Drumheller RCMP arrest male after foot chase

Written by ECA Review

Drumheller RCMP members were conducting compliance checks on offenders in the area of Hunts Drive in Drumheller as part of the Detachment’s Crime Reduction Initiative at approximately 10 p.m. on April 16.

While doing so, the members observed a male suspect whom they knew to be wanted on several outstanding warrants. The male fled on foot from the officers resulting in a foot chase.

During the foot chase, officers observed that the suspect was in possession of a knife. The suspect was apprehended approximately one block away after a brief struggle. A knife was recovered from the area.

Mark Fontaine (39) from Drumheller, was arrested for his outstanding warrants of failing to remain at scene of an accident, driving a motor vehicle while prohibited, and driving while unauthorized, and an uninsured and unregistered motor vehicle, displaying an unauthorized license plate, and failing to provide report of the accident to police.

Additional charges were laid of use or consuming liquor in public, obstruction of a Peace Officer, and possessing a weapon dangerous to the public.

Fontaine was held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing and remanded into custody. His next court appearance is scheduled in the Drumheller Alberta Court of Justice on April 28, 2023 to answer to the charges.

S/Sgt. Robert Harms of Drumheller Detachment stated “Thankfully, no officers or persons were injured.

“This incident demonstrates the importance and effectiveness of our Crime Reduction Initiatives. Crime Reduction initiatives are a detachment priority and will continue in and around the community.”

If you have any information regarding criminal activity in your neighbourhood, please contact your local RCMP.

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