Brooks RCMP seek witnesses to female falling out of speeding vehicle

On Oct. 24, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., witnesses reported a red Cadillac Escalade speeding through a construction zone on Silver Sage Road in Brooks, and then saw a female falling out of the passenger side door. The female suffered critical injuries resulting in a prolonged hospitalization. She has since been released and is working on her recovery.

The Cadillac Escalade was located and a search warrant completed. The evidence gathered furthered the investigation to a suspect identification. The suspect and victim were known to each other.

In the early morning hours of Nov 7, 2023, Brooks RCMP coordinated a joint effort with the RCMP Emergency Response Team, Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit and General Investigation Section, to execute a search warrant on a residence in Brooks.  

Kyle Potts (37), a resident of Brooks, was arrested. He faces 22 criminal code charges, some of which include:

• Kidnapping

• Assault with a Weapon (x3)

• Firearms related charges (x12)

• Theft of a Motor Vehicle

• Numerous fail to comply with conditions charges

Potts was remanded into custody with a future court date of Nov. 15, 2023, in Medicine Hat.