By rdnewsNOW staff

Man arrested twice in 24 hours by Innisfail & Wetaskiwin RCMP

Jul 5, 2024 | 4:21 PM

A Wetaskiwin man was arrested and charged twice in the span of 24 hours late last month.

On June 28, Innisfail RCMP were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle near the Dickson Dam.

Occupants of the vehicle were screaming at each other and causing a disturbance. RCMP were able to de-escalate the situation, however one of the persons allegedly provided members with a false name.

The male suspect was arrested and charged with one count of obstruction, and two counts of failing to comply with release conditions, plus he had outstanding traffic warrants out of Wetaskiwin.

Jamie Swinamer, 35, appeared before a judge the next day and was subsequently released.

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But later that day, June 29, an SUV was allegedly stolen from a home in Innisfail.

A family member saw the vehicle on the QEII Highway near Wetaskiwin, where it was intercepted by local RCMP, who arrested the driver.

Swinamer was again arrested, and faces the following additional charges:

• Possession of property obtained by crime;
• Fail to comply with release order;
• Drive while unauthorized;
• Drive uninsured motor vehicle.

Swinamer was given another hearing and that time was remanded.

He is scheduled to appear in a Red Deer courtroom on July 24.

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