23-year-old charged in Oyen after theft, crash, and multiple offenses

Oyen RCMP have charged a male with multiple offences

On Dec. 14, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Oyen RCMP responded to a theft of a motor vehicle in progress in the town of Oyen. While the suspect attempted to flee, he hit a parked vehicle, causing significant damage to both vehicles. Thankfully, no one was injured. The suspect then fled the scene on foot.

As a result of the investigation, Jessey Lang, 23, was identified and arrested early the next morning and has been charged with the following:

• Theft of a Motor Vehicle
• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Failing to remain at the scene of a collision
• Mischief over $5000
• Uttering Threats (x4)
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Careless Driving
• Stunting
• Operate a motor vehicle without a subsisting license

After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Lang was remanded into custody until his next court date of Dec. 18, 2024, at Alberta Court of Justice in Hanna.