Police had to deploy the spike belt as they sought to stop a suspected stolen vehicle that was spotted in the Onion Lake area, but officers say the vehicle kept going for another 2.5 kms before coming to a standstill.
On Dec. 9th at about 10 a.m., Onion Lake RCMP were called to investigate a report of a stolen truck that was seen driving on Onion Lake Cree Nation.
When officers turned on their lights, they say the vehicle failed to stop. When they deployed the spike belt, even though the tires were flattened, the truck kept on going.
When the truck finally stopped six occupants were taken into custody.
Officers report they found 355 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a sum of Canadian currency following a search of the vehicle.
While four occupants were released without charges, police have charged Terrance Stonechild, 34-years, of Wetaskiwin, Alberta and Greg Soosay, 29-years, of Onion Lake Cree Nation.
Stonechild is facing charges of:
- One count, possession for the purpose of trafficking
- One count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- One count, breach of probation order
Soosay faces:
- One count possession
- One count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- One count, flight from police
- One count, resist arrest
Both accused appeared in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Dec. 15.