By rdnewsNOW staff

Man arrested following police pursuit of stolen vehicles, including a semi

Feb 28, 2019 | 2:51 PM

A local man is in custody following a police pursuit this week west of Red Deer. 

Sylvan Lake Mounties were called to assist Rocky Mountain House RCMP at about midnight Feb. 16 with a report of two stolen vehicles involved in a break and enter to a local business in Rocky Mountain House.

They were then advised of a break and enter a short time later to a gas station in Bentley involving one of the stolen vehicles. A second call was received from a Bentley resident saying someone had just tried to steal his vehicle, but was unsuccessful.

The vehicle stolen from Rocky Mountain House travelled to the Kuusamo Industrial Park area where Police located the suspect inside an industrial shop, where he opened the overhead door and drove a semi-truck and trailer towards officers in an attempt to escape. No one was injured.

A short pursuit ensued as the semi-tractor continued towards Red Deer travelling in the westbound lane towards oncoming traffic. Police were able to stop the semi using a tire deflation device. An adult male was taken into custody with the assistance of Red Deer RCMP and RCMP Police Dog Services.

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Further investigation revealed that a second semi unit was stolen from Kuusamo Industrial Park area, and the semi was later located in Gasoline Alley in Red Deer.

Jason William Ionson, 38, of Red Deer has been charged with possession of stolen under $5,000, mischief over (and under) $5,000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, resist arrest, operating a motor vehicle while disqualified, and fail to comply with recognizance.

At the time of his arrest, police say Ionson was at large on numerous outstanding warrants from RCMP detachments throughout central Alberta.

He was remanded into custody after a judicial hearing, and will be appearing in Red Deer Provincial Court on March 5.

The investigation continues in connection with the other stolen vehicle out of Rocky Mountain House and the other stolen semi from the Kuusamo Industrial Park area.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact the Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-858-7200, local police, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or visit www.P3Tips.com.