Turtleford RCMP arrested three individuals in Paradise Hill on Nov. 24 in connection to recent copper wire thefts.
On Nov. 23, Turtleford RCMP received a report of a copper wire theft in the RM of Frenchman Butte. Investigators determined thieves stole approximately 500 metres of copper wire from a work site.
This is the second time Turtleford RCMP has laid charges in relation to copper wire thefts in November.
Declan Weinhandl, 22, from Paradise Hill is charged with:
– one count, mischief over $5,000, Section 430(3), Criminal Code;
– one count, theft over $5,000, Section 334(a), Criminal Code; and
– one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.
Weinhandl was also arrested on warrants from Turtleford RCMP for assault causing bodily harm and failure to attend court.
He is scheduled to appear in court in St. Walburg on Dec. 3.
Colby Riguidel, 30, from Lloydminster is charged with:
– one count, mischief over $5,000, Section 430(3), Criminal Code; and
– one count, theft over $5,000, Section 334(a), Criminal Code.
Riguidel is scheduled to appear in court in St. Walburg on Jan. 7, 2025 (Information #90420497).
Austin Jezowski, 26, from Paradise Hill, is charged with one count, one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.
Jezowski is scheduled to appear in court in St. Walburg on Jan. 7, 2025.
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