On March 16, 2023, at approximately 4:45 pm, Pembina Valley RCMP responded to a possible break-in at a residence on Main Street, in St. Leon, Manitoba.
While officers were en route they were advised the suspect had left in a black truck. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop and fled.
Officers continued to patrol and located the vehicle stuck in deep snow near Road 54W and 11N, and a male fleeing on foot. Officers contained the area and after a search the suspect was located approximately 2 kilometers from the vehicle and was arrested without incident.
Wesley Kowal, 28, was found to have several warrants from other Provinces. He has been charged with:
Flight from Police x2
Possession of Stolen Property Obtained by Crime x2
Resist Arrest
Fail to Comply x3
He was remanded into custody.
RCMP continue to investigate.