On Dec. 7, at about 6 p.m., St. Paul RCMP executed search warrants at two separate residences in St. Paul and about $20,000 of stolen property was recovered, along with a firearm and weapons. Three men have been arrested and were charged in relation to a break and enter at Northpark Collision and vehicle fire that occurred on Dec. 1.
On Dec. 1, at about 5:50 a.m., St. Paul RCMP responded to an abandoned vehicle fire on 51st Avenue, in St. Paul. While investigating the vehicle fire, a separate call was received regarding a break and enter that had occurred at Northpark Collision the same morning. Police determined the burnt vehicle was stolen from Northpark Collision during the break and enter.
A 38-year-old man from Spedden and a 40-year-old man from St. Paul were charged with break and enter, disguise with intent, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime and mischief over $5,000.
Both of the accused were remanded into custody after a judicial hearing and was expected to appear in Lac La Biche Provincial Court on Dec. 11, via CCTV.
A 30-year-old man from Goodsoil, Sask., was also charged with a number of Criminal Code offences, including arson, break and enter, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime, mischief over $5,000 and fail to comply with a court order.
He was also wanted at the time of his arrest in relation to an incident in the Bonnyville area for possession of stolen property. Additionally, he was also charged in relation to a separate break and enter of a machine shop in St. Paul that was reported to police on Nov. 24, 2017.
Charges include obstruction, possession of property obtained by crime, fraud and failing to comply with a court order.
The Goodsoil man was remanded into custody after a judicial hearing and will be appearing in St. Paul Provincial Court on Dec. 21, via CCTV.
“Charges in relation to several crimes are now before the courts,” said Cpl. Ronald Bumbry, East Alberta Media Relations Officer. “Our Crime Reduction Strategy is a targeted, evidence based approach to policing and enables us to identify repeat offenders, conduct targeted enforcement initiatives and to address the root cause of crimes.”
As these matters are now before the courts no further information will be provided.
