Parkland RCMP nab sleeping suspect in a stolen truck

Parkland RCMP nab sleeping suspect in a stolen truck

Parkland, Alta – On March 15, 2024 Parkland RCMP responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint at Paul Band First Nation.  The suspicious vehicle was located with a suspect sleeping in the running vehicle.  The investigation discovered that the GMC truck and licence plate were previously reported stolen out of Edmonton.  The suspect was impaired by drugs and was in possession of a machete.

41-year-old Jonathan Cardinal of no fixed address was charged with:

• Possession of stolen property over $5000
• Possession of stolen property under $5000
• Impaired Driving
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
• Operate a motor vehicle while prohibited (x2)
• Operate uninsured motor vehicle

The accused was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody.  His next Court appearance is March 20, 2024 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Stony Plain, AB.

If you have any information about this or any other crime, please call the Parkland RCMP at 825-220-7267.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.