Two people charged following firearms and drug trafficking investigation
We have charged two people following a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of a stolen, loaded handgun, ammunition, drugs and cash.
In June 2026, investigators received information that a man was involved in drug trafficking and was in possession of a firearm. Following further investigation, officers obtained a search warrant for a residence located in the 300-400 block of 1 Avenue N.E. believed to be associated with the suspect.
Pursuant to the search warrant, officers seized:
- A loaded 9-mm handgun, later determined to have been stolen from Strathmore, Alta.
- Handgun ammunition
- $7,819.60 in Canadian currency
- 17.5 grams of cocaine
- 59.9 grams of fentanyl
- 10.6 grams of methamphetamine
During the arrest, a suspect was believed to have discarded a firearm before being taken into custody.
As a result of the investigation, Michael Allen STOREY, 45, has been charged with:
- 10 counts of possession of a firearm and ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
- Three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
- One count of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000
- One count of resisting arrest
- One count of possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- One count of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- One count of carrying a concealed weapon
- One count of possession of a weapon obtained by crime
He will next appear in court on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
Ashley Lynn WREN, 26, has been charged with:
- One count of possession of ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
- One count of failure to comply with a release order
She will next appear in court today, Thursday, July 16, 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
Case #: CA26145170/5954
