Beiseker, Alberta – On April 29th, 2015 at approximately 8:00 am, Beiseker RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle and person on Range Road 274 south of Highway 72.
Police checks on the vehicle revealed it was stolen, and when the responding officer attempted to arrest the male, the male attempted to deploy bear-spray at the member and ran away.
The officer followed the male to a nearby vehicle, which the male subsequently stole and fled with.
With the assistance of Airdrie Rural RCMP, Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit and RCMP Police Dog Services the male was located in an oilfield site a short distance away. The male surrendered to police after discovery by the police dog.
Chad IRELAND, 30, of Calgary was arrested and charged with 19 charges including Resist Police, Assault Police with Weapon, Posses Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle, Identity Fraud, Posses Counterfeit Money, Break and Enter, Theft of Motor Vehicle, Possession of Stolen Property Over $5000.00 and Breach of Conditions.
A 27 year old female from Calgary was located and arrested in Irricana for Possession of Stolen Property Over $5000.00, Identity Theft, Possession of Break and Enter Tools. The female with be in Airdrie Provincial Court on July 2nd, 2015.
No one was injured during this event.
Beiseker RCMP would like to thank the public for reporting suspicious activity, which lead directly to the arrest of both suspects.
If you have information, please call the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7267. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.
