Cochrane RCMP made an arrest following a dramatic late-night pursuit on Aug. 1
Police received a report of a motorist being nearly struck by another motorist driving dangerously near Morley. Shortly afterward, the same vehicle nearly struck RCMP members operating marked police vehicles.
A traffic stop was initiated and the suspect vehicle failed to stop for police. The suspect vehicle was driven in a manner that was exceedingly dangerous to the public and therefore pursued.
The pursuit ended on Highway 1A near Twelve Mile Coulee and a lone male occupant was arrested without incurring injury to the police or to the offender. The suspect vehicle was identified as having previously been stolen from Calgary.
The adult male, a resident of Calgary, remains in custody facing a number of charges relating to this event and breaches of prior release conditions. More details relating to charges and the offender are forthcoming.
If anyone has information about this, or any other crimes is asked to please contact the Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000, and you want to remain anonymous, 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.
