By Troy Gillard

Multiple arrests

Busy start to October for Sylvan Lake RCMP

Oct 4, 2019 | 2:20 PM

Mounties in Sylvan Lake have had a busy start to the month.

On Wednesday, they were alerted to a stolen truck on Highway 11 outside of Sylvan Lake. Officers located it parked alongside a highway and arrested two occupants.

Jason Cunningham, 29, of Red Deer was charged with one count of possession of stolen property over $5000. Kyler Corriveau, 24, from Eckville, was charged with one count of possession of stolen property over $5000 and one count of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).

A few minutes later, Sylvan Lake RCMP were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle and trailer stolen from Red Deer. RCMP arrested two individuals:

Brianna Carroll, 23 and Jay Dee Coffman, 35, of Red Deer were arrested and charged with several counts including possession of stolen property over (and under), and for breaching probation and other court orders.

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During this investigation, a second stolen truck and travel trailer from Red Deer were located by Sylvan Lake Mounties.

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Wednesday afternoon, a Sylvan Lake RCMP member was patrolling and located a female wanted on outstanding warrants. Jessica Robidoux of Sylvan Lake was wanted on eight outstanding warrants for criminal harassment and failing to comply with various court orders.

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Also on Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 2) RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Ryders Ridge Blvd. stemming from an investigation into the drug and weapons trade.

Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, 34 grams of Fentanyl, 27 grams of Cocaine, GHB, a stolen loaded handgun from Lloydminster, an insecure 12-gauge tactical shotgun and a stolen “Scott” airpack breathing apparatus.

Christopher Wales, 36 from Red Deer and Bianca Hughes, 35 of Sylvan Lake were arrested and charged for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, possession of stolen property under $5000, careless storage/use of a firearm, illegal possession of a firearm, possessing a restricted firearm that is readily accessible to ammunition, knowingly possessing a firearm that was stolen and possessing a firearm while prohibited.

Hughes was also charged with breaching recognizance from previous arrests and charges.

Both Hughes and Wales are still in police custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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Sylvan Lake RCMP executed a search warrant on another residence in Sylvan Lake during the early morning hours of October 3. As a result of information received from the public, a stolen Side by Side, one ATV, 4 motorcycles and an SKS rifle were recovered. That investigation is ongoing and no charges have been laid at this point.

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At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 3), Crime Reduction members from Central Alberta District located a stolen motorcycle from Calgary being operated in the Bentley area. This motorcycle was recovered and one male was arrested. This investigation is ongoing.

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“Sylvan Lake RCMP will continue to target the activities of repeat offenders in efforts to reduce crime in our community. We encourage the public to continue to report all suspicious persons and vehicles to police, said S/Sgt. Andrew Shepherd, Sylvan Lake Detachment Commander.

Sylvan Lake RCMP are asking if you have further information about any of these incidents, to please call them at 403-887-3333. 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.