On Aug. 19, at about 2:45 p.m., Ponoka RCMP members observed a stolen Ford F-350 at a pawn shop off Highway 2A in Ponoka. Officers were able to quickly arrest both occupants without incident.
The driver provided a false name. Through a subsequent investigation, RCMP identified the driver as Lethbridge resident Kevin Wright, 56.
Wright has been charged with: • possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 • possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 • obstruct peace officer
obstruct peace officer • failure to comply with release order (two counts)
failure to comply with release order (two counts) • failure to comply with probation order
failure to com