By Shane Clausing

RCMP

Woodlands County man arrested on several outstanding warrants, fleeing from police

Mar 28, 2022 | 1:55 PM

RCMP in Whitecourt say the Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit were able to locate a vehicle being driven by a wanted man in the town on March 18.

Police say they attempted a traffic stop, however, the vehicle fled from police and took off driving in a dangerous manner.

Shortly after the suspect had fled, officers were able to locate the vehicle. Once the vehicle was located by police, the man attempted to ram a police vehicle before becoming stuck.

The driver was taken into custody. A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded firearm.

Fifty-year-old Kelly William Dwyer of Woodlands County was arrested for seven outstanding warrants and is now facing the following additional charges:

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• Flight from police
• Assault with a weapon
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Possession of a firearm in a vehicle

Dwyer was brought before justice and was released on conditions to appear in Whitecourt Provincial Court on Apr. 12.