Chris Clegg
South Peace News
The long arm of the law has caught two suspects attempting to evade its grasp.
May 10, Faust RCMP were conducting an investigation into multiple stolen vehicles when one was located by members out on patrol.
A traffic stop was attempted but the vehicle fled to the area of Joussard, after attempting to ram several police vehicles and run others off the road,” says Cpl. Mathew Howell, public information officer, Western Alberta District, Alberta RCMP Media Group.
High Prairie RCMP and Grande Prairie Police Dog services were called in to assist but the suspects were not located.
“On May 12, Faust RCMP received information regarding the location of the suspects, who were barricaded in a residence in Driftpile Cree Nation,” says Howell.
“Faust RCMP and Lakeshore Regional Police surrounded the residence and were able to talk one suspect out of the residence before entering to arrest the second.”
As a result of the investigation, Daniel Tanner Bigcharles, 29, of no fixed address, and Kirsten Isadore, 22, a resident of Driftpile Cree Nation, both face charges including two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of obstructing a police officer, two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and single counts of failing to stop for a police officer, dangerous driving.
Bigcharles faces an additional charge of possession of a weapon while prohibited.
Bigcharles and Isadore were brought before a justice of the peace. Isadore was released on conditions while Bigcharles was remanded into custody. Isadore is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in High Prairie on June 2 while Bigcharles appeared before the Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton on May 14.
The incident began May 10 when RCMP were carrying out what they described as “a heavy police presence” at Joussard.
“We would like to thank the members of the public who allowed us to conduct our investigation safely by following the safety guidelines we provided,” says Const. Tyler Bell of the Faust RCMP detachment.
“Faust RCMP and Lakeshore Regional Police Service work strongly together to provide the best services to our communities in order to keep our communities safe.”
If you have any information pertaining to any criminal or suspicious activity, please contact Faust RCMP at (780) 355-3670.