RCMP arrest repeat offenders in Red Deer

The stolen 2003 Dodge Durango had fled RCMP on October 1, leaving one occupant behind who was in possession of a loaded firearm; he was arrested and charged with nine criminal offences.

A 23-year-old woman faces criminal charges; her name cannot be released at this time as those charges have not yet been sworn before the courts.

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Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on October 3, members of the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team were on proactive patrol downtown when they located a male suspect driving a stolen Nissan Rogue. When police initiated a traffic stop the vehicle briefly attempted to flee, nearly colliding with the police vehicle before coming to a stop. The male driver was arrested without incident and RCMP seized what is believed to be fentanyl, methamphetamine and oxycodone during the arrest.

A 52-year-old man faces numerous criminal charges; his name cannot be released at this time as those charges have not yet been sworn before the courts.

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Shortly before midnight on September 30, RCMP responded to a report of suspicious activity at a downtown apartment building and located a suspect who was found to be breaching court-imposed conditions.

David Lee Gallinger, 25, faces two charges of failure to comply with conditions. He is scheduled to appear in court in Red Deer on October 9 at 9:30.

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Shortly before 7:00 a.m. on September 29, RCMP on proactive patrol in downtown Red Deer located a stolen vehicle parked in a convenience store parking lot and conducted a high-risk arrest, taking two adults into custody.

A 25-year old woman and 40-year-old man both face criminal charges but their names cannot be released at this time as those charges have not yet been sworn before the courts.

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Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on September 28, RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter in progress to a garage in downtown Red Deer and located the suspect hiding in bushes at the back of the residence. She was taken into custody without incident.

Meaghan Daisy Miller, 19, faces charges of breaking and entering with intent, possess break-in instruments and failing to comply with a probation order.

Miller is scheduled to appear in court in Red Deer on October 5.

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At 12:30 a.m. on September 28, RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious person in an apartment lobby in downtown Red Deer and arrested a suspect who was found to be in possession of what is believed to be methamphetamine.

Justin Eric Arnault, 31, was wanted on multiple warrants for failing to comply with court orders and failing to attend court; he now faces additional charges of possession of schedule I substance and failure to comply with conditions.

Arnault was remanded to appear in court in Red Deer on October 4.

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Shortly before midnight on September 26, RCMP responded to a report of a stolen vehicle driving in Oriole Park. RCMP located the car and waited until it was parked to avoid any risk to public safety. Once the vehicle was stationary, RCMP arrested the female driver without incident.

A 28-year-old woman faces criminal charges; her name cannot be released at this time as those charges have not yet been sworn before the courts.

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At 12:30 pm on September 23, RCMP attended a downtown business and arrested a man alleged to have assaulted staff after being detained for shoplifting.

Hayden William Smith, 27, faces charges of robbery and failing to comply with probation. Smith is scheduled to appear in court in Red Deer on October 19.

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At 7:00 p.m. on September 23, RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance after a man was alleged to have attended an acquaintance’s residence, assaulted him and attempted to steal possessions. RCMP located the suspect at a north Red Deer fast food business shortly afterward and arrested him there.

Jayden Phillip Neufeld, 26, faces charges of assault, two counts of theft under $5,000, operate motor vehicle without a licence, driving while unauthorized and careless driving.

Neufeld made his first court appearance in Red Deer on September 28 and is scheduled to appear next on November 2.

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Shortly before 5 am on September 20, RCMP responded to a report of suspicious activity at a north Red Deer convenience store and located a suspect driving a stolen car. RCMP conducted a traffic stop and arrested the male driver without incident.

Joseph Regnier, 46, faces a charge of possession of stolen property under $5,000; he is scheduled to appear in court in Red Deer on November 30.

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The evening of September 19, RCMP on proactive patrol in downtown Red Deer located a stolen truck with a stolen license plate in an alley. RCMP arrested the two female occupants at the scene and the male driver was arrested nearby after a brief foot chase.

Wessam Ziab Haimour, 46 at the time, was originally charged with two counts of possession of schedule I substance (methamphetamine/ opioid), one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of stolen property under $5,000, resist/ obstruct peace officer and failing to comply with conditions.

Haimour was later convicted on four counts, including taking a motor vehicle without consent, breach condition recognizance, and two counts of possess a controlled substance. He was sentenced on July 18, 2019 to eight months in jail, less 69 days of pre-trial custody, leaving him 175 days still to serve as of that date, in addition to probation. Counts of possession of property under $5000, and resisting a peace officer were withdrawn.

Jessica Crocker, 24 at the time, was charged with possession of schedule I substance (methamphetamine). She was later given a suspended sentence and probation on Nov. 22, 2018.

A second co-accused, Marie-Line Lariviere, 51 at the time, was charged with possession of schedule I substance (methamphetamine). She was also given a suspended sentence and probation after pleading guilty to the charge on Oct. 18, 2018.

by rdnewsNOW staff

RCMP arrest repeat offenders in Red Deer

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