A routine traffic stop in Airdrie led to the arrest of a suspect wanted on nationwide warrants for first degree murder and his alleged female accomplice.
At a press conference today (Jan. 29) at Airdrie's local RCMP detachment, Cst. Jennifer Weedmark announced the arrest of a 25-year-old woman, Alysha Chand of Burnaby, B.C. and a 23-year-old as yet unnamed man on Monday, Jan. 27.
The male offender had a nationwide arrest warrant out for outstanding warrants for two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted murder, related to a 2018 homicide investigation in Toronto, ON. According to Weedmark, at the time of these charges, he was a young offender; therefore, his name will remain confidential for now.
At the time of arrest, he was armed with a loaded 40 calibre firearm. He presented false identification when asked to be identified by the officers.
Subsequently, he is charged with additional crimes in Airdrie for "five firearm related offenses, carrying a concealed weapon, three identity fraud charges, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, counterfeit money, and two counts of resisting arrests — resist and obstructing a police officer," Weedmark said.
The female driver has also been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and counterfeit money.
The Airdrie RCMP was carrying out routine speed enforcement patrols on Edmonton Trail NE in the city when they stopped a vehicle for speeding and having illegal window tint. During the stop, the officers observed signs of proceeds of crime inside the vehicle, prompting further investigation.
At that time, the male passenger exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
"Both (suspects) have been remanded in custody until their next court appearance here at Airdrie courthouse on Jan. 30, 2025," Weedmark shared.
