On March 4, 2022,  Innisfail RCMP were called to a rural address where two suspects had stolen an ATV and were attempting to steal fuel. The suspects were confronted by local property owners and the suspects fled on the ATV. RCMP members contained the area and requested assistance from the RCMP Police Dog Service. Both suspects were located by police and arrested without incident. RCMP would like to thank the assistance of the citizens who witnessed the offence and assisted RCMP in locating the suspects.

Kenneth Fawcett (40), of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Theft of a Motor Vehicle Section 333.1(1) of the Criminal Code;
  • Break and Enter with Intent Section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
  • Mischief over $5000 (Damage to Property) Section 430(3) Criminal Code;
  • Three Provincial driving infractions under the Traffic Safety Act;

Fawcett has been held in custody pending a Judicial Interim Release hearing on March, 11,2022.

Mac Smith (39), of Clearwater County, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Theft of a Motor Vehicle Section 333.1(1) of the Criminal Code;
  • Break and Enter with Intent Section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
  • Mischief over $5000 (Damage to Property) Section 430(3) Criminal Code;
  • One Provincial driving infraction under the Traffic Safety Act;

Smith was released from custody on $300 cash bail with conditions. His next court appearance is set for March 28, 2022.