Community Alert: Armed Suspect Wanted After Flight from Maskwacis RCMP

SECTION 1: THE ALERT

On the evening of May 25, 2026, officers from Maskwacis RCMP responded to a serious weapons incident in Samson Nation, Alberta. A man was reportedly threatened first with a golf club and then with a firearm at a rural residence. The victim fled the area and contacted police, prompting officers to obtain and execute a search warrant at a home in rural Samson with support from general duty members, the General Investigation Section (GIS), and community policing officers.

As a result of the investigation, Nathan Eagle, 36, of Samson, has been charged with multiple firearms and violence-related offences. When officers attempted to arrest him on May 29, 2026 in Samson Nation, he allegedly fled at high speed in a black Dodge Durango. Eagle remains at large, and police are urging the public to avoid approaching him and to report any sightings immediately.

SECTION 2: OFFICIAL DETAILS

According to Maskwacis RCMP, the initial incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on May 25, 2026, when a male suspect allegedly:

• Threatened another man with a golf club
• Went into a residence, retrieved a firearm, and threatened the same man with the gun
• Prompted the victim to run from the area and contact police for help a short time later

Following the investigation and search warrant at a rural Samson residence, Nathan Eagle (36), described as a resident of Samson, has been charged with the following offences:

• Uttering threats against a person
• Possession of a firearm while prohibited
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Unsafe storage of a firearm
• Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
• Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public
• Assault with a weapon (two counts)
• Possession of a firearm without a licence

On May 29, 2026, officers attempted to arrest Eagle within Samson Nation. Police report that he fled the scene at a high rate of speed, driving a black Dodge Durango. In relation to this alleged flight from police, additional charges have been laid:

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Flight from a peace officer

Public Assistance Requested: Eagle is still not in police custody. Maskwacis RCMP are asking community members not to approach him if seen. Instead, report any sightings, information about his whereabouts, or related details to police immediately.

Report information directly to RCMP:

• Maskwacis RCMP Detachment: 780-585-3767
• Alberta RCMP non-emergency line (any RCMP jurisdiction): 310-RCMP (7267)

If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers:

• Crime Stoppers Phone: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
• Online Tips: www.P3Tips.com
• “P3 Tips” mobile app: Available via the Apple App Store and Google Play

The RCMP also notes that residents can report crime online and access Alberta RCMP news and information through the Alberta RCMP app, available on Apple and Google Play stores.

While this incident involves an Alberta First Nation community, similar patterns of weapons and violence-related offences can affect Indigenous communities across Western Canada. CrimeCanada.ca maintains comparative crime statistics and safety data for First Nation communities such as One Arrow 95-1A in Saskatchewan, helping communities and leaders monitor local safety trends over time.

SECTION 3: CRIME CANADA SAFETY PERSPECTIVE

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this alert highlights several overlapping safety concerns for Alberta communities: weapons being used in personal disputes, firearms in homes that may not be securely stored, and dangerous driving during attempts to evade police. When a suspect wanted on multiple firearms charges remains at large, the risk extends beyond the original victim to bystanders, family members, and road users who might be caught in a future confrontation or high-speed flight.

Community safety is strongest when residents respond quickly and responsibly: call police immediately if you see a wanted person, do not intervene directly, and share factual information from trusted sources rather than rumours. If you have firearms in your home, ensure they are stored unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition, in accordance with Canadian law. Reporting threats, weapons misuse, or impaired and dangerous driving as soon as you witness it gives police a better chance to intervene before harm escalates. These are the kinds of patterns we monitor nationally, alongside detailed local data like our crime and safety profiles for communities such as Flying Dust First Nation 105E, to support evidence-based prevention and safer communities across the country.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.