On Jan. 5, 2023, Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of an individual with firearm on 37A Avenue in Wetaskiwin. As officers arrived, the suspect entered a Ford F150 pickup and fled. Officers initially attempted to stop the vehicle however due to the dangerous driving and speeds, RCMP disengaged and did not pursue any further.

Shortly thereafter, the vehicle collided with a Chevy Equinox at the intersection of 56 Street and 40 Avenue. The driver of the Equinox, a 61-year-old male, received serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains in stable condition.

RCMP arrested six occupants of the Ford F150 which had been reported stolen on Dec. 31, 2022. A replica hand gun was seized. As a result of the investigation, RCMP have charged:

Richard Stanley Soosay (30), a resident of Maskwacis was charged with:

  • Possession of stolen property over $5000
  • Flight from Police
  • Fail to comply with release conditions (x5)
  • Impaired driving
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm
  • Carrying a concealed Weapon

Soosay was taken before a justice and remanded in custody with his next court date set for Jan. 10, 2023 at Wetaskiwin Provincial Court.

Ray Wyles Buffalo (27), a resident of Maskwacis was charged with:

  • Possession of stolen property over $5000
  • Flight from Police
  • Fail to comply with release conditions.

Buffalo was taken before a justice and was released from custody with his next court date set for Feb. 21, 2023 at Wetaskiwin Provincial Court.

Cherise Dana Crane (25), a resident of Red Deer was charged with:

  • Possession of stolen property over $5000
  • Flight from Police
  • Possession of a firearm at unauthorized place
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted weapon.

Crane was released from custody with her next court date set for Feb. 21, 2023 at Wetaskiwin Provincial Court.

Natasha Dawn Mcgilvery (28), a resident of Maskwacis was charged with:

  • Possession of stolen property over $5000
  • Flight from Police.

Mcgilvery was released from custody with her next court date set for Feb. 21, 2023 at Wetaskiwin Provincial Court.

Dylan Stuart Simon (31), a resident of Maskwacis was charged with:

  • Possession of stolen property over $5000
  • Flight from Police
  • Fail to comply with release conditions (x2).

Simon was taken before a justice and was released from custody with his next court date set for January 10, 2023 at Wetaskiwin Provincial Court.