Three Hills RCMP have arrested and charged two males for property crime offenses in the Three Hills and surrounding areas.
On Wednesday, December 28, Three Hills RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) investigated a theft of a truck from Three Hills, and a break and enter at a rural property near Huxley; both incidents were believed to be related. During the break and enter, the suspects stole a Honda Big Red three-wheeler, assorted tools, and a trail camera that had been placed inside by the owner.
Three Hills RCMP later received a call for service for a vehicle which was trespassing on an oil field lease site near Three Hills.
The male suspect was confronted by workers and a video was obtained; the suspect left after being confronted.
The description of the vehicle used by the suspect matched that of the stolen truck previously reported to police.
Workers then noticed another vehicle drive onto the lease site, and a male was seen driving a three-wheeler that matched that description of the one that was reported as stolen. The three-wheeler was located abandoned on the road and was recovered by police.
Police also located the stolen truck abandoned at a rural property near Three Hills after a call from the public. Upon searching the stolen truck, police located a trail camera inside.
The video files on the trail camera were viewed, and two male suspects were seen committing the break, enter and theft at the rural property near Huxley. The male suspects were identified and located at a property near Three Hills.
Both suspects were arrested and during the arrest, a police officer was assaulted.
Simon May, 33, a resident of Trochu has been charged with break, enter and theft; disguise with intent to commit an offence; and assault of a police officer.
Following his judicial hearing, Simon May was remanded into custody and is set to appear in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, January 6.
Jesse Bulechowsky, 41, a resident of Kneehill County, has been charged with break, enter and theft; disguise with intent to commit an offence; possession of property obtained by crime; and operation while prohibited.
Following his judicial hearing, Jesse Bulechowsky was released on a $1,000 cash deposit release order to appear in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, January 20.
Three Hills RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress dial 911.
Three Hills RCMP remains fully committed in building safer communities by working in partnership with our community as well as through investigative and enforcement efforts to achieve this goal.
