High Level RCMP seek man wanted on nine charges after August assault
Police say 28-year-old Michael Beaulieu is wanted after allegedly firing a handgun twice into a High Level business floor and pistol-whipping a victim in the face and chest.
Why it matters
RCMP are warning the public that a man wanted on multiple weapons and assault charges is believed to be active in the High Level region.
High Level RCMP are asking the public for help locating Michael Beaulieu, 28, who is wanted on nine criminal charges connected to an incident at a local business on August 24.
Police say Beaulieu entered the business at about 11:50 a.m., discharged his firearm twice into the floor, and assaulted a person by striking them in the face and sternum area with a handgun.
He faces charges including discharging a firearm with recklessness, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm and prohibited weapons, pointing a firearm, and assault with a weapon.
RCMP say Beaulieu is known to operate in the Northwest Territories but frequently travels through High Level and the surrounding area. He is described as having a medium complexion, black hair, brown eyes, a medium build, and several distinctive facial tattoos, including a crown over his left eyebrow, teardrops near his right eye, a cross near his left eye, wording on his right cheek, and large Roman numerals across his neck.
Anyone with information on Beaulieu's whereabouts is asked to contact High Level RCMP at 780-821-7000.
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