The Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) has recovered numerous stolen vehicles on rural Vulcan County property.
Upon arrival at that property, Vulcan RCMP saw a man dive away in a stolen GMC Sierra pickup truck; he was arrested shortly after.
One officer sustained a minor injury during the arrest.
Police have seized a number of stolen vehicles and trailers in Southern Alberta. (Photo provided by the RCMP).On April 9, SAD CRU, with the assistance of the RCMP Auto Theft Unit and Vulcan RCMP, executed a search warrant at the rural Vulcan County property. During that time, the RCMP located the following:
- 12 stolen pickup trucks
- A stolen travel trailer
- 2 stolen utility trailers
- 2 stolen dirt bikes
Police have seized a number of stolen vehicles and trailers in Southern Alberta. (Photo provided by the RCMP).According to the RCMP, evidence led them to believe the property was being used as a chop shop, all vehicles and trailers were stolen from Calgary and surrounding communities, and all registered owners have been notified.
Police have seized a number of stolen vehicles and trailers in Southern Alberta. (Photo provided by the RCMP).30-year-old William McIntosh from Okotoks has been charged with the following:
- Flight from police,
- Assault on a police officer causing bodily harm,
- Resist arrest,
- Fail to comply with release conditions (x6),
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000,
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000,
- Possession of a controlled substance- crystal meth,
- Possession of a controlled substance- fentanyl.
McIntosh will be appearing in Lethbridge Court on April 26.
Police have seized a number of stolen vehicles and trailers in Southern Alberta. (Photo provided by the RCMP).Send your news tips, story ideas, pictures, and videos to news@strathmorenow.com
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