RCMP in B.C. arrest Lethbridge man in “high-risk takedown”

Mar 3, 2022 | 10:12 AM

GRAND FORKS, AB – RCMP says that an incident involving a man from Lethbridge that “had the potential to get out of hand” has been resolved.

Just after 5:20 am on Monday, February 28, Grand Forks RCMP was advised that a business alarm went off in the community. They were also informed that a 2021 Jeep Cherokee was stolen out of Cranbrook had been tracked and showing to be in the same area.

“It had appeared that the suspect in the stolen vehicle had just broke into the business but left just prior to officers attending,” reads a media release from RCMP.

After officers found the stolen vehicle in a parking lot a few blocks away with the suspect inside, they used their police cruisers to surround it.

RCMP alleges that the man initially refused to exit the vehicle.

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Members tried to negotiate with him for about 20 minutes before the suspect reportedly tried to drive through two police vehicles that were blocking his exit.

He eventually got out of the stolen vehicle and was taken into custody without further incident.

Detachment Commander Sgt. Darryl Peppler praised officers for the work they did to bring the man into custody.

“This was an excellent, coordinated response by Grand Forks officers and their dispatch in successfully tracking and apprehending the suspect. This had the potential to get out of hand, but the quick actions by officers prevented any harm to anyone or any further damage.”

Kyle Richard Pace, 32, of Lethbridge, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, break enter and theft, and flight/flee from police.

Cranbrook RCMP will continue its investigation into the stolen vehicle. Additional charges may be laid.

Pace is currently being held at the Grand Forks detachment awaiting a bail hearing.

by David Opinko

RCMP in B.C. arrest Lethbridge man in “high-risk takedown”

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