By Brady Ratzlaff

Gunfire near Spirit River leads to charges

Oct 15, 2018 | 4:04 PM

One man is facing charges after an altercation with gunshots near Spirit River.

Spirit River RCMP were called Friday around 3 p.m. to a property south of town. A suspect was found trespassing on the complainant’s neighbour’s property. The suspect drove off after being confronted and was followed by the complainant.

The suspect then fired shots from a handgun at the complainant’s vehicle striking its side. He then continued southbound, followed a passing vehicle into a yard of a rural residence. The suspect pointed a gun at the male driver, while the female passenger took the keys and retreated into the residence leaving a four-year-old in the back seat. After another gunshot was fired, the female handed the keys over to the suspect.

The male driver retrieved a gun from the residence and confronted the suspect as he attempted to transfer stolen property from one vehicle to another. Gunfire was exchanged between the males, but no one was injured.

The suspect then took off on foot but was apprehended a short time later with the assistance of Grande Prairie, Fairview RCMP in addition to Police Dog Services.

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Thirty-year-old Ian Preston Letendre of no fixed address is facing 25 Criminal Code Charges including:

•           Break and Enter to a residence
•           Discharge firearm with intent to endanger life (x3)
•           Pointing a firearm (x3)
•           Mischief (x3)
•           Careless use of a firearm
•           Use firearm while committing an indictable offence (x2)
•           Transport firearm in a careless manner
•           Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x2)
•           Possession of a loaded restricted firearm (x2)
•           Possession of a property obtained by crime over $5000
•           Armed robbery
•           Careless storage of a firearm
•           Unlawful possession of a firearm in a vehicle
•           Unlawful possession of a firearm
•           Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
•           Fail to comply with Recognizance