Red Deer RCMP recover multiple stolen properties and vehicles
Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) say they have made several arrests and recovered stolen property over a one-week period, following police investigation.
On Aug. 25, 2022, Red Deer RCMP CRT state they were making pro-active patrols when a stolen vehicle was located, driven by a 34-year-old male from Red Deer. Subsequent investigation led to police seizing a shotgun, which they say had been altered, as well as methamphetamine, both located inside the vehicle. Charges have not yet been sworn, though he’s facing counts of Possession of stolen property, Possession of a controlled substance, and Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle. The man has an October court date.
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On Aug. 30, 2022, Red Deer RCMP CRT recount they identified a vehicle with a stolen licence plate attached, later launching an investigation and obtaining a search warrant in relation to a residence. Police arrested a Red Deer man, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Police Dog Service (PDS). The man, 37-year-old Justin Stead, was held in custody pending a hearing, and had previously been arrested and charged for similar offences in Dec. 2021 and Jan. 2022. For this incident, he faces three counts of Possession of stolen property over $5,000, and will appear in Red Deer provincial court on Sept. 14.


