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On Feb. 24, at 10:12 p.m., the Alberta RCMP were advised that an Alberta Sheriff’s patrol vehicle had been stolen by an arrested suspect, Alberta RCMP and the Alberta Sheriffs Branch coordinated with the RCMP Real Times Operation Centre and the patrol vehicle was located and RCMP engaged in a pursuit as the vehicle travelled near Gunn, Alta.
RCMP were able to successfully deploy a Tire Deflation Device, however the cruiser continued to drive on flat tires. When the accused attempted to drive into Spruce Grove, Alta., RCMP forcefully pushed the vehicle into the ditch. The accused successfully drove out of the ditch and entered oncoming traffic. An Alberta RCMP cruiser made contact with the accused’s vehicle and disabled it.
A 42-year-old Spruce Grove resident has been taken to hospital to be treated for injuries. The accused has charges pending for:
- Flight from police;
- Escape lawful custody;
- Theft of MV;
- Dangerous Operation of MV;
- Assault P.O. with weapon;
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle;
- Possession of a Prohibited / Restricted firearm;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- Mischief over $5,000; and
- Fail to comply with release order (x5).
The accused will be taken before a Justice of the Peace where the charges will be sworn.
