On Feb. 3, 2023, Boyle RCMP executed a search warrant at a rural property in the County of Athabasca, Alta., as a result of an ongoing investigation. Boyle RCMP, with the assistance of the Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, seized a significant amount of stolen property from the location, which included the following:
- Freightliner Conventional semi-tractor
- International semi-tractor
- Ford F-350
- Ford SRW
- GMC Sierra
- Two Ski-Doo snowmobiles
- Arctic Cat snowmobile
- Polaris Sportsman ATV and trailer
As a result of the search warrant, a 36-year-old individual, a resident of the County of Athabasca, was charged with the following:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 (x9)
A 35-year-old individual, a resident of the County of Thorhild, Alta., was also charged with the following:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
A 39-year-old individual, of no fixed address, was arrested on several outstanding warrants for charges that included the following:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 x3
- Theft of motor vehicle
- Fraudulent concealment
- Tampering with a vehicle identification number
All three individuals were remanded into custody following judicial interim release hearings. The 36-year-old individual is scheduled to appear at Boyle provincial court on Feb. 14, 2023. The 39-year-old individual is scheduled to appear at Edmonton provincial court on Feb. 8, 2023. The 35-year-old individual is scheduled to appear at Boyle provincial court on Feb. 14, 2023.
"This represents a significant seizure of stolen property, and we are happy to return these items to their rightful owners," says Boyle RCMP Detachment Operations NCO, Cpl. Gavin Bergey. "The Boyle RCMP will continue to target prolific offenders and disrupt criminal activity in our detachment area."
As these matters are now before the courts, no further information will be provided.