A man is facing charges after Drumheller RCMP responded to a report of an intoxicated man with an axe.
Drumheller RCMP responded to a call in Carbon on Wednesday, December 1 in the early evening, where there was a report of an intoxicated male and female. The male was reported carrying an axe, and the couple also appeared to be prowling around cars. The female entered a private home unannounced.
RCMP made a patrol to the village and both were arrested. The male is facing charges for weapon offenses and a breach of a court order. The female was released without charges.
Staff Sergeant Ed Bourque says the incident was resolved peacefully.
“I’m glad everything worked out okay, everybody was safe, so it was a good ending, but certainly concerning for the residents,” said Bourque.
He said it appeared the couple were not from the community and it was an isolated incident.