A man is facing 90 days incarceration after leading Three Hills RCMP on a chase through the town last October.
Nolen Labelle, 30 appeared in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday July 18. He pleaded guilty to failing to stop for police and impaired operation of a vehicle.
The court heard how in October 2013, Three Hills RCMP were alerted to vehicle stemming from a complaint when a driver reported they were being chased on Highway 21. RCMP stopped the vehicle near the Town of Three Hills, and parked its cruiser nose-to nose with suspect vehicle. The driver took off, hitting the police cruiser and driving into the ditch. RCMP gave chase through the Town of Three Hills and out the other side, reaching speeds of 120-140 kilometres per hour. After about eight kilometres, a second stop was made.
The constable observed significant signs of impairment.
The crown and defense agreed on a joint submission for an intermittent sentence of 90 days incarceration. They cited a positive report and family support. Labelle said he is no longer drinking and has a common law spouse who is expecting.
Judge Schriar went along with the joint submission of 90 days to be served on weekends, followed by two years probation.
