Four people have been charged with offences related to firearms and attempting to escape police after an incident in Thunderchild First Nation area.
Turtleford RCMP report that at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 19, members patrolling on the Thunderchild First Nation attempted to pull over a vehicle that had been identified as being unregistered. The suspect vehicle failed to stop for police and fled westbound towards Turtleford.
Members deployed a spike belt, but the attempt proved unsuccessful.
The vehicle was next observed travelling on the wrong side of the road at a speed estimated at 120 kms/hr. After a short pursuit, the suspect vehicle became stuck in a ditch near Turtle Lake. The five adult occupants were arrested without incident at the scene and a sawed-off firearm with ammunition was located in the vehicle.
Kelly Wapass (1989/04/27) has been charged with: CC 92(3)(b) Possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized - second offence; CC 94(2) Possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle; CC 95(2) Possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammo without licence/registration; CC 117.01(3) Weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization; CC 180(1) Common Nuisance.
James Lewis (1981/12/13) has been charged with: CC 88(2) Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose; CC 94(2) Possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle; CC 95(2) Possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammo without licence/registration; CC 117.01(3) Weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization; CC 180(1) Common Nuisance; CC 733.1(1) Fail to comply probation order.
Lyndon Belly (1985/11/07) has been charged with: CC 88(2) Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose; CC 92(3)(b) Possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized - second offence; CC 94(2) Possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle; CC 95(2) Possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammo without licence/registration; CC 117.01(3) Weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization; CC 180(1) Common Nuisance; CC 249.1(1) Operation of Motor Vehicle while being pursued by police; CC 249(1)(a) Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle; CC 259(4) Driving while disqualified/prohibited.
Jonah Mitsuing (2000/03/24) has been charged with; CC 88(2) Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose; CC 92(3)(b) Possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized - second offence; CC 94(2) Possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle; CC 95(2) Possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammo without licence/registration; CC 129(a) Resists/obstruct peace officer; CC 145(3) Failure to comply with condition of undertaking or recognizance / direction in remand order; CC 180(1) Common Nuisance; CC 403 Identity Fraud.
The fifth suspect was released but remains under investigation.
All four accused were scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court Dec. 20.
