Stolen vehicles, drugs, weapons seized as two people charged

Two people are facing charges after Vermilion and Kitscoty RCMP teamed up.

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Vermilion RCMP responded to a rural residence where stolen property had been reported to be located. 

Vermilion RCMP, along with the assistance of Vermilion RCMP Traffic Services, and Kitscoty RCMP, attended the property and recovered two stolen vehicles along with controlled substances, a rifle, and associated ammunition.

As a result of the investigation, Nicholas Desrochers, 31, a resident of the County of Vermilion River, was arrested and charged with:

• possession of stolen property over $5000;
• possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition x4;
• possession of a firearm knowing he was not the holder of a licence;
• unsafe storage of a firearm;
• failing to comply with a release order x4;
• possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine.

Keisha Sharp, 27, a resident of the County of Vermilion River, was arrested and charged with:

• possession of stolen property over $5000;
• fail to comply with probation order;
• possession of illegal (non-taxed) cigarettes.

Desrochers was taken before a justice of the peace and remanded in custody with the next court date set for Jan. 15, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion. 

Sharp was released from custody with the next court date set for Jan. 15, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion.

“This is an excellent example of RCMP members working with community members to achieve a common goal. The goal of course is holding our offenders accountable for their actions and increase public safety,” said Sgt Corey Buckingham of Vermilion RCMP. “Most of the work we do as police officers is very dynamic in nature, this is a great example of our members ability to think on their feet and investigate in a safe manner resulting in a positive outcome.”