A vehicle stop by Saskatchewan police west of Caronport eventually led to the arrest of an Alberta man for alleged theft of several items, including drivers’ licences and SIN cards.
A Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officer pulled over a blue Dodge Ram on Highway 1 west of Caronport around 4 p.m. on Feb. 22 for a vehicle equipment violation, as the truck had no mud flaps and had a tinted licence plate cover, an RCMP news release explained.
The adult male driver — the lone occupant — produced a driver’s licence that did not appear authentic, while the Alberta licence plate did not match the vehicle registration, the news release continued. While the officer was conducting the initial investigation, the motorist drove away, at which point the officer requested the help of Moose Jaw RCMP.
Police followed the truck to Mortlach, where the man exited the truck and entered a residence on Coteau Avenue. RCMP eventually arrested him without incident.
Further investigation determined the truck was stolen from Edmonton. A search of the residence in Mortlach yielded multiple stolen identifications including driver’s licences, SIN cards, vehicle registrations — primarily Alberta residents — and electronics.
Trevor Stross, 38, from Edmonton is charged with:
- two counts of obstruction;
- one count of flight from a peace officer;
- six counts of failure to comply with previous court conditions;
- one count of contravention of storage regulations (firearm);
- one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- one count one possession of a prohibited weapon;
- one count of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition;
- two counts of possession of a prohibited firearm;
- two counts of possession of property obtained by crime;
- one count of possession of methamphetamine;
- one count of altering a vehicle identification number.
Stross appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Feb. 27. The next court date is March 4 at 9:30 a.m.
Officers are currently working to identify and notify possible victims. Police are encouraging anyone who has had their identification stolen to report it to their nearest police service or RCMP Detachment. In Moose Jaw that would be 306-691-4670.
