Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On May 10, 2025, Faust RCMP were investigating multiple stolen vehicles when one was located by RCMP members out on patrol. A traffic stop was attempted, but the vehicle fled to the area of Joussard, Alta, after attempting to ram several police vehicles and run others off the road. High Prairie RCMP as well as Grande Prairie Police Dog services were called in to assist, but the suspects were not located.
On May 12, 2025, Faust RCMP received information regarding the location of the suspects, who were barricaded in a residence in Driftpile Cree Nation, Alta. Faust RCMP and Lakeshore Regional Police surrounded the residence and were able to talk one suspect out of the residence before entering to arrest the second.
As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old individual, of no fixed address, and a 22-year-old individual, a resident of Driftpile Cree Nation, were charged with:
- Assault with a weapon (x2);
- Failure to stop;
- Dangerous driving;
- Possession of stolen property over $5000 (x2); and
- Obstruct Peace Officer (x2).
Furthermore, the 29-year-old individual was charged with possession of a weapon while prohibited.
Both individuals were brought before a justice of the peace. The 22-year-old individual was released on conditions while the 29-year-old individual was remanded into custody. The 22-year-old individual is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in High Prairie, Alta. on June 2, 2025 while the 29-year-old individual will appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton on May 14, 2025.
“We would like to thank the members of the public who allowed us to conduct out investigation safely by following the safety guidelines we provided” said Cst. Tyler Bell of the Faust RCMP Detachment. “Faust RCMP and Lakeshore Regional Police Service work strongly together to provide the best services to our communities in order to keep our communities safe.”
If you have any information pertaining to any criminal or suspicious activity please contact Faust RCMP at 780-355-3670. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.