On July 25, 2024, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) arrested and charged one male after finding him driving a stolen vehicle.
Members of Red Deer RCMP CRT were making patrols when they observed an SUV that had been reported to police as stolen, being driven by a male. Red Deer RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) deployed a tire deflation device and police followed the vehicle until it entered a ditch. The male suspect exited the car and ran away. With the assistance of PDS and the Blackfalds RCMP, the male suspect was located and arrested.
Sheldon Cardinal, a 41-year-old resident of Rocky Mountain House, has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of property obtained by crime x3
- Resist peace officer
- Fail to comply with release order x4
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Cardinal was remanded in custody to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer. His next appearance is scheduled for September 25, 2024.
Red Deer RCMP remains fully committed to building safe communities and enforcing laws to the fullest extend. Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team is committed to reducing crime in Red Deer and encourages members of the public to report their concerns, as the information provided to police is instrumental in maintaining safety in the community.
If you have information regarding this event or any other suspicious or illegal activity within the City of Red Deer, please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
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