Oyen RCMP charge male with numerous offences
On December 14, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Oyen RCMP responded to a motor vehicle theft in progress in the Town of Oyen. While the suspect was attempting to flee, he hit a parked vehicle, causing significant damage to both motor vehicles. Then, the suspect fled the scene on foot. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident. As a result of the investigation, the suspect was identified and arrested early the next morning.
Jessey Lang (23), a resident of Oyen, has been charged with the following:
Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Failing to remain at the scene of a collision
Mischief over $5000
Uttering Threats (x4)
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Careless Driving
Stunting
Operate a motor vehicle without a subsisting license
After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Lang was remanded into custody until his next court date of December 18, 2024, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Hanna
Oyen RCMP would like to thank the Oyen Fire Department and the general public for their assistance.