Sign up for our free daily newsletter!

RCMP and Maple Syrup – iconic Canadiana link to arrest of trio of Southern Albertans

Nov 30, 2018 | 4:44 AM

NANTON-  A routine patrol that resulted in a car chase and discovery of stolen property has lead RCMP to charge three people.

Around 9:00 on Thursday (Nov 28) morning, Nanton and High River RCMP were conducting rural patrols in the area of Township Road 164 and Range Road 290, when they located a truck and cargo trailer that had been stolen from Chestermere, earlier in the morning.

When officers approached the truck, they saw the driver flee and jumped into a waiting silver car, which fled the area and would not stop for police. .

Officers from Nanton, Claresholm, High River, and Turner Valley detachments assisted in locating and bringing the vehicle to a stop just south of Black Diamond, close to Highway 22.

Police have arrested two women and a man who are now facing numerous charges. 

The value of the recovered items is believed to be approximately $110,000 – including $20,000 worth of maple syrup.

Shelby Isabel Lillian Kalman, aged 20,  of Claresholm, has been charged with Operating a  motor vehicle in a manner dangerous to the public; Operating a motor vehicle while being pursued; Possession of stolen property over $5,000; Possession of a controlled substance and four charges of Failing to comply with recognizance.

Shawn Evan Mclaughlin, aged 28, of Lyalta (28) of Lyalta,  has been charged with Possession of stolen property over $5,000; Possession of a controlled substance and four counts of Failing to comply with recognizance.

Char-lee Jane Fernell, aged 23, of High River, has been charged with Possession of stolen property over $5,000 and Possession of a controlled substance.

Kalman and Mclaughlin have been remanded into custody after a judicial hearing.

Kalman will appear in Lethbridge Provincial Court on Dec. 3, while Mclaughlin has a court date in Lethbridge on Nov. 30.

Fernell was released from custody on a promise to appear in Lethbridge Court on Dec. 3.

(Lethbridge News Now)