Four ‘prolific offenders’ arrested, charged after incident in Evansburg area

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“We want to thank those in rural Alberta for their assistance in locating these individuals and contacting the RCMP immediately, leading to the quick arrest of these prolific offenders,” said Sgt. Jeff Sutherland, Evansburg detachment commander. “This is a great example of how your Alberta RCMP, using information from the public, can work together to arrest those who would cause harm.’’

Colin Rumsey, 42, a resident of Edmonton, was charged with:

• Break and enter to rural property;
• Obstruct police officer;
• Mischief under $5000;
• Possession of stolen property (x2) – 1 over $5000 and 1 under $5000
• Drive while prohibited
• Assault police officer with a weapon;
• Flight from police officer; and
• Dangerous operations of a motor vehicle.

Royston Watson, 40, a resident of Wetaskiwin, who was also arrested on a Canada-wide warrant for failing to comply with parole, was charged with:

• Break and enter to rural property;
• Obstruct police officer;
• Possession of stolen property (x3); 1 over $5000 and 2 under $5000
• Mischief under $5000;
• Dangerous operations of a motor vehicle; and
• Drive while prohibited

Lisa Beriault, 35, a resident of Edmonton, was charged with Break and enter to rural property and Obstruct police officer.

Lloyd Handbury, 40, a resident of Winfield, was charged with Break and enter to rural property, Obstruct police officer and two counts of Failure to comply.

RCMP note that the accused were brought before a justice of the peace. Rumsey, Watson and Handbury were remanded into custody while Beriault was released on conditions. They are to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Evansburg on May 13, 2024.

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