Wikwemikong Surveillance helps WTPS apprehend two perpetrators
At approximately 4:56 am on November 15, officers with the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service attempted a traffic stop on an ATV carrying two occupants. The ATV accelerated away at a high rate of speed into the village.
Through the support of Wikwemikong Surveillance, the ATV was identified at a residence. Officers engaged the female passenger while the male driver fled on foot. A containment strategy was initiated, aided by Wikwemikong Surveillance, leading to two separate foot pursuits through the area, resulting in the male being taken into custody.
During the initial detention, the female suspect attempted to flee but was immediately re- arrested. One officer sustained minor injuries during the arrest, was treated at the hospital and released.
A 32-year-old male from Wiikwemkoong has been held for a bail hearing on charges of: dangerous operation, flight from police, assault with intent to resist arrest, fail to comply with recognizance and drive under suspension.
A 22-year-old female from Wiikwemkoong, who had outstanding warrants, is charged with: escape lawful custody, assault with intent to resist arrest and resist arrest.
Police Chief Ron Gignac of the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service expressed there will be no tolerance for criminal activity:
“The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service will continue to utilize every tool at our disposal to curb unsafe ATV driving in our community. This includes addressing incidents where drivers fail to stop for police which is a foolish and dangerous thing to do at any time of the day or night. Our priority is the safety of all residents, and we will take decisive action against dangerous and unlawful operation of any motor vehicle, and in particular, off-road vehicles.”
“I thank my officers and supervisors who are on community safety patrols at all hours of the day and night for their swift actions in keeping the citizens of the Territory safe.”
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service requests assistance in locating stolen ATV
The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
“WTPS is looking for assistance in locating a stolen ATV,” WTPS wrote in a statement. “It was taken on November 7 at approximately 10 pm. The ATV was last seen westbound on Kaboni Road in Wiikwemkoong.”
If you have any information of its whereabouts, please contact WTPS at 1-705-370-3141, online reporting at wtps.ca or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
