Strathcona County RCMP have arrested two people for trying to purchase a vehicle fraudulently.
In late November, police were made aware of individuals trying to purchase a vehicle with stolen identification. On December 1, police identified and arrested the two responsible for trying to purchase the vehicle.
Jennifer Dempsey, a 27-year-old Strathcona County resident, has been charged with:
- Utter forged document
- Obtain credit by fraud
- Fraud over $5,000
- Identity Fraud
While Erik Smith, a 36-year-old Edmonton resident, has been charged with:
- Utter forged document
- Obtain credit by fraud
- Fraud over $5,000
- Identity Fraud
- Possess prohibited device
- Fail to Comply with Release order (x3)
- Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking
Both Dempsey and Smith will be appearing at Sherwood Park Provincial Court on December 20.
