Drug, stolen property charges laid after traffic hazard call

A call to police about a white Ford pickup parked in the middle of the road has led to charges and arrests.

Maidstone RCMP were dispatched Tuesday to deal with a call of a traffic hazard on Township 510 north of Lloydminster, in the RM of Britannia.

They found the white Ford pickup parked in the middle of the road for no apparent reason.

Maidstone RCMP as well as Onion Lake RCMP attended, and found a man and woman inside the vehicle

Upon further investigation it was determined the vehicle had actually been stolen from Consort, Alta. two days before.

The individuals were immediately arrested by RCMP.

Jesse Graver, 26, of Lloydminster, is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, breach of probation, driving while disqualified, possessing a substance contrary Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and seven counts of breach of conditions.

Cordillia Shortt, 25, of Lloydminster, is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, three counts of breach of conditions, and possessing a substance contrary Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Both were remanded in custody and appeared in court Thursday.

A significant amount of stolen property was found in the vehicle including tools and electronics. The investigation is ongoing, and Maidstone RCMP is working with other RCMP detachments to locate the owners of the property.