The end result of Wednesday's pursuit. (Submitted photo)
Crime

Flight from police results in jail sentence, driving prohibition and $2,600 in fines

May 2, 2025 | 3:00 PM

A man responsible for leading police on a pursuit through the city, while driving a van that essentially had three wheels, has received a 90-day jail sentence, $2,600 in fines and a two-year driving prohibition.

Trevino McCallum’s appearance on Friday at Prince Albert Provincial Court came a little more than 24 hours after his first appearance on the matter.

Citing a desire to take responsibility for his crimes, the 24-year-old, by way of his lawyer, entered guilty pleas to dangerous driving, refusal to provide a breath sample and breach of probation.

On Wednesday, at approximately 5 p.m., police were first dispatched to a reported impaired driving incident involving a white van in the 1400 block of 10th Ave. E.

While responding, officers located the suspect vehicle at the intersection of 6th Ave. and 15 St. E.

The officer then observed the vehicle approach an amber light and fail to stop. When the officer activated their vehicle’s emergency equipment and attempted a traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle was observed to be swerving.

To maintain safety, officers then followed the vehicle from a few blocks away and at around 6:15 p.m., another report came in for an impaired driver in the 1400 block of 6th Ave. E. with the same vehicle description as the first incident – a white van with a missing back wheel and a taped up back window.

Officers were able to locate the stopped vehicle behind a church.

According to facts read by Crown Prosecutor Doug Howell, when officers approached, McCallum was lying sideways but immediately sat up and drove away at a high rate of speed.

When the vehicle was soon observed on 28th St. E., it was travelling at speeds between 30 and 40km/hr. and eventually came to a stop near 29th St. and Central Ave., colliding with a tree stump and a fire hydrant.

McCallum climbed out the window and ran towards the nearby Bryant Place, but was apprehended by police.

Another view of the end result. (Submitted photo)

Upon a search of the vehicle, a case of Twisted Teas was located in the front seat area. Back at the police station, McCallum was observed to have bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and tried multiple times to walk away.

Officers asked him three times to take a breath sample, however, McCallum refused.

Howell, who indicated the broken-down vehicle did in fact belong to McCallum, noted he is not a stranger to the legal system and has a criminal record that includes robbery and multiple breaches. There is, however, no previous history of impaired driving.

“He’s starting off with a real bang here, your honour,” Howell commented to the judge, adding he did not know what motivated the behaviour that put other people at risk.

“That creates a dangerous situation.”

At the time of the incident, McCallum was also on probation, stemming from a conviction last October related to bear spray.

In turn, McCallum’s legal aid lawyer Dallas Charles noted his client wished to have the matter resolved, and that there was no rhyme or reason for the “foolish mistake.”

Charles also noted the conviction represented a “sobering moment” for his client, who wished to be a better father for his three children and return to his home community of Pelican Narrows.

Judge Baniak accepted the joint submission and also commented how fortunate it was no one was hurt.

McCallum has until May 31, 2026 to pay off the fines that includes a $600 victim surcharge. While he has no job, he does have the option to work it off.

During the proceedings, McCallum interrupted multiple times and at one point stood up from the chair he was sitting on and waved at the camera.

nigel.maxwell@pattisonmedia.com

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