Guilty plea entered in Lakeland flight case

Roughly two days later, Lakeland Enforcement and Protection Service advised RCMP they had observed the car on Highway 2 near Northside, and the occupants were attempting to pull a pick-up truck out of the ditch.

Officers responded and located the pick-up truck abandoned. The subsequent investigation determined the pick-up was stolen.

They located the car driving in the ditch at the side of the highway and attempted a traffic stop. It did not initially stop for police, but officers blocked it in and were able to arrest the four occupants without incident.

After further investigation, three occupants were released without charge and Smith, who was 23 at the time, was charged with flight from police and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The latter charge will upon sentencing be stayed by the Crown.

Smith also has other outstanding charges related to guns and a breach of a court condition. Guilty pleas were also entered to those and everything will be addressed together when Smith returns to court on May 8.

To assist the judge, a pre-sentence report has been ordered and Smith’s lawyer confirmed plans to canvass Gladue factors, as well as addictions issues and treatment options.

—

nigel.maxwell@pattisonmedia.com

On X: @nigelmaxwell

by Nigel Maxwell

Guilty plea entered in Lakeland flight case

What's Trending