Dozens of charges laid in stolen property investigation
Five men and one woman are facing 37 charges collectively in relation to a stolen property investigation where police recovered four stolen vehicles and seized approximately 194 grams of various drugs.
In October 2025, police received reports of suspicious activity including suspected drug trafficking in the 200 block of Woodridge Drive S.W.
Over the next three months, between Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, and Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, police conducted a complex investigation that included the recovery and seizure of multiple stolen vehicles.
The investigation also led to the seizure of:
- 172.4 grams of fentanyl with an approximate street value of $17,240
- 20.6 grams of methamphetamine with an approximate street value of $412
As a result, six individuals were arrested and charged.
“With the help of patrol members across various districts, as well as our Tactical, Canine and HAWCS teams, we were able to successfully apprehend multiple people who are believed to be responsible for various drug trafficking and stolen property related crimes,” says Inspector Scott Neilson of the Calgary Police Service. “We were able to return the stolen vehicles to the rightful owners and hold people accountable for their actions. We strongly encourage Calgarians to report suspicious behaviour so that police can take necessary steps to ensure the safety of the community.”
As a result, Justin John BISHOP, 33, is charged with one count each of possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl and possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose. He is scheduled to next appear in court on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Fritz Zachary CHIEFMOON, 31, is charged with one count each of possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose. He is also charged with four counts of failing to comply with a probation order. CHIEFMOON is next scheduled to appear in court today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Matthew James CRANE-WATCHMAKER, 27, is charged with one count of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, two counts of failing to comply with a release order and one count of obstructing an officer. He is scheduled to next appear in court on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
William Mark RIDER, 24, is charged with one count each of possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of cocaine and fentanyl, failure to comply with a release order, possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order, unauthorized possession of a restricted weapon and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order. He is scheduled to next appear in court on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Harley David MOYAH, 26, is charged with one count each of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and possession of opioids for the purpose of trafficking, four counts of driving while disqualified and three counts of possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order. He is scheduled to next appear in court on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.
Amelia Royaleigh ARNOLD, 31, is charged with one count of possession of methamphetamine. She is scheduled to next appear in court on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips
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