Suspect charged after vehicle theft, owner dragged short distance

May 4, 2025 | 6:00 AM

Grande Prairie RCMP say a suspect charged after a stolen vehicle led to that vehicle’s owner being dragged a short distance is due in court Wednesday, May 7.

Mounties say on April 13 just before 4:30 a.m., someone had stopped at a west side gas station. They came out to find someone trying to steal their vehicle.

The vehicle owner tried to stop the theft but was dragged a short distance. The owner was not hurt.

About an hour later, police located the vehicle in some trees near Range Road 83A and Township Road 710. An arrest was made a short time later.

A man from British Columbia, 54-year-old Charles Mcintosh, is facing charges that include assault with a weapon, theft over $5000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, two counts of possession of a weapon contrary, and possession of ammunition knowing possession is unauthorized.

RCMP are asking the public to contact them if they see something suspicious.

Anyone with information about this incident or any other illegal activity can call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or call their local police.

Anyone who wants 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.

by Curtis Galbraith