SMOKY LAKE - Two people have been charged following a call regarding an alleged break and enter in progress in Smoky Lake County on Sept. 20.
At 9 a.m., Smoky Lake RCMP were dispatched to the break and enter on Township Road 600.
"It was reported that multiple individuals were smashing in the door to a residence and stealing property," according to information from RCMP. "An officer attended the location and witnessed the suspects leaving the property in two vehicles."
Both vehicles tried to get away from police by turning in different directions. The responding RCMP officer followed one of the vehicles. After driving on a back trail near Twp Rd 620 and Highway 36, three individuals fled from the vehicle.
"The officer arrested two of the suspects while the third fled on foot into the bush," according to RCMP.
Resources were called in to help from surrounding RCMP detachments. Lac La Biche RCMP, St. Paul RCMP, RCMP Police Dog Services, Crime Reduction Unit and the police airplane all responded, which led to the third suspect being taken into custody.
"A search of the vehicle resulted in a firearm being located under the seat," according to police.
Chance Herman, 27, a resident of Janvier, was charged with:
- Break and Enter
- Flight from Police
- Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited
- Resist peace officer
- Possession of stolen property over $5,000
- Unauthorized possession firearm
- Possession of a firearm knowing it was unauthorized
- Possession of firearm in motor vehicle
- Fail to comply with order
After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Herman was remanded into custody.
Cherish Janvier, 21, a resident of Janvier, had multiple warrants from Wood Buffalo and Edmonton. She was released for a future court date.
The third suspect was released without charges.
"The investigation continues into the identity of the occupants of the second suspect vehicle," according to RCMP.
