LAKELAND - Two people are facing several charges after Vermilion RCMP located a vehicle in the community that had been stolen from the St. Paul area.
On Feb. 27, at about 2:15 p.m., Vermilion RCMP were conducting patrols when a member located a vehicle reported stolen from the St. Paul area.
"Members attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, however the vehicle failed to pull over and stop for police," according to Vermilion RCMP.
"A pursuit was not initiated, however, the vehicle was located a short time later, abandoned in a field near Highway 41 and Highway 16."
With help from Kitscoty and Vegreville RCMP, a containment was set up in the area and both suspects were located and arrested without incident.
“This is a good example of where a proactive traffic stop led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and apprehension of the two offenders,” said Sgt. Corey Buckingham, Vermilion Detachment Commander. “Kudos to the members involved, including the members from neighbouring detachments who attended to assist us.”
Jordan Scanie, 28, a resident of Cold Lake First Nations, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while pursued by police, obstructing a police officer, and possession of stolen property over $5,000.
Brittney Gosselin-Redcrow, 19, a resident of St. Paul, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while pursued by police, obstructing a police officer, possession of stolen property over $5,000, two counts of failing to comply with a release order, and possession of a prohibited device.
Gosselin-Redcrow was released from custody and is set to appear in court on April 15 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion.
Scanie was held for a Judicial Interim release hearing where he was released from custody. Scanie is set to appear on March 18 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion.
