Thanks to a team effort by Alberta Sheriffs, Sylvan Lake RCMP and Blackfalds RCMP, the fourth suspect in a Red Deer incident on February 21 is now in custody; RCMP had been searching for the suspect since he fled Red Deer members after a three-vehicle collision in a stolen SUV while his three companions were arrested.

Red Deer RCMP identified the fourth suspect early in their investigation and obtained warrants for his arrest pertaining to the February 21 collision and a gas and dash that occurred in Red Deer earlier the same day, involving the same stolen vehicle.

At 10:30 pm on February 22, a member of the Alberta Sheriffs located a suspicious vehicle in the area of Highway 11 and Range Road 285, and quickly determined the driver was the same suspect who was wanted on warrants out of Red Deer.

The suspect attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended with assistance from a second Sheriff.

Sylvan Lake RCMP arrived at the scene and took custody of the suspect until Blackfalds RCMP arrived to take carriage of the investigation.

“This arrest is a great example the importance of working closely with Alberta Sheriffs and our Priority Crimes Task Force partners,” said Staff Sergeant Ken Morrison of the Blackfalds RCMP.

“Criminals cross jurisdictions all the time, and the best way to ensure quick responses and successful arrests is through constant communication, shared intelligence and support for each other’s policing efforts.”

33 year old James Ronald Holt faces the following charges:

· Criminal Code 145(5) – Fail to appear in court
· Criminal Code 355(a) – Possession of stolen property over $5,000 X 2
· Criminal Code 334(b) – Theft under $5,000
· Criminal Code 145(3) – Fail to comply with undertaking X 5

Holt has been remanded and will appear in court in Red Deer on March 9 at 9:30 am

 

 

Red Deer RCMP have charged three suspects who were arrested after fleeing from a stolen white Nissan SUV in downtown Red Deer on Tuesday following a collision.

RCMP continue their work to identify and locate a fourth suspect who fled the scene, and will issue a further update if an arrest is made.

30 year old Christina Lauraine Scott faces the following charges:

· Criminal Code 355(a) – Possession of stolen property over $5,000
· Criminal Code 355(b) – Possession of stolen property under $5,000
· Criminal Code 91(2) – Possession of prohibited weapon
· Criminal Code 129(a) – Resist/ obstruct peace officer

At the time of her arrest, she was wanted on eight warrants out of Red Deer and Sylvan Lake for possession of stolen property (X2), uttering a forged document, fraud, failing to appear in court (X2), and several traffic offences.

Scott has been remanded and will appear in court in Red Deer on February 23 at 9:30 am.

30 year old Cody Michael Myer faces the following charges:

· Criminal Code 355(a) – Possession of stolen property over $5,000
· Criminal Code 145(3) – Fail to comply with undertaking
· Criminal Code 733.1(1) – Fail to comply with probation order
· Criminal Code 129(a) – Resist/ obstruct peace officer

Myer has been remanded and will appear in court in Red Deer on February 23 at 9:30 am.

31 year old Justin William Holt faces the following charges:

· Criminal Code 91(2) – Possession of prohibited weapon
· Criminal Code 355(a) – Possession of stolen property over $5,000
· Criminal Code 117.01(3)(a) – Weapons possession contrary to order
· Criminal Code 129(a) – Resist/ obstruct peace officer

Holt has been remanded and will appear in court in Red Deer on February 23 at 9:30 am.

If you have information about this investigation, please contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

If your information leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000.

 

 

Red Deer RCMP have three suspects in custody and continue to search for a fourth after the group fled from a stolen white Nissan SUV following a three-car collision in downtown Red Deer shortly after 1 pm today. RCMP continue to ask for the public’s cooperation in avoiding the green space around Pioneer Lodge in the Parkvale neighbourhood, as they continue their search for the fourth suspect, a man wearing a blue hoodie.

The stolen SUV was involved in a gas and dash shortly before noon today, and had fled police earlier this morning; RCMP located it again in the area of 43 Street and 49 Avenue after it collided with two other vehicles and was abandoned by its occupants.

RCMP arrested three suspects within blocks of the collision scene – two men and a woman – after they each fled in different directions.

Traffic in the area of Gaetz Avenue and 37 Street was impacted for less than an hour, as was traffic at the collision scene. The public was further impacted as police officers stationed at various trail heads stopped citizens from entering the park system in the areas being searched.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the downtown collision. The Nissan truck had been reported stolen out of Red Deer on February 16.

RCMP thank the public for their patience during traffic disruptions, and for their continued cooperation as police search for the final suspect. Citizens are advised not to engage with any suspicious person or activity but to call RCMP immediately at 403-343-5575 with any information.

RCMP will issue an update as more details become available and charges have been sworn before the courts.

 

Red Deer RCMP are currently responding to an unfolding incident in south Red Deer that impacts drivers in the area of Gaetz Avenue and 37 Street. Traffic on northbound Gaetz Avenue in the area of 37 Street is currently restricted to one lane and is slow-moving at this point. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes.

 

RCMP are searching park areas around 32 Street and Kin Kanyon and in parts of Rotary Park for a male suspect wearing a blue hoodie. Citizens on foot are asked to avoid those areas and to not engage with any suspicious person or activity but to call RCMP immediately at 403-343-5575 with any information.

 

RCMP will issue updates as the areas are cleared and as more information becomes available.