Fort Saskatchewan RCMP arrested four suspects, (two Calgarians, two Airdronians) and are pursuing multiple charges in response to catalytic converter thefts.

On April 15, around 4 am, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a suspicious vehicle and persons report. 

When police arrived in the downtown area of Fort Saskatchewan, police located and stopped the suspected vehicle. RCMP members saw weapons and break-in tools in the vehicle, and the suspects were arrested.

A search of the vehicle was done and police located weapons, suspected Fentanyl, Cocaine, Methamphetamine and four catalytic converters.

Jordon Kerrivan (33), a resident of Airdrie, has been charged for:

  • Theft over 5000, possession of stolen property both over and under 5000.00
  • Possession of break-in tools
  • Failing to comply with a release order (x3)
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x3)
  • Multiple drug-related offences

Jason Van Wezel (45) of Airdrie has been charged for:

  • Theft over 5000, possession of stolen property both over and under 5000.00
  • Possession of break-in tools
  • Obstruct a Police Officer
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x3)
  • Multiple drug-related offences

Johnathan Boczek (29), a resident of Calgary, has been charged for:

  • Theft over 5000, possession of stolen property both over and under 5000.00
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x3)
  • Possession of break-in tools
  • Multiple drug-related offences, and Traffic Safety Act offences

Michael Graff (35), a resident of Calgary, has been charged for:

  • Theft over 5000, possession of stolen property both over and under 5000.00
  • Possession of break-in tools
  • Obstruct a police officer
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x3)
  • Multiple drug-related offences and failing to comply with a release order

With the exception of Kerrivan, who was remanded in custody, all four of the accused were brought before a Justice and released on conditions.

All four are scheduled for their next court appearance on May 11 at the Fort Saskatchewan Court of Justice.

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