Stuartburn: Man, 35, Charged After Stolen Vehicle Collision
A Vita man faces charges after a single-vehicle collision in the RM of Stuartburn. Police say a dog located him in the woods following a search.
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A 35-year-old Vita man has been charged after a single-vehicle collision in the Rural Municipality of Stuartburn and a search that ended with his arrest, according to the RCMP. Officers responded to the collision on PR 201, just south of PR 209, at 7:30 p.m. on November 10, 2026.
When police arrived, the local fire department told them an occupant had run from the scene into the woods. A check of the vehicle showed it had been reported stolen to Ashern RCMP on October 19, police said.
Officers also found a small amount of drugs inside the vehicle, according to the RCMP.
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Search and charges
RCMP Police Dog Services, St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP and a drone operator assisted with the search. Police said RCMP dog Czar later located the man lying face down in the woods. He was arrested without further incident.
Steven Wiebe, 35, of Vita, has been remanded and charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
- Resisting arrest;
- Failing to comply with a release order;
- Two counts of failing to comply with a probation order; and
- Possession of a controlled substance.
Morris RCMP said the investigation is continuing.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: RCMP
