Smiley man arrested after fleeing from RCMP

On Tuesday April 5th Kindersley RCMP were investigating a complaint of a male who was driving while suspended. When the RCMP attempted to stop the vehicle he fled from the police at a high rate of speed. Being in a residential area Kindersley RCMP did not pursue the man, but were able to identify him.

Later that same day the suspect was spotted in Kerrobert where he again attempted to flee, this time on foot. A lengthy foot pursuit took place and the RCMP eventually caught the suspect. Searching the suspect incident to his arrest located a quantity of drugs.

As a result, the following charges were laid:

Lincoln Shepherd of Smiley was charged with 2 counts of Possession of a Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking under section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Operate a Motor Vehicle While Being Pursued by a Peace Officer under section 320.18 of the Criminal Code, Operate a Conveyance While Prohibited under section 320.18 of the Criminal Code, Operate a Conveyance in manner that is Dangerous to the Public under 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code and Resist a Peace Officer in the Execution of his Duty under 129 (a) of the Criminal Code.

Shepherd was remanded into custody in Saskatoon to await court.

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