On May 5, at approximately 3:05 p.m. Olds RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious female carrying two chainsaws who ran towards a UHAUL vehicle, jumped in it, and then dangerously fled the area.
RCMP officers located the UHAUL vehicle and attempted to stop it on Highway 587, when it drove into the Red Lodge Provincial Park entrance/exit gate, damaging the gate.
Innisfail and Didsbury RCMP, as well as Police Dog Services, also responded to the area to attempt to locate and stop the vehicle.
At 3:44 p.m. Olds RCMP received another complaint that a farmer’s land was damaged, along with other wire fencing on several properties.
The UHAUL was located on Range Road 12 and Highway 587, with the female driver walking southbound on Range Road 12, away from the UHAUL.
RCMP quickly arrested the driver and continued a search for other suspects who were inside the UHAUL.
A short time later, neighbours and residents of the area assisted the RCMP with information leading to the arrest of the outstanding suspects.
RCMP conducted a search of the UHAUL and found stolen property, including a tool bag, as well as the two stolen chainsaws.
Judith White (52), a resident of Wetaskiwin, Alta., was arrested and charged with the following:
- Mischief Under $5000
- Possession of Stolen Property
- Flight from a peace officer
- Dangerous operation
- Trafficking Identity
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, White was released from custody to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Didsbury on June 2.
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