court dates are set for March 27, 2025 to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
Innisfail RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of criminal activity in your neighbourhood, including trafficking of drugs. Anyone with information in relation to this or other incidents is asked to contact the Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
