On June 14, 2023, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) was conducting proactive patrols in the north end of Red Deer.
Members of the CRT team spotted a vehicle driving without a related licence plate.
Police identified the vehicle occupants and confirmed both occupants were wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.
RCMP engaged with the vehicle once stationary.
A foot pursuit ensued and one male was taken into custody by the RCMP CRT team.
36-year-old Kyle Harstad was arrested on a Canada wide warrant out of Leduc, Alta., and charged with the following new offences:
- Obstructing a peace officer
- Possession contrary to an order (ammunition)
- Possession of an unauthorized substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Provincial Traffic Violation Tickets
Harstad appeared before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded for his next court appearance on June 29, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
33 year-old Kaylyn Holmgren was arrested in the vehicle on outstanding warrant out of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., and was charged with the following new offence:
- Failing to comply with release order
- Provincial Traffic Violation Tickets
Holmgren appeared before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded for her next court appearance on June 26, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
The Red Deer RCMP would like to recognize our Crime Reduction Team for their consistent work within our community.
Anyone who may have information is encouraged to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2300 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or using the “P3 TIPS” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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