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By Erika Rolling
RCMP

19-year-old man charged for freak incident during traffic stop

Dec 24, 2024 | 12:00 PM

A young Joussard man has been charged by RCMP after dragging a police officer by their arm during a traffic stop.

On November 29, 2024, a joint traffic stop was conducted by Lakeshore Regional Police and faust RCMP just before midnight.

During the initial interaction with the driver of the vehicle, police observed open alcohol and a clear bag of ammunition on the passenger side floor board. The female driver exited the vehicle without incident.

While speaking with the female, officers noticed a firearm in the backseat of the vehicle and Lakeshore Regional Police advised RCMP of this.

A male hiding under the backseat jumped into the driver seat of the vehicle and police advised he was under arrest and tried to arrest him.

The male grabbed an officers arm through the vehicles window and sped off at a high rate of speed, dragging both officers.

Police were able to disable the vehicle a short distance away from the assault and the male suspect tried to flee the scene on foot.

The man was taken into custody after being located thanks to help from High Prairie RCMP and additional Lakeshore Regional Police officers.

As a result of this incident, 19-year-old Dimitri Prince has been charged with:

  • Assault on Police Office causing bodily harm X2
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Resist/obstruct Peace Officer
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Possession of firearm in motor vehicle
  • Fail to comply with release order condition X6

Prince was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody.

His last court date was on December 9, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in High Prairie.

by Erika Rolling