We have charged a man after police seized a loaded, high-velocity weapon, along with ammunition, magazines, and a suppressor following a traffic stop outside of a local hotel.<\/p>\n
On Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at approximately 11 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on an occupied truck parked outside of the Red Carpet Inn, located at 4635 16 Ave. N.W.<\/p>\n
The license plate was not registered to the vehicle and the driver did not have a valid licence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Officers determined the vehicle was stolen and arrested the driver. They subsequently searched his hotel room and recovered a loaded AR-15 \u2013 style rifle, with the serial number removed, along with several magazines, a suppressor, ammunition and cell phones.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A picture of the rifle and some of the recovered items is available on The City of Calgary Newsroom.<\/p>\n
Matthew Randel Lynden SMITH, 35, is charged with:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nine possession of firearms-related offences, including unsafe storage and possession when prohibited<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One count of possession of stolen property over $5,000<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Five counts of failing to comply with conditions<\/p>\n
SMITH remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:<\/p>\n