Between June 17, 2018 and June 19, 2018, members from the Bonnyville RCMP Detachment and the St Paul RCMP Detachment with the assistance of the Eastern Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit (EAD RCRU) conducted an intensive investigation following a break and enter and theft from a rural property North of Therien in Bonnyville County. This joint effort resulted in multiple arrests, the execution of multiple arrest warrants, a search warrant execution, and the seizure of stolen property, drugs, and weapons.
On June 17, 2018 a residence on a rural property in Bonnyville County was broken into and a significant amount of property and a luxury sports car were stolen.
On June 18, 2018, vehicles used in the break and enter were later spotted at a residence in St. Paul by RCMP members. Two males were arrested at the scene. Further intelligence gathered led RCMP to locating the stolen sports car in Foisy, Alta.
On June 19, 2018, a search warrant was executed at the residence in St. Paul, which led to the recovery of drugs and weapons. A female on outstanding warrants was located and arrested. The investigation continued, leading to the arrest of a third male in Bonnyville in relation to his involvement in the break and enter. Further to this, another property was searched in Goodridge which led to the recovery of a stolen quad from St. Paul and the arrest of second female on outstanding warrants.
A 34-year-old male from Saddle lake has been charged with:
- Breaking and entering
- Theft of a motor vehicle over $5,000
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Failing to comply with conditions of a recognizance
- Possession of a controlled substance.
A 63-year-old male of St. Paul County has been charged with:
- Breaking and entering
- Theft of a motor vehicle over $5,000
Both males were held in custody, appeared in St. Paul Provincial Court on June 21, 2018 and have subsequent court appearances on June 28 and July 3.
A 47-year-old male from St. Paul and a 33-year-old female from Fort Saskatchewan are also facing charges with a court date of August 21, 2018.