A Meadow Lake woman faces multiple charges after an officer was dragged by a stolen vehicle during a high-speed pursuit Monday night.
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Lloydminster RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in a local business parking lot at about 9 p.m. on June 22.
Officers located a red Subaru Outback with two women inside. A police check revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Loon Lake, Sask.
When an officer informed the occupants they were under arrest, the driver drove forward, dragging the officer before fleeing the scene.
Police initiated a pursuit that headed onto Highway 17 into Saskatchewan, reaching speeds exceeding 180 km/h. The suspect vehicle eventually doubled back south on Highway 17 toward Lloydminster, coming to a stop on 47 Ave. between 50 St. and 49 St.
The suspects attempted to flee on foot but were quickly taken into custody.
The injured officer was transported to a hospital, where they were treated and released. The officer is currently recovering at home.
Kailey Roy, 25, of Meadow Lake, Sask., is charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from a peace officer, possession of stolen property over $5,000, assaulting a peace officer and two counts of failing to comply with release conditions.
Following a judicial interim release hearing, Roy was remanded in custody. She is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Lloydminster on June 25.
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