Virden RCMP arrest two after attempted gas and dash in stolen vehicle

May 15, 2026 - Virden, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On May 13, at approximately 9:10 a.m., Virden RCMP responded to a theft of gas that had occurred at a station located on the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.

The theft occurred near the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 21.

RCMP learned the suspects had put $71 worth of gas into a stolen truck they were driving. 

Both came into the store and attempted to pay with a debit or credit card that wasn’t working. The suspects then left the store without paying and drove away, heading west on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Officers located the truck a short time later on the highway and tried to pull the suspects over but the truck continued, then turned off onto a side road.

RCMP did not actively pursue the vehicle due to the risk to public safety. However, officers continued to patrol the area and located the truck abandoned at a property on Road 60 North, near Road 153 West.

RCMP Police Dog Services was called in and located two suspects in a treed area near the abandoned truck. The two suspects were safely taken into custody.

Meaghan Driskell, 27, of Selkirk is charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• Flight from peace officer;
• Dangerous driving;
• Theft under $5,000; and
• Failure to comply. 

Jordan Getty, 30, of Winnipeg is charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime;
• Flight from peace officer; and
• Theft under $5,000.

Both suspects were remanded into custody.