By Abby Zieverink

Grande Prairie RCMP

Seizure of drugs and weapons in Beaverlodge leads to charges against two people from Grande Prairie

Feb 16, 2022 | 12:29 PM

A pair from Grande Prairie is facing multiple charges following an attempted traffic stop in the city in January, which eventually led police to seize drugs and weapons.

Grande Prairie RCMP say they saw a vehicle with a burned-out taillight when they were patrolling the city back on January 14 at roughly 12:30 a.m. The officer then attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed.

Mounties decided not to pursue the vehicle.

Further investigation led the Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit to a gas station in Beaverlodge, where the suspected vehicle was later located.

Authorities say the female passenger was arrested and the male driver was arrested after he attempted to flee the area on foot.

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Following a search of the driver, passenger and vehicle, Mounties say they seized several items including what is believed to be 28.7 grams of cocaine and 2.1 grams of meth.

Police say they also seized a replica handgun, $650 in Canadian Currency and several other items relating to drug trafficking.

Thirty-five-year-old Derek Charles Shaw has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and obstructing a peace officer.

Forty-six-year-old Danita Agnes Banner has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, flight from a peace officer, and possession of a controlled substance.

Following a judicial hearing, Shaw was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on Feb. 28, 2022.

Danita Banner was released from custody on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on Mar. 2, 2022.

Members of the public who suspect drug activity in their community are encouraged to contact their local RCMP detachment.

Anyone with information on this incident or any other illegal activity is asked to call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or their local police. Those who wish to remain anonymous 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.