Vermilion RCMP charge two and recover stolen vehicle

On Feb. 17, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., Vermilion RCMP was conducting proactive patrols within the community when a member located a stolen vehicle out of the St. Paul area. Members attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to pull over and stop for police.  A pursuit was not initiated; however, the vehicle was located a short time later, abandoned in a field near Highway 41 and Highway 16. With the assistance of Kitscoty and Vegreville RCMP, containment was set up in the last known area, and both suspects were located and arrested without incident.

“This is a good example of where a proactive traffic stop led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and apprehension of the two offenders.” Said Sgt. Corey Buckingham, Vermilion Detachment Commander. “Kudos to the members involved, including the members from neighboring Detachments who attended to assist us.”

As a result of the investigation, Jordan Scanie (28), a resident of Cold Lake First Nations, was charged with the following offences:

• Operate motor vehicle while pursued by police;
• Obstructing a police officer; and
• Possession of stolen property over $5000.

Brittney Gosselin-Redcrow (19), a resident of St. Paul, was charged with the following offences:

• Operate motor vehicle while pursued by police;
• Obstructing a police officer;
• Possession of stolen property over $5000;
• 2 counts of fail to comply with release order; and
• Possession of prohibited device.

Gosselin-Redcrow was released from custody and is set to appear next on April. 15, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion. Scanie was held for a Judicial Interim release hearing where he was released from custody. Scanie is set to appear next on March. 18, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion.