On June 11, 2021, Ponoka RCMP received a tip on the possible location of nearly $50,000 of stolen property on a rural property west of Ponoka.

Ponoka RCMP attended the property and were able to see a stolen utility wagon from the road. RCMP approached the residence and immediately arrested an adult male for possession of stolen property.

A search warrant was executed June 12, 2021 on the rural property where the following stolen items were recovered:

  • 4x6 utility wagon
  • 2016 Kawasaki motorbike with trailer
  • Portable gas generators (x2)
  • 2008 Ford F350 truck
  • 1999 Mustang goose neck trailer
  • 2011 Blazer ORBL enclosed trailer
  • 2006 Suzuki ATV
  • John Deere ride on mower
  • Various tools and jerrycans

42-year-old Michael Richter of Ponoka County, is charged with 5 counts of possession of stolen property exceeding $5,000.

Richter has been released on conditions and will make his first court appearance at Ponoka Provincial Court on July 2, 2021.

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