By Troy Gillard (Twitter: @Troy_Gillard)

Man convicted of dangerous driving causing death back behind bars

Nov 1, 2018 | 6:00 PM

A man convicted in the death of a man in Red Deer more than two years ago is back behind bars.

Tuesday morning, Blackfalds RCMP were alerted by the public to a suspicious vehicle in the Poplar Ridge area of Red Deer County.

Police determined the truck was stolen and arrested two males at the scene who were found to be wanted on Canada-wide warrants for parole violations.

Alexander Talbot faces 21 charges including possession of a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, 12 counts of weapon prohibition breaches, possession of property obtained by crime over and under $5000, three counts of possessing a Government document without lawful excuse, possession of break and enter tools and possession of a CDSA controlled substance.

Taylor Phelan faces 12 charges including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, three counts of weapon prohibition breaches, Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00 and under, three counts of possessing a Government document without lawful excuse, possession of break and enter tools, driving while unauthorized and possession of a CDSA controlled substance.

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Talbot, 27, was charged with manslaughter in the March 16, 2016 death of Dawson James (DJ) Wegner-Cramer, who was run over and killed while trying to prevent his work truck from being stolen from his home in Normandeau.

On February 27, 2017, Talbot pleaded guilty to the lesser count of dangerous driving causing death and was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison, minus time spent in pre-trial custody, leaving him with 837 days left to serve.

Talbot was granted parole on August 21, 2018 after serving 540 days behind bars.

His release came with several statutory conditions. Talbot was prohibited from purchasing, possessing or consuming alcohol or drugs as substance abuse has been identified as a contributing factor in his criminal activity. He was also ordered to follow a treatment plan and to not associate with persons believed to be involved in criminal activity.

Blackfalds RCMP would like to thank the public for the tip leading to these arrests, as well as for being an extra set of eyes and ears.

Police continue to investigate Tuesday’s incident. Anyone with information can call Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300.