On October 14, 2017, just before 2:30am, Gypsumville RCMP received a report of an erratic driver heading north on Highway 6 near Provincial Road 513. Police were able to locate the driver approximately 20 kilometres north of Road 513 and attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle, which had stolen plates, continued north on Highway 6. Officers continued to follow the vehicle at a safe distance and observed the suspect weaving into the southbound lane. As the vehicle was traveling, items were being thrown out of the driver’s window and hitting the police vehicle. The officer identified the items as marijuana and Canadian currency.
Police say that at approximately 100 kilometres north of Road 513, the vehicle entered the ditch and the suspect exited the vehicle and went into the woods on the west side of the road. Grand Rapids and Ashern RCMP, along with RCMP Police Dog Services, attended to assist. Police dog Ozzy and his handler located and arrested a male in the woods.
Officers on scene located a significant amount of currency spread out on the road, and some that had been stuck to the grill of the police vehicle that had been following the suspect.
RCMP report that 26-year-old Abraham Horace Saunders of Thompson is facing numerous charges including failing to comply with a probation order. The investigation continues and more charges may be pending.
