On August 31 at approximately 9:00 pm, Camrose Police responded to the area of 48A Avenue and 54 Street for a report of a male that was causing a disturbance and accosting users of the Mirror Lake pathway. Upon arrival, police identified the male responsible and determined that he was also breaching his bail conditions. The male subsequently fled on foot and during the course of being pursued turned and assaulted the police officer, resulting in significant injuries to the police officer’s face and head area.
The male, who was in the company of another male and a female, fled the area. Other responding officers attended the scene to assist the injured officer and search for the suspects. The injured officer was transported to hospital where he was admitted, treated for his injuries and released.
On the morning of September 1, police located and arrested one of the males, who was later released without charges as he was determined to have no criminal involvement in the matter.
At 3:20 pm, police located the male suspect, responsible for the assault on the officer, in the area of 58 Street and 51 Avenue. The suspect once again fled on foot. While in pursuit of the suspect, the suspect brandished a knife at officers threatening to stab them and ran towards one of the police units attempting to gain access to it. A taser was deployed and the suspect was taken into custody without injury or further incident.
The male suspect (Sebastian Brady Schmidt) was transported to police cells where he was brought before a Justice of the Peace. At his first court appearance on September 3, at the Camrose Court House, the suspect was remanded. His next court date is September 10, 2025 for plea.
Sebastian Brady Schmidt, 29, from Camrose, has been charged with:
- Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer
- Assault Police Officer with a Weapon
- Uttering Threats
- Obstruction
- Possession of a Dangerous Weapon
- Fail to Comply with a Court Order
The Camrose Police Service want to sincerely thank the bystanders and medical responders on scene for all of their assistance and support, and to the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their care of our member.
