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Morley RCMP place three under arrest after locating wanted vehicle

On Monday (June 15), Morley RCMP attempted to stop a Jeep that was reported to have possible weapons inside.
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MORLEY— Morley RCMP with the support of Cochrane RCMP, RCMP Police Dog Services and RCMP Traffic Services have made three arrests after locating a wanted vehicle in Morley.

On Monday (June 15), Morley RCMP attempted to stop a Jeep that was reported to have possible weapons inside.

When police attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled the area.

Police did not pursue immediately, but located the vehicle on a remote road.

In a second attempt to escape, the vehicle rammed a police car causing minor damage to the car, but no injuries to any RCMP members.

One female and one male suspect were arrested on scene without incident while the third suspect, another male, fled on foot.

The third male was later located with the help of Police Dog Services, and was arrested with minor injuries caused by the canine unit. He was transported to hospital where he was treated for his injuries before being released into police custody.

RCMP has arrested and charged Taycen Beaver, 19, for flight from police, assaulting a police officer with a weapon, resisting arrest, and eight counts of breach of probation.

Davina Rider, 32, was arrested and charged with flight from police, breach of condition and driving without insurance under the Traffic Safety Act.

Stephawn Hunter-Redbear, 24, of Morley, was arrested for breaching parole, and transported to Calgary remand centre.

Both Beaver and Rider, after a judicial hearing, have been remanded into custody and will appear in Cochrane Provincial Court on June 22, 2021.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident to please call the Morley RCMP detachment at 403-881-2828 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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