PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A 22-year-old Prince Albert man faces several charges after a stolen vehicle fleeing from police was tracked from the air and its driver arrested.
On Sept. 25, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) notified Prince Albert RCMP of a suspect fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle had fled from PAPS and was believed to be in Prince Albert RCMP jurisdiction.
Saskatchewan RCMP Air Services were also engaged and located the stolen vehicle on Highway #3, south of Prince Albert. RCMP officers activated their vehicle’s emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop. The stolen vehicle did not stop and fled from police, driving north on Highway #3 towards Prince Albert. RCMP Air Services continued to track its location from the air.
A short time later, the stolen vehicle was located by RCMP Air Services parked on 20th Street in Prince Albert. The driver was seen fleeing on foot by the RCMP’s Tactical Flight Officer, who assisted officers on the ground by providing the location of the suspect. Investigation determined the driver was impaired and he was arrested.
As a result of investigation, 22-year-old Kaydon Dorion from Prince Albert was charged with impaired driving, flight from a peace officer, failing to comply with a release order, and dangerous driving.
He appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Sept. 28.
The RCMP thanks Prince Albert Police Service for their collaboration during this investigation. Meadow Lake RCMP’s Crime Reduction Team, and Prince Albert RCMP’s Combined Traffic Services also assisted in this investigation.
