On Nov. 3, 2022, RCMP officers from the Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit and the Bonnyville Detachment were conducting patrols in the Town of Bonnyville. They located a suspect vehicle, which they recognised as being involved in recent criminal activity in the area, including flight from police. Police surrounded a residential property where a lone male suspect was arrested and taken into custody. It was also determined that the involved suspect vehicle was stolen from the Vermilion, Alta. area.
A 41-year-old individual, a resident of Bonnyville, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Alter/destroy/remove vehicle identification number
- Flight from Police
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited
- Common nuisance endangering life
The individual was held for a judicial interim release hearing where he was released by a justice of the peace on a cash bail release order with conditions. The individual is scheduled to attend Bonnyville provincial court on Dec. 6, 2022.