Tractor pursuit leads to multiple charges

A tractor-wielding man faces four charges after an 11 km track and pursuit across remote Saskatchewan.

The incident happened west of Prince Albert, Sask. and gave officers more than they bargained for.

On Jan. 8, officers approached a home as part of an ongoing investigation. That’s when things took a crazy turn.

An adult man driving a tractor spotted the marked cruiser on the property. Instead of stopping, he drove straight at them.

Police say the man tried to ram their vehicle with the tractor. Luckily, the cruiser and officers came out unscathed.

The man then ditched the tractor and bolted into the bushes on foot. Officers called in backup to find him.

With help from a police dog, RCMP tracked the suspect for 11 km along the Saskatchewan River. Prince Albert Police Service joined the chase, adding its dog to the search party.

Eventually, police found the man in a remote, wooded area. They arrested him without further trouble.

Randell “Matthew” Macgregor, 44, of Thompson, Man., was charged with:

  • one count, assault on police officer with a weapon, Section 270.01(2), Criminal Code;
  • one count, resists/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code;
  • one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code; and
  • two counts, fail to comply with undertaking condition, Section 145(4)(a), Criminal Code.


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