On Dec. 14, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Oyen RCMP responded to a theft of a motor vehicle in progress in the Town of Oyen.
While the suspect was attempting to flee, he hit a parked vehicle, causing significant damage to both motor vehicles. Then the suspect fled the scene on foot. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident. As a result of the investigation, the suspect was identified and arrested early the next morning.
Jessey Lang (23), a resident of Oyen, has been charged with the following:
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Failing to remain at the scene of a collision
- Mischief over $5000
- Uttering Threats (x4)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Careless Driving
- Stunting
- Operate a motor vehicle without a subsisting license
After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Lang was remanded into custody until his next court date of Dec. 18, 2024, at Alberta Court of Justice in Hanna.
Oyen RCMP would like to thank the Oyen Fire Department and the General Public for their assistance.
-Submitted by Oyen RCMP-
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