BONNYVILLE - An investigation by police after several downtown Bonnyville businesses reported break and enters between Oct. 18 and 22 has resulted in two people being arrested.
Bonnyville RCMP say their investigation lead police to a residence in the area of Beau Vista, where a search warrant was executed and various items appearing to be stolen were located, such as tablets and cheques.
"During the search, police also found enough methamphetamine sufficient for trafficking and an improperly stored firearm belonging to the renter of the property even though she is prohibited to possess firearms," according to police.
Kristi Fauth, 35, from Bonnyville, was arrested and charged with three counts of possession of stolen property, possession of meth for the purpose of trafficking, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and fraud.
A second renter of the residence, Elizabeth Barrett, 36, was also charged with possession of stolen property, possession of meth for the purpose of trafficking, careless storage of a firearm, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Both women were held for bail hearings and a Justice of the Peace released them on no cash bail and conditions. They are set to appear in court Nov. 28.
During the search, police say they also found identification and other documents with the personal information of others on them, which has launched a separate fraud based investigation where it’s expected more charges could be laid.
"As for the rash of business break and enters, the investigation continues and charges are pending against a third individual," according to police.
