Snowmobile chase results in involvement of multiple RCMP detachments

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The suspect stopped the snowmobile to collect a Chocolate Lab dog that was in the truck and then took off on the snowmobile. 

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At this point, Turner Valley RCMP members joined the pursuit, also on snowmobiles. The Calgary Police Service HAWCS helicopter located the snowmobile stuck in a stand of trees, about six kilometres from where the truck and trailer were abandoned. An RCMP canine unit assisted Vulcan officers who tracked and arrested the subject.

The suspect suffered slight injuries as a result of colliding with a tree while on the snowmobile and was taken to the hospital. He is in custody pending a bail hearing and won’t be named until charges ae sworn. He will face 18 new charges as a result of this incident including assault of a police officer, flight from police, dangerous driving et al.

At the time of his arrest, the man was wanted on 29 outstanding warrants from various detachments.

The police officer involved in the physical confrontation was not injured, and the chocolate lab was returned to a family member.

An investigation confirmed that the truck was stolen from Okotoks, the trailer from Taber and the license plate stolen from Creston, B.C.

According to Sergeant Troy Dobson, Detachment Commander of Vulcan Detachment: “We’re thankful that the citizens reported this crime to us, and allowed us to do the job we’re trained to do. The collaboration with Calgary Police Service was also instrumental in the positive outcome today.”