Two Red Deer residents charged with theft of copper wire near Innisfail

On Aug. 28 2025, Innisfail RCMP responded to a report of a fire near the Highway 54 bridge.

Innisfail Fire department had located 2 males burning copper wire.

When police arrived, the suspects attempted to leave the area in a truck and were stopped by police. During the traffic stop, police could see what was estimated to be over 100 lbs of stripped copper wire in the back of the truck.

The driver and passenger of the truck were arrested for possession of stolen property. A search of the truck resulted in the seizure of 187 lbs of copper wire. Also located were several break and enter tools.

Douglas MacQuarrie (49), a resident of Red Deer, is charged with the following offences: • Possession of stolen property. • Unlawful burning of hazardous material • Possession of break and en