Ponoka RCMP charges two individual following rural break and enter

June 5, 2026 - Ponoka, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Ponoka, Alta. - On May 13, 2026, shortly before 1:30 p.m., Ponoka RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at a rural lease site in Ponoka County. The complainant reported locating a truck in the lease site with two suspects inside. The complainant noticed copper wire had been cut from the lease site. The complainant locked the gate to prevent the suspects from leaving; however, the suspects cut through the fence and drove away.

Ponoka RCMP attended and were able, after further investigation, to identify the suspects. On May 28, 2026, Ponoka RCMP attended one suspect’s residence and noted that they weren’t home at the time, contrary to their court conditions. On June 2 and June 3, 2026, both suspects were located in Ponoka and arrested. 

As a result of the investigation a 27-year-ols resident of Ponoka has been charged with:

• Break and enter; 
• Mischief under $5000; and
• Operation of a conveyance while prohibited; and
• Failure to comply with conditional sentence order.

This individual was brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions. They are to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Ponoka on June 19, 2026. 

Furthermore, a 42-year-old resident of Ponoka was charged with break and enter as well as mischief under $5000. This individual was released on conditions and charges are pending. They are set to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Ponoka on July 31, 2026. 

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