Maidstone RCMP is reporting that charges have been laid in connection to a copper theft investigation in the RM of Frenchman Butte.
The three individuals charged are
Robert Mckenzie, 45, of Kitscoty, Alberta, who faces charges of operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued by police, dangerous operations of a motor vehicle, possession of break-in instruments, three counts of possession of property obtained by crime less than or equal to $5000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, theft under $5000 and fail to comply with conditions of recognizance.
Josh Thorne, 24, of Islay, Alberta, is charged with resisting arrest, possession of break-in instruments, possession of property obtained by crime less than or equal to $5000, and theft under $5000.
Jammi-lynn Pierce, 32, of Lloydminster, Alberta, is charged with resisting arrest, possession of break-in instruments, possession of property obtained by crime less than or equal to $5000, theft under $5000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, fail to comply with probation order, and illegal possession of government documents.
According to police, in the early morning hours of Feb. 14, Maidstone and Turtleford RCMP were advised of a copper theft in the RM of Frenchman Butte. Police located a vehicle of interest in the RM of Britannia north east of Lloydminster. Three individuals fled the vehicle on foot after a tire deflation device was used. The three were located and arrested with the assistance of North Battleford RCMP Police Dog Services.
The vehicle recovered had been reported stolen in Nov. 2017. The accused were remanded to Saskatchewan Provincial Court Feb. 15 in Lloydminster.
