Prince Albert RCMP: one charged after stolen vehicle flees from officers

December 24, 2024
Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan

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On December 20, 2024 at approximately 4:20 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a robbery on Sturgeon Lake First Nation.

Officers immediately responded. Investigation determined several individuals approached a male victim. The victim was threatened and his vehicle was stolen. The victim was not physical injured during the incident.

Officers began patrolling to locate the stolen vehicle and soon located it driving on Sturgeon Lake First Nation. They attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop.

Officers set up a tire deflation device. The suspect vehicle abruptly made a u-turn to avoid it, almost striking two police vehicles. Officers continued to follow it. It eventually came to a stop and the three occupants were arrested.

As a result of continued investigation, 29-year-old Tonisha Fulton from Prince Albert is charged with:

  • two counts, assault police officer with weapon, Section 270.01(2), Criminal Code;
  • one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code;
  • one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code; and
  • one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.

She appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on December 23, 2024.

Tonisha Fulton was also arrested on a warrant from Prince Albert Police Service.

The other two individuals arrested were released without charge.

The investigation continues.

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