By rdnewsNOW staff

20-Year-old Female Arrested

Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team make arrest for stolen vehicle

Mar 16, 2023 | 1:57 PM

A young Red Deer woman is facing charges after Mounties used a spike belt and a police dog to help apprehend a suspect in a stolen vehicle this week.

On Mar. 14, 2023, at approximately 07:06 p.m., the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) were conducting patrols when they observed a stolen Chevrolet Colorado. After the successful use of a tire deflation device, Mounties say the driver then lost control of the vehicle in Ponoka and fled on foot.

With the assistance of RCMP Police Dog Service, police say the suspect was located nearby and arrested.

Alyssa Latschislaw, a 20-year-old resident of Red Deer, was arrested and remanded into custody. She is charged with:

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Obstruct peace officer
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
• Additional offences under the Traffic Safety Act

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If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.