Cold Lake RCMP project collaboration results in great succes

Lakeland Crime reduction Unit (LCRU) with the assistance of Cold Lake General Investigations Section (GIS), Police Dog Unit (PDS), Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (EAD CRU), RCMP Air Services and Cold Lake general duty members conducted a multi day crime operations project targeting repeat offenders and stolen vehicles.

 

 

 

On Dec. 8, 2023, Cold Lake RCMP targeted repeat offenders who were on warrant within the Cold Lake area. As a result of the project, Cold Lake RCMP arrested 6 repeat-risk offenders, located multiple stolen vehicles, and recovered a 2023 Dodge Challenger worth $86,700,00.

 

 

 

As a result of the project, the follow individuals were arrested:

 

 

 

Marty Scanie (19), resident of Cold Lake was charged with Possession of property obtained by crime. Scanie was released with the next court date of Jan. 10, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake.

 

 

Nevada Desjarlais (19), resident of Calgary, was charged with:

 

Flight from Peace Officer

Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5,000

Dangerous Operation of a Motor vehicle

Fail to Comply

 

 

Desjarlais was remanded into custody, but released at a later date with the next court date of Jan. 1, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake.

 

 

 

Kyle Roth (38), resident of Langdon, was charged with:

 

Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

Flight from peace officer

 

 

Roth was remanded in custody with the next court date of Dec. 19, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake.

 

 

 

Brandon Jacknife (22), resident of Cold Lake, who was wanted on a Canada wide warrant was charged with:

 

Flight from Peace officer

Dangerous Operation of a MV

Assault on Police Officer with weapon

Possession of stolen property over $5,000

Possession of stolen property under $5,000

Resist arrest

Operation of Motor vehicle while prohibited

Common Nuisance – Endanger life

Mischief

 

 

Jacknife was remanded in custody with the next court date being Dec. 19, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake.

 

 

 

A youth was also arrested during this project, but cannot be named under The Youth Criminal Justice Act.

 

 

 

Cold Lake RCMP want to remind residents not to leave your vehicle running unattended with keys inside, remove your personal belongings and to lock your vehicle. Over the last few months, Cold Lake has seen a drastic increase of vehicle thefts, which can aid in criminal activity.