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RCMP have arrested a woman following a wild series of events on May 5 involving a U-Haul, stolen chainsaws, damaged property, and a police pursuit.
The incident began around 3:05 p.m. when police received a report of a suspicious man carrying two chainsaws who ran toward a U-Haul and fled the scene in a dangerous manner.
Olds Mounties located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop on Highway 587, but the U-Haul drove through the entrance gate at Red Lodge Provincial Park, causing damage.
Innisfail and Didsbury RCMP, along with Police Dog Services, joined the search. By 3:44 p.m., another complaint came in reporting damage to farmland and fencing in the area.
Police later found the U-Haul abandoned near Range Road 12 and Highway 587, with a woman walking away from the scene. She was arrested, and with help from local residents, police located and arrested additional suspects.
A search of the U-Haul uncovered stolen items, including a tool bag and the two chainsaws.
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Judith White of Wetaskiwin, faces several charges including mischief under $5,000, possession of stolen property, flight from police, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and trafficking identity documents.
The 52-year-old was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Didsbury court on June 2.
The investigation remains ongoing, and RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact the Olds detachment at 403-556-3324 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.