Hinton RCMP arrested two Grande Prairie residents after a stolen vehicle investigation that involved multiple detachments and a dramatic chase through wooded terrain on Sept. 16.

The investigation began when Hinton RCMP’s General Investigation Section located a stolen vehicle at a residence in the Hinton area. Police contained the scene and tried to speak with the occupants when a false firearm-related call came in, requiring units to respond elsewhere.

Two suspects then ran from the house and got into the stolen vehicle. After striking a police vehicle, they drove through a wooded area and fled toward Grande Cache.

The vehicle was later spotted thanks to information from the public. Grande Cache RCMP, with assistance from Hinton RCMP and Edson RCMP, successfully deployed a tire deflation device and arrested the male suspect who was driving.

The female suspect fled on foot but was quickly located and arrested with help from Grande Prairie RCMP Police Dog Services and a remotely piloted aircraft system-trained Grande Prairie General Investigation Section member.

Police charged Nan Philips, 37, with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, two counts of obstructing a police officer and public mischief.

Jamison Hudgins, 38, was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, two counts of obstructing a police officer, three counts of flight from a police officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving while unauthorized.

Both suspects were brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. They are scheduled to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Hinton on Oct. 1.

“I want to personally thank the various units and detachments who came to help on this file, as well as the public for calling in suspicious or dangerous activity,” said S/Sgt. Shiloh Fragomeni, detachment commander of Hinton RCMP.

“This is yet another great example of not only the excellence of the work done by the Alberta RCMP but also of our ability to work together and coordinate multiple detachments and units to efficiently and safely arrest those who would try and escape the consequences of their actions.”

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