On June 30, 2020, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report from the public of suspicious activity related to a broken down vehicle, in the rural Grimshaw area. Police attended the area and encountered Daryl Pearson, who was found to be in breach of conditions of his release. An investigation at the scene also led to the recovery of stolen property items, resulting in Pearson's arrest.

As a result of this investigation, Pearson was charged with the following offences:

Possession of property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000
Possession of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000
Failing to comply with conditions of a release order (x5)

A judicial hearing was held for Pearson, who was remanded into custody and is next scheduled to appear in Peace River provincial court on August 6, 2020, in relation to these allegations.

BACKGROUND:

On June 23, 2020, Peace Regional RCMP entered into an investigation relating to stolen property that was believed to be stored on a rural property in the County of Northern Lights. Police obtained a search warrant, which was executed on the property in question, resulting in the recovery of stolen items.

As a result of the investigation, Daryl James Pearson (31) of the Peace River area has been charged with multiple criminal charges including:

Possession of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000 (x2)
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Failing to comply with conditions of a release order (x3)

Pearson was brought before a Justice of the Peace following his arrest on these matters and was granted release on cash bail with conditions, pending his appearance in Peace River provincial court in relation to these allegations.