The Peace River RCMP have arrested one in connection to threats to shoot members of the public, as well as police officers.
Mounties say On Sept. 18, police responded to a call regarding an alledged impaired driver who was making threats to shoot at officers and members of the public.
Police located the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the susplect fled.
RCMP succsessfully used a tire deflation device. However, the vehicle kept moving forward.
Mounties say that the suspect was believed to have a shotgun with him, and due to the threats, the suspect’s vehicle was rammed and the suspect was taken into custody.
During the arrest, police recieved help from canines, the suspect sustained minor injuries from a dog bite and was treated immediatley. The canine was also injuried during the incident.
A shotgun was found in the back of the suspect’s vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, a 41 year-old resident of Peace River, was charged with: dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, flight from police, resits police and two counts of uttering threats.
The accused was brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions. He is set to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Peace River on Oct. 5.
