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On Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and the Grande Prairie RCMP conducted a proactive crime reduction initiative resulting in the arrest of six individuals and the recovery of five stolen vehicles.
Video surveillance received from one of the 27 thefts resulted in the identification of a male suspect and his vehicle. A subsequent search warrant was conducted, leading to the arrest of the male suspect and a female suspect.
Andrew Porter (32), Shilynne Shave (22), Burke Marr (39), Trina Davis (48), Chad Costello (42), Jessica Foisy-Stevens (29) have been charged collectively accumulating 18 charges including:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Fail to comply with release order
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
All parties are scheduled to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie.
“The results of this initiative is another example of targeted crime reduction strategies the Grande Prairie Detachment utilizes and the dedicated efforts of all the officers involved. These types of crimes cause personal hardship to the owners of the vehicles and the greater community” said Cpl Steven Jewer from the Crime Reduction Unit.
Members of the public who witness suspicious activity in their community are encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment. If you have information about this incident or any other illegal activity, please call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Information provided by GP RCMP