On Friday, Oct. 30, 2025, the EPS Investigative Response Team (IRT) executed a search warrant at a residence in the Hermitage neighbourhood following an investigation into illegal firearms. During the search, officers located several loaded and unsecured firearms, some of which had serial numbers that were defaced. Police also seized various ammunition and prohibited devices.
Image of seized firearms
Frank Budesheim, 52, is now facing a total of 14 firearm-related offences including possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm and possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm without a license and registration.
“Illegal firearms pose a significant and unacceptable risk to community safety,” said Staff Sergeant Eric Stewart from IRT. “Our officers remain committed to identifying individuals who choose to possess, traffic, or use illegal firearms. Targeting these offenders is critical to reducing violence and preventing harm in our neighbourhoods.”
Budesheim is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 26, 2026.
Anyone with information about illegal firearms and firearm-related offences is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.