Suspicious semi involved in dangerous HWY 16 situation; 3 people charged

A semi-truck linked to multiple crimes across eastern and central Alberta led RCMP to charge three people with several offences.

On Wednesday night at approximately 9:36PM, Vermilion RCMP received a report from a property owner regarding a semi-truck trespassing on their property.

The vehicle was associated to multiple files in the Killam, Kitscoty and Viking RCMP areas. 

Police responded and found the semi going westbound in the eastbound lane of Highway 16.

RCMP activated their emergency equipment to ensure safety in the dangerous situation, which saw the driver return to the appropriate lane. 

More enforcement was brought in, including the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Air Services and Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Unit. 

The semi-truck came to a stop north of Dewberry, where a female passenger exited the vehicle, while the driver continued.

Police used a tire deflation device was used, where then two additional male suspect were taken into custody. 

Robert Larry Bricker, a 40-year-old resident of Ryley, has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
• Flight from a Peace Officer
• Failure to comply with order x3
• Dangerous operation of a conveyance
• Disobeying a court order
• Disguise with intent
• Enter land without permission

Daniel Jonathan Newton, a 38-year-old resident of Daysland, has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
• Flight from a Peace Officer
• Failure to comply with court order
• Dangerous operation of a conveyance
• Enter land without permission

Payton Ruth Sugg, a 27-year-old resident of Camrose, has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
• Flight from a Peace Officer
• Failure to comply with court order x2
• Dangerous operation of a conveyance
• Enter land without permission

The trio were taken before a Justice of the Peace and were remanded.

They are scheduled to appear on Nov. 12, 2024 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Lloydminster.