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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