Fairview RCMP arrest and charge two in connection to alleged stolen property.
Police say on Sept. 11, RCMP received multiple different calls regarding a ‘suspicious’ vehicle being driven by a known prolific offender.
According to Mounties, the vehicle was spilling a large amount of diesel fuel on the highway.
Both the RCMP and the Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit responded, as Mounties say the suspect is known to flee from police.
Officers did not attempt to stop the vehicle until it was safe to do so, once the vehicle was stopped the driver and passenger were arrested.
As a result of the investigation, a 39 year-old resident of Fort McMurray, and a 46 year-old resident of Grimshaw, were charged with possession of stolen property over $5000. Additionally, the 39 year-old was charged with: possession of stolen property, fail to comply with probation, drive while prohibited, and several Traffic Safety Act related offences.
Both ere brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody.
