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August 2024 Incident

Charges withdrawn for Innisfail resident described as “high risk repeat offender”

Sep 4, 2024 | 2:20 PM

Charges have been withdrawn against an Innisfail resident arrested after being surveilled through a habitual offender management program.

According to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS), there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, as such, the charges were withdrawn.

On August 6, Innisfail RCMP observed a “high risk repeat offender” allegedly driving a truck with a flatbed trailer while under a criminal suspension from vehicle operation.

RCMP, aware of this sentencing condition, say they arrested the individual without incident for driving while suspended. A search of his truck and trailer allegedly resulted in the seizure of:

  • Over 1500 lbs of stripped copper wire
  • Dozens of break and enter tools
  • Untaxed illegal cigarettes
  • Stolen licence plate
  • Bear spray and machetes

Police say they found numerous other tools they believed to be stolen property and are working on locating the owners.

Peter George Walker, 39-years-old, was charged with the following:

  • Possession property obtained by crime (x2)
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Operate Motor Vehicle while prohibited
  • Possession of break and enter tools
  • Possession of untaxed tobacco contrary to the Excise act
  • Drive uninsured motor vehicle
  • Display unauthorized plate on a vehicle
  • Driver unregistered vehicle

Related: Innisfail resident arrested through surveillance program

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