On Feb. 3, 2022, RCMP were monitoring a “Freedom Convoy” rally travelling from Eckville to Sylvan Lake. As the convoy travelled through Sylvan Lake, a pickup pulled in front, blocking the convoy. The lead participant of the convoy approached the driver of the pickup and an altercation ensued. As a result of an investigation into the incident, RCMP have charged the lead participant of the convoy, 56-year-old Glen Daniel Carritt of Innisfail, with:
- Assault
- Mischief
Carritt has been released for court on May 18, 2022, at Red Deer Provincial Court.
Additional provincial charges were laid including a charge for failing to yield to pedestrian under the Rules of the Road Regulation to the driver of the vehicle which blocked the convoy.
The Alberta RCMP ask that motorists and pedestrians remain calm and obey all laws when encountering any type of protest. Confronting people and committing unsafe acts only serve to further inflame the situation. Individuals are asked to drive slowly, with increased caution and patience.
Glen Carritt previously served on Innisfail Town Council and resigned following a dispute involving COVID-19 restrictions. He was later found to be breaching several Council Code of Conduct Bylaws during his council term
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