By rdnewsNOW staff

Caught in the act

Innisfail man arrested for stolen vehicle, property near Ponoka

Oct 23, 2019 | 10:50 AM

Mounties in Ponoka have charged an Innisfail man following a complaint of a suspicious vehicle that occurred on October 19.

At 9:55 a.m., Ponoka RCMP responded to a 911 call of a suspicious S.U.V. stuck in a field and a male loading generators and an air compressor. Officers attended and the male fled from the S.U.V. which was confirmed stolen.

With assistance from RCMP Police Dog Services, Ponoka RCMP were able to locate and arrest the male without further incident. Further investigation revealed that the male was in possession of a hand held taser along of numerous other stolen items.

Christopher Hannah, 43, is charged with possession of property over $5000, six counts of possession of property under $5000, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of a prohibited weapon contrary to a prohibition order.

He was released for a first court appearance on October 25 in Ponoka.

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Ponoka RCMP would like to remind the public that if you see something suspicious, say something and report it to your local police.