Stolen vehicle rams RCMP vehicles in Steinbach

On January 11, 2024, at approximately 8:25 am, Steinbach RCMP received a report that a pick-up truck had just been stolen on Brandt Street, in Steinbach.

Officers on patrol located the stolen vehicle driving in Steinbach and initiated a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and fled. The vehicle drove to a dead-end street and officers contained the area, however the driver rammed and pushed a police vehicle out of the way. A second police vehicle attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, and the suspect struck that police vehicle, and then collided with a fence.

The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested.

During the incident the stolen vehicle also struck a parked civilian vehicle.

One of the officers involved was injured and taken to hospital where he was treated and released.

James Friesen, 39, has been charged with:

Assault on Peace Officer with a Weapon
Assault on Peace Officer Causing Bodily Harm
Flight from Peace Officer
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Theft of Truck
Mischief over $5000 x5

He was remanded into custody.

The passenger was released with no charges.

Steinbach RCMP continue to investigate.

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