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Three people facing over 50 charges after Stoney Nakoda First Nation police chase

Alberta RCMP have charged three people after a police chase on Stoney Nakoda First Nation. Article content On Wednesday evening, RCMP received reports of a man pointing a gun at another man while driving a stolen truck on the First Nation. Cochrane RCMP, along with RCMP helicopter and police dog services, responded to the incident. Article content Article content Article content Andrew Pooreagle, 38, a resident of Stoney Nakoda First Nation, was charged with 36 offences including a variety of firearm and weapons charges, breach of a release order, possession of property obtained by crime and several vehicle and driving-related charges. Article content Pooreagle was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody. Article content Jackson Wesley, 35, a resident of Stoney Nakoda First Nation, was charged with a total of 19 offences. Wesley's charges include possession of property obtained by crime, multiple firearm and weapons charges and breach of a release order. Article content Wesley was also held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody. Article content Both Wesley and Pooreagle are set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Cochrane on Monday. Article content Article content A youth, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was also arrested and held for bail hearing. The youth is facing 11 charges including possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of a prohibited weapon and obstruction. The underage suspect was released on conditions and will appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Cochrane later in May.