One person s facing seven charges after RCMP received several calls about his driving Monday afternoon in Lloydminster.
A social media post led us to reaching out to the RCMP regarding the situation and Sgt. Eric Black responded with this statement:
“On July 29, 2024, at approximately 4 p.m. Lloydminster RCMP began receiving several complaints of a black Dodge Journey being driven erratically and running through red lights in the city.
The driver, who was the only occupant, went through a red light near Holy Rosary School and almost caused a collision. He stopped near the school, confronted the other driver and then drove into that vehicle while the occupants were on the phone to police.
The male suspect driver fled when police approached, driving off the road onto a lawn to get away. RCMP members did not pursue due to the increased risk to public safety.
Lloydminster plain-clothes members using unmarked police vehicles set up containment. Thanks to help from the public more calls of erratic driving were received.
The male (then) crashed into a vehicle at the intersection of 51 St and 55 Ave. before police closed in, which was reported by the other driver.
This second crash disabled the suspect’s vehicle and the male ran away from the collision. Police searched the now-abandoned suspect vehicle and found two edged weapons (knives) that would have been within reach of the driver.
The Lloydminster Police Dog Service (PDS) officer was called to assist. Additional calls from the public helped locate and track the male as he ran through neighbourhoods. At approximately 4:30 p.m. the male was arrested near Pioneer Lodge.
He was identified and known to police as a prolific offender and who does not have a valid drivers license.
Sobriety tests were administered and the driver was found to be under poly-drug use (a Central Nervous System Depressant as well as a Central Nervous System Stimulant).
The type and quantity of drugs in the male’s system would not be known until forensic testing of bodily fluids has been completed.
The male refused to comply with further testing and consequently faces additional charges. The male was interviewed and he stated he had driven from Edmonton to Lloydminster with no plan on what to do or who to meet.
The suspect male will be facing charges of Impaired operation, Refusing to comply with a demand, Dangerous operation of a vehicle, Failing to stop after an accident, Flight from police, Possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and, Breaching a release order.
The suspect has been held in custody. His first court appearance is Aug. 1, 2024.”
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