On September 22, 2019, Peace Regional RCMP officers were conducting patrols in the town of Peace River, when a vehicle displaying a stolen license plate was observed.  A traffic stop was conducted and an investigation ensued, leading to the arrest of the occupants and the recovery of thousands of dollars of property that had been stolen from local businesses and individuals.  Among the recovered property items were also multiple personal identification documents that were found to have been stolen.  Two individuals have been charged with multiple offences as a result of the investigation. 

Kelly Laverne Ominayak, a 27 year old resident of the Peace River area, and Evangelia Jordaine Noskey, a 29 year old resident of the Red Earth Creek area, have both been charged with 6 counts of possessing property obtained by crime under $5,000. Ominayak was also charged with 3 counts of failing to comply with conditions of a recognizance.

Ominayak is in custody and is scheduled to appear in Peace River provincial court on Monday, September 30, 2019 in relation to these allegations, while Noskey has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear on Monday, November 18, 2019.  

The police investigation into these matters is continuing.  Should you have information relating to this or any other crime, please contact the Peace Regional RCMP detachment at 780-624-6677.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com.