On November 14, 2009, at 9pm, Thompson RCMP were informed to be on the look out for a late model white Dodge pick-up stolen from Wabowden, Manitoba.
At 9:30pm, RCMP Thompson Detachment members observed the vehicle traveling within the City of Thompson and attempted to stop the vehicle, a short pursuit ensued but was discontinued due to the driver’s erratic driving and public safety concerns.
Through continued patrols south of Thompson on Highway 6, the suspect vehicle was located traveling in an erratic manner near Paint Lake Provincial Park. RCMP used the spike belt to immobilize the vehicle. While the vehicle continued to operate on flat tires, police then blocked the suspect vehicle with a police car. A minor collision occurred, the vehicle came to a stop and the driver was apprehended without further incident. No one was hurt in this incident.
The driver was identified as 24-year-old Troy Jack McIvor of Wabowden. At the time of the arrest, McIvor was wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant for a parole violation.
McIvor is now currently charged with theft of motor vehicle and possession of stolen property, both exceeding a value of $5000 as well as impaired driving, dangerous driving of a motor vehicle and flight from police.
McIvor was remanded into custody and appeared in Thompson Provincial court on Monday November 16, 2009. He currently remains in custody.
S/Sgt. Andrew Jarvie
RCMP Thompson Detachment
Ph: (204)677-6909
