PRINCE ALBERT AREA - Four people were arrested after a stolen vehicle repeatedly refuses to stop for police
On Nov. 22, at approximately 4 p.m., Saskatchewan RCMP received a request to be on the lookout for an SUV reported as stolen in the City of Prince Albert.
Later that afternoon, Smeaton RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle matching the SUV’s description. Officers located it on Highway 55, between Smeaton and Nipawin, activated their emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop and continued on at a high rate of speed. Officers engaged Carrot River RCMP, who also attempted a traffic stop further east on Highway 55. The vehicle did not stop and continued on at a high rate of speed.
Investigation determined the vehicle turned onto Highway 123, entering Cumberland House RCMP’s detachment area. Officers set up a tire deflation device. The SUV drove over it and continued on at a slow rate of speed with damaged tires. The provided photo shows how damaged the tires were. Officers boxed the vehicle in, and it rammed a police vehicle before coming to a stop. The four occupants of the SUV were arrested. No officers reported injuries and the police vehicle was not significantly damaged. Officers located and seized a large amount of ammunition from the vehicle.
As a result of continued investigation, a 28-year-old male suspect, from Prince Albert, 25-year-old male suspect, from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, and 27-year-old female suspect, from Prince Albert, are each charged with: possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The 28-year-old male suspect is also charged with: flight from peace officer; fail to comply with release order condition; fail to comply with probation order; and possession of a weapon contrary to order. He was also arrested on warrants from Prince Albert Police Service and for breach of a conditional sentence order.
The 25-year-old male suspect is also charged with possession of weapon contrary to order.
They are scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court on Nov. 25.
The 27-year-old female suspect is scheduled to appear in court in Cumberland House on Dec. 17.
Cumberland House RCMP initially took a fourth individual into custody, who misrepresented herself to police throughout their interactions with her. She was released on conditions pending a future court appearance.
As a result of continued investigation, 31-year-old Samantha Bird, from Prince Albert, is charged with: possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000; fail to comply with release order condition; obstruct peace officer; and fraudulently personate another person with intent to avoid arrest or prosecution. A warrant has been issued for her arrest. Cumberland House RCMP is working to locate her.
She is described as approximately 5'8" and 130 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes. She also goes by the last name "Freeman."
If you’ve seen Bird, contact your local police detachment at 310-RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.
