Two people are facing charges after a stolen vehicle incident in Lloydminster led to a police confrontation and gunfire.
Lloydminster RCMP said officers located a stolen vehicle around 1 p.m. on Feb. 20. During their interaction with the occupants, a confrontation occurred, prompting an officer to discharge their firearm. The vehicle then fled the scene before crashing into a residence a short time later.
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Two individuals were arrested, and no injuries were reported.
Jeffrey Gervais, 31, of Lloydminster, is facing multiple charges, including:
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Assaulting a police officer with a weapon
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Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
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Theft of a motor vehicle
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Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
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Flight from a peace officer
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Resisting a peace officer
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Failing to comply with release order conditions (two counts)
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Operation while prohibited
Gervais was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 25 at the Lloydminster Court of Justice.
Treston Cataract, 28, of Lloydminster, is charged with:
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Theft of a motor vehicle
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Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
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Resisting a peace officer
Cataract was released on a release order and is set to appear in court on March 11.
Because an officer discharged their firearm, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was consulted. ASIRT determined the incident fell within their scope but directed the RCMP to conduct the investigation.