The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) have arrested three individuals after a pursuit involving two stolen vehicles.
On June 25, the EPS’ Targeted Response to Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) team located a stolen Cadillac Escalade parked at a residence near 90 Street and 134 Avenue. At approximately 9:30 p.m., two individuals entered the vehicle and drove away, with police following at a safe distance.
Soon after, the Cadillac met a Kia Sportage in an alleyway, with the Kia also being reported as stolen. The same vehicle was also used in a personal robbery involving a firearm that took place earlier that evening.
the EPS TRAP team, Air1 and the Canine Unit monitored both vehicles as they made their way through the city until they eventually left Edmonton, at which point the RCMP Real Time Operations Centre and the Redwater detachment joined the investigation.
When the suspects noticed the police officers, the driver of the Kia was seen throwing a shotgun out the driver’s window before exiting the Kia and entering the Cadillac. The shotgun was determined to have been used in the personal robbery that happened that same evening.
After a pursuit, the EPS Tactical Units successfully arrested all three suspects when the Cadillac became lodged in a bog near Lily Lake.
All three accused as known to police for previous offences.
“Through the combined efforts of several EPS units and the RCMP, investigators were able to identify suspects linked to multiple offences and recover stolen property,” said Staff Sergeant Travis Kerr with EPS TRAP, “This investigation demonstrates how coordinated police work across agencies can lead to meaningful results and help keep our communities safe.”
22-year-old Dylan Brazeau, driver of the stolen Cadillac Escalade, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5000, operating a motor vehicle while prohibited, three counts of breaching conditions of release and failure to comply with probation orders.
22-year-old Star Lee Rose Breland was charged with possession of stolen property over $5000 and two counts of breaching conditions of release.
33-year-old Collin Ray McDonald, Driver of the stolen Kia Sportage, is facing 14 charges, including robbery with a firearm, possession of stolen property over $5000 and breaching numerous conditions.
