By Troy Gillard

COURT

Trial booked for man arrested in Innisfail police standoff

Jan 15, 2020 | 2:40 PM

An man arrested following a standoff with police in Innisfail in November is going to trial.

Tyler James Ratledge, 33, faces 19 charges including possession of stolen property over $5000, possession of a prohibited firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unsafe storage of a firearm, fail to comply with recognizance (two counts), possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace, possession of break-in tools, driving without insurance and registration, and driving while disqualified.

Ratledge pleaded not guilty in Red Deer provincial court on Jan. 10. A trial date has been set for Aug. 5, 2020.

On the afternoon of Nov. 13, 2019, Innisfail Mounties conducting targeted patrols observed a van that had been stolen from the University of Calgary that morning.

A short standoff ensued in the area of 52 Avenue in Innisfail before an arrest was made by the Calgary RCMP Emergency Response Team.

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