Brooks RCMP have located and received a stolen camping trailer that was originally reported missing last week.--HANDOUT PHOTO
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Thirty-four-year-old Matthew Martens, of Manitoba, faces several charges following a lengthy highway pursuit in a stolen pickup truck in the early morning hours Sunday.
Medicine Hat police alerted Brooks RCMP of a stolen pickup truck, believed to be involved in serious offences with other jurisdictions, seen departing Medicine Hat just before 1 a.m. and believed to be travelling toward Brooks via the Trans-Canada Highway.
RCMP located the pickup as it entered Brooks city limits, however while attempting a traffic stop, the pickup truck posed a danger to the public by fleeing away at high speed, driving erratically on city streets and disobeying marked traffic signs.
The suspect continued travelling westbound Highway 1 and was pulled over on the highway shoulder a short time later.
However, Martens fled once again as an officer approached the vehicle and gave verbal commands.
The pursuit continued until the pickup was successfully disabled and Martens was arrested with the assistance of the RCMP Police Dog Services and Gleichen RCMP.
Martens has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from a peace officer, possession of stolen property and failure to comply with a release order.
Additionally, Martens could face charges from offences that remain under investigation by other law enforcement agencies in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Martins remains in custody until his court appearance scheduled for today.
Man airlifted to Calgary hospital following altercation
One man remains in critical condition in hospital after he was airlifted by STARS Air Ambulance to Calgary after an altercation that occurred at Boston Pizza in Brooks on Monday evening.
Upon arrival first responders located the male in medical distress, who was quickly transported to hospital.
Officers say the altercation occurred just before 7:30 p.m. between the two males when one male was struck in the head, causing serious injuries.
Police have arrested a 34-year-old male in connection to the altercation a short distance away, near the McDonald’s restaurant.
Stolen trailer recovered
Brooks RCMP have located and received a stolen camping trailer originally reported missing last week from a property on Railway Avenue E.
Police released a photo, along with plate numbers and a description of a distinguishing mark on the passenger side of the trailer on June 20, seeking any information from the public.
