Two people were arrested early this morning after attempting to evade Police.

At approximately 1:00 a.m., May 5, 2025, Patrol officers observed a grey Dodge Ram being driven in a suspicious manner near Laurier Drive and Diefenbaker Drive. A traffic stop was attempted, but the suspect driver fled at a high rate of speed. The driver struck a parked car and a fence in the 600 block of Ells Crescent, before coming to a stop. The driver and lone passenger were arrested from the vehicle. The driver was believed to be under the influence of an intoxicant. The passenger was found to be concealing a can of bear spray on her person, along with methamphetamine. A stolen licence plate was located inside the vehicle.

A 29-year-old man is charged with Dangerous Driving, Impaired Driving, Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, Evade Police and Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000.

A 19-year-old woman was arrested for an outstanding warrant and is facing two, new weapons-related offences.

(Court Information Number: 991302322)