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Two Red Deerians Charged

Wetaskiwin RCMP lay criminal charges after routine traffic stop

Jan 30, 2023 | 2:55 PM

In a routine traffic stop, Westakiwin RCMP laid charges on two Red Deerians who police say attempted to flee.

On Jan. 25, 2023, at approximately 7:11 a.m., RCMP say they attempted to pull over a black Dodge Caravan for a traffic safety violation.

They say the Caravan sped off westbound on Highway 13 from Westaskiwin. Covert units were then deployed to the area and the vehicle was followed to Red Deer. When the vehicle stopped, Mounties state two individuals were safely apprehended.

A 50-year-old male resident of Red Deer was charged with:

  • Flight from police
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Operation of a vehicle while prohibited
  • Fail to comply with release order conditions
  • Possession of stolen property (x2)
  • Possession of break-in tools

The man was held in custody with his next court appearance set for Feb. 2, 2023, at Wetaskiwin Provincial Court.

A 46-year-old female resident of Red Deer was charged with:

  • Possession of stolen property (x2)
  • Possession of break-in tools

The woman was released and is to appear in Wetaskiwin Provincial Court on Feb. 23, 2023.