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Red Deer RCMP lay numerous drug, weapon and theft charges

May 5, 2017 | 8:25 AM

RED DEER- Recent RCMP property crime and weapons arrests have resulted in 18 firearms charges against four people.

Mounties also arrested several suspects who attempted to flee police in vehicles or on foot, and recovered stolen vehicles from a number of suspects.

Three other people were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking after RCMP seized heroin and methamphetamine during several arrests.

On April 24, RCMP received a report of a suspicious truck in the Eastview neighbourhood.

It was determined that the pickup had been stolen out of Innisfail earlier the same morning.

Johnny MacDonald, 23, faces charges including possession of stolen property.

On April 24, RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot in south Red Deer.

RCMP determined that the Jeep had been stolen out of Breton.

Two people were arrested in the vehicle where police also found a loaded rifle, knives and bear spray.

A third suspect was arrested in a store after he attempted to flee police and was found to be in possession of a knife.

A fourth suspect was arrested for attempted shoplifting after being found with more than $500 worth of merchandise in a shopping cart.

Wyatt Leo Mackinaw, 22, Kerryanna Elizabeth Parkinson, 21, Lane Cole Zimmer, 21, and Erin Amber Rose, 22, face numerous theft and firearms charges.

Shortly after 1 a.m.  on April 26, RCMP responded to a report of an erratic driver and located the stolen vehicle as it pulled into a parking lot in the area of 53 Avenue and 58 Street.

When the driver saw police, she attempted to flee but was arrested shortly after.

Jamie Anne Befus, 19, has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of stolen property.

Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on April 26, members on patrol in Riverside Meadows initiated a traffic stop, at which point the vehicle attempted to flee from police.

The driver was arrested shortly afterward, and was found to be wanted on six outstanding warrants out of Red Deer and Camrose for assault, weapons and breach of condition offenses.

Lyle Robert Vance, 24, faces five new charges including failing to stop for police and dangerous driving.

At 2:30 p.m. on April 27, RCMP received a report that a victim of a theft a few days before had located their stolen property at a pawn shop.

RCMP arrested a suspect in the downtown area a short time later.

He was wanted on 13 outstanding warrants for numerous offences including uttering threats, mischief and probation breaches. 

New charges against Brian Frederick Stephens, 37, include possession of stolen property and possession of meth.

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Shortly after 1 a.m. on April 29, RCMP patrolling downtown Red Deer located a man and a woman in possession of approximately 62.5 grams of what is believed to be heroin, as well as small amounts of other drugs.

Jody Foley, 33, faces a possession for the purpose of trafficking charge and other offenses. 

Charges against Adam Spare, 52, also include possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Shortly before midnight on April 28, RCMP on patrol in the Grandview area located a suspect who was wanted on a number of outstanding warrants.

He was also found to be in possession of a knife, contrary to court-imposed conditions.

 In addition to his outstanding warrants, Yousef Salahshori, 35, has now been charged with resisting arrest, possession of a weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.

At 11:30 p.m. on May 1, RCMP on patrol in an identified “hot spot” in north Red Deer located a suspect who was wanted on a number of outstanding warrants, and initiated a traffic stop.

The suspect was wanted on seven warrants out of Red Deer and two out of Drayton Valley.

During the arrest, RCMP located and seized methamphetamine and various items of drug paraphernalia.

In addition to his outstanding warrants, Robert Peter Kornelson, 36, faces new charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking

(Gary McKinnon)