Red Deer RCMP have charged a male, following a public assault last week.
On Oct. 15, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., RCMP were dispatched to an assault in progress outside of a business in Parkland Mall. Witnesses reported a lone male had approached and punched another male, while yelling racial comments.
Investigation determined the parties did not know one another and had no prior involvement.
Cameron Dowkes, a 43-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with:
- Assault
- Uttering threats
- Wilful promotion of hatred
Dowkes was remanded into custody and appeared in court at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on Oct. 22, 2025. A trial has been scheduled for Jan. 12, 2026.
Red Deer RCMP take all incidents of violence seriously, including those motivated by hate or bias. RCMP are committed to ensuring residents feel safe and can live in communities free from discrimination or fear.
If you have any information regarding crime in Red Deer, please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
