On Jan. 11 at about 11:19 a.m., Kitscoty RCMP responded to a robbery involving a firearm at a residence on Range Road 34 in the County of Vermilion River.
Investigators found that three people driving a stolen vehicle broke into the home and took firearms. While there, a third party arrived. One suspect pointed a firearm at them and stole their vehicle. The stolen vehicle had GPS tracking, leading police to a home in Lloydminster, Alta., where two suspects were arrested.
“This incident was interrupted by an innocent property owner. The accused could have easily driven away but instead they decided to bring firearms into the equation, turning a property crime into a very serious and traumatizing offence that is not common to this area” said Cpl. Brian Weisbrod , Operations NCO, Kitscoty RCMP.
He continued,
“We would like extend our gratitude to the Eastern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit, the Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Team, along with neighbouring RCMP detachments including Lloydminster and Maidstone for their invaluable assistance in this investigation. Their support and collaboration were instrumental in bringing these suspects to justice.”
Tanis Nicotine, 29, of Lloydminster, faces the following charges:
- Robbery with firearm
- Break and enter with intent – residence
- Theft under $5000
- Weapons possession contrary to order
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Tanis appeared before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody. Additionally, she will appear in court on Jan. 21, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion, Alta.
Lacey Donnally, 21, also from Lloydminster, faces these charges:
- Robbery with firearm
- Break and enter with intent – residence
- Theft under $5000
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Lacey appeared before a Justice of the Peace and was released on a Release Order with conditions. Additionally, she is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 3, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion.
Meanwhile, the third suspect was initially at large, with an active warrant for his arrest. However, police later located and arrested him.
Shane Donnally, 46, of Hillmond, Sask., faces the following charges:
- Robbery with firearm
- Break and enter with intent – residence
- Theft under $5000
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Weapons possession contrary to order x2
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Fail to comply with probation order
Shane is currently awaiting a Judicial Interim Release hearing.
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