On May 10, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., North District General Patrol Officers observed a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with no plates in the 100 block of Selkirk Avenue. Officers attempted to pull the vehicle over; however, two occupants failed to stop and proceeded northbound on Main Street. The suspect vehicle left the city and continued northbound. Members of the RCMP were notified.
During an extensive follow conducted by Air1, the suspect vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed and driving into on-coming traffic through Narol, Lockport, Selkirk, Breezy Point and Clandeboye, Manitoba.
Multiple tire deflation devices were deployed, the suspect vehicle was stopped, and two occupants were taken into custody after fleeing on foot.
The truck was previously stolen from Esterhazy, Saskatchewan.
A 36-year-old male has been arrested and is facing the following charges:
– Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer
– Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
– Possession of a Weapon
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order
– Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order x 2
– 3 outstanding warrants
– Including various Highway Traffic Act Offences
The male remains in custody, and an adult female was released with no charges.