Alberta man charged after stolen semi flees RCMP near North Battleford

An Alberta man is facing charges after a semi-truck was stolen during this week’s storm.

Battlefords RCMP have arrested a 38-year-old Alberta man who is facing multiple charges after police say a stolen semi-truck fled from officers near North Battleford.

Police said they were notified around 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 18 that a stolen semi-truck was approaching the city on Highway 16. Officers located the vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the driver sped away at high speed.

RCMP deployed tire deflation devices along the highway. The truck ran over the first device but continued driving. A second device caused the tires to fail, and the semi eventually continued on its rims before veering off the road and coming to a stop.

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Battlefords RCMP, with assistance from Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services, contained the vehicle and arrested the driver.

Adam Cole of Camrose, Alta., faces multiple charges, including operation while prohibited, fleeing from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and possession of property over $5,000 obtained by crime.

Cole appeared in North Battleford provincial court on Feb. 19.